USA Students enjoy a tour at GBS with the team......

Yesterday the GBS team were delighted to welcome 26 USA University Students to GBS for a full factory tour.

The undergraduate university students are enrolled in the the Virginia Tech, Rising Sophomore Abroad Program (RSAP) The students are all studying general engineering. We were contacted earlier in the year to see if we could accommodate them for a factory tour. They are currently in the UK for a summer trip that is part of their spring-semester class designed that introduces students to global engineering and science, emphasizes the importance of cultural competency for engineers and scientists, and focuses on how differences in cultural, social and economic contexts influence engineering and science in practice. 

The tour was split into two groups and led by Richard and Matt which covered all areas of GBS including the workshop, design room, clean assembly room, engineering machine shop, parts and spares store and shop and then back to the showroom where it finished for more questions and answers. All the students enjoyed the visit and were impressed with what the GBS team do and offer.

We are making several tour slots available throughout the year, and this includes a full behind the scenes tour on how the Zero sports cars and products are made. Our tours last from anywhere between one and half hours to two hours , and usually take place on a Saturday morning but a weekday & Evening tour can take place on request if needed.

Click below to see more details on the factory tours that we offer and to book your chance to experience Great British Sports Cars.

Zero Motul Edition can be seen at various events this year.....

Its almost a year since we announced our partnership project with Motul and Motul UK Distributors Witham Motorsport to produce the Zero Motul Edition sports car, which we are delighted will be back with us here at GBS for our next GBS Cars & Coffee event which is happening on Saturday 11th June at GBS that is sponsored by Witham Motorsport and Motul.

Motul and the Witham Motorsport have supplied us with their products for several years and we were excited to work with them on this special project. The Zero is hand built bespoke to your individual specification and the Zero Motul Edition was certainly an example of that, the car that had been spec’d out between ourselves and Motul which has some very nice unique Motul Design features that you will be able to see if you are coming to our Cars & Coffee event.

The Zero Motul Edition is powered by a Ford Duratec engine, specially prepared by Neil Brown Engineering, the company that provides the motive power for the UK FIA Formula 4 championship  - a series where Motul is proud to be the lubricant partner, providing the spec engine oil for all competitors.

The Zero Motul Edition has been seen at many different events since it was revealed for the very first time at the Silverstone Classic Show last year. Here are just a few events where it can be seen over the next few months, The Suffolk Show – 31st May & 1st June, Lincolnshire Show – 22nd & 23rd June and Norfolk Show – 29th & 30th June. Updates on the Motul-Edition GBS Zero can be found on Motul, Witham Motorsport, GBS and related UK Social Media sites too. You can see the full story and build of this very special Zero here.

The Motul Edition Zero will hopefully also be joining us on our Jubilee Zero Run Out that we have planned for Thursday 2nd June. If you would like to join us in your Zero then please find more details here.

Another University of Nottingham student joins the GBS Team for a few months…..

We have been working with The University of Nottingham to offer Postgraduate placements at GBS, and last year we were delighted to welcome Sreeyesh Galla to the GBS Team. Sreeyesh who has now graduated from the University of Nottingham, worked with our marketing team whilst he was with us for his placement.

We were pleased to recently welcome Hugo Stephens to GBS for a placement. Hugo is currently studying MEng Mechanical Engineering at The University of Nottingham and is the Mechanical Lead for the Solar Electric Car being built by the University's Racing Team. With his strong background in CAD/CAM, Hugo is working with the Design and Engineering team to create the first Build Manual for the GBS Zero. We hope that by being able to offer a complete manual, it will make the decision to tackle your own Component Build less daunting, as this is something we have heard from some of our customers could be improved. Additionally, the documentation of a standardised sequence for our Factory Build cars will improve quality and consistency. 

  "I was excited to be given the chance to come to GBS to work on a real-world project, as I felt that it would provide brilliant exposure to the techniques and processes used to produce a commercial sports car. It has been a great environment to learn, and the team have been welcoming and happy to answer my questions. I've enjoyed applying the techniques I've picked up at University to the work I have been doing and have developed a number of new skills along the way. I'd thoroughly recommend a placement at GBS for anyone who would like to gain a different perspective of the automotive industry and find out what it's really like! I would like to thank the Placements Team at the University of Nottingham for their assistance and GBS for the opportunity." Hugo Stephens

 Once Hugo finishes his studies and placement with us, he will be returning to the University of Nottingham Racing Team over the summer to prepare for the iLumen European Solar Challenge at Circuit Zolder, before starting a graduate job in Motorsport in September. 

 We are also looking at offering other University of Nottingham students a Postgraduate placement throughout the year.

Busy weekend at Stoneleigh Kit Car Show with the Zeros.....

Earlier this month we had a busy weekend at the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show at Stoneleigh Park. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to see us over the weekend and it was great to see both new and existing customers.

On display on our stand was a newly registered customer GBS Zero build built by GBS customer James Burge which certainly captured a lot of interest over the 2 days. The Zero Ultimate Self Build is a very popular Zero self build option that we offer. Also on our stand was a panelled Zero Chassis that is now back in the build bay for the build to continue and will be off to get painted very soon. We also had a full range of parts on display from Kit Spares and ATR Products, to see our full range of parts and spares please visit our new parts website www.kitspares.co.uk or come and visit our showroom.

We are pleased to have recently confirmed our next GBS Cars & Coffee date which is being sponsored by Witham Motorsport and Motul is happening on Saturday 11th June at GBS, see more details on our GBS event page. We look forward to having a car park full of sports cars, James will also be joining us in his Zero so you will be able to see it on the day!

Follow us on Instagram to see more photographs and videos of the Zeros, click here to visit us on Instagram.

Next GBS Cars & Coffee date is confirmed - Sponsored by Witham Motorsport & Motul.....

We are excited to share with you all that we have confirmed the date for the next GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2022, which is proudly sponsored by Witham Motorsport & Motul and will be taking place on Saturday 11th June at GBS from 10am-2pm.

As many of you know everyone at GBS has a strong passion for cars and anything to do with motorsport and we love our Cars & Coffee events and Track Days etc and we all love to host our Cars & Coffee days which are getting busier and attracting a variety of sports cars each time we host one. With the last one earlier this year seeing the car park overflowing with a range of cars.

All the GBS, Witham Motorsport and Motul team look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to GBS on Saturday 11th June. You will also be able to see the Zero Motul Edition that will be with us on the day.

About Witham Motorsport & Motul-
The partnership between Witham Motorsport and Motul means that their customers have access to the best technical lubricant advice and product range available.

For high performance 300V Motorsport lubricants to reliable top quality classic oils, coolants, brake fluids, transmission fluids and comprehensive range of high quality car cleaning products. They offer all you need for the best performance of your car whether on or off the track.

Motul is a global lubricant manufacture, specialising in synthetic racing oils and has become the chosen lubricant partner for many engine manufacturers and automotive racing teams, distributors, online retailers, garages, workshop and individuals and end users who want to put the right oil in their vehicles.

The GBS Cars & Coffee event at GBS was created in 2016 and has since been a massive success & we have continued to hold the event again for several years. Its an event that we have created that gives the chance for you all to have a ride out in your sports cars / meeting point and enjoy a coffee (plus biscuits/ cake of course) and chat about your cars, all are welcome to join us in any car (modern or classic including bikes). Everyone is welcome to join us!

Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events are that we raise more money for two great charities…. We collect for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research, and will be collecting on the day. Refreshments are free and all we ask for is a donation to our chosen charities.

The Kit Spares shop and showroom ( www.kitspares.co.uk ) will be open on the day. We are proud to stock a full range of Witham Motorsport and Motul products that can be seen in our parts shop Kit Spares and are available online. Please feel free to call us or email and pre order and parts, ready to collect on the day to avoid any delays.

All the GBS, Witham Motorsport and Motul team look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to GBS on Saturday 11th June

ALL CARS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US……

GBS Stand & Owners Club Stand confirmed for the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show.....

Kit Spares Competition…. Visit the Kit Spares Facebook page for the chance to WIN a pair of tickets to this years Stoneleigh Kit Car Show. www.kitspares.co.uk

We are going to be at this years Stoneleigh Kit Car Show that is happening on May Bank Holiday weekend (Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd May)

The GBS team will be there over the weekend with the Zeros on display, along with a sample range of products from Kit Spares and ATR Products.

If you are wanting to collect any parts from us at Stoneleigh Kit Car Show then please call us now, so we can prepare your order asap to bring for collection. www.kitspares.co.uk

We also have a GBS Zero Owners Club area allocated for you to meet and be together over the weekend. This is Block 27 which can be found on the event map and will be sign posted at the event.

We look forward to seeing you over the weekend. Please click here for more details about the show and to see what other events we are doing.

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GBS Easter Opening Times: Both GBS and the Kit Spares Shop will be closed for the Bank Holiday weekend. We will be back to normal opening hours on Tuesday 19th April. Parts orders can still be placed online at www.kitspares.co.uk and will be dispatched from the 19th April.

Job opportunity - Vehicle and Product Assembly Technician.....

An opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle and Product Assembly Technician to join our team.
This is not simply working in your normal workshop, this is an exciting opportunity to join the enthusiastic and dynamic production team at GBS with many new products planned. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of assembling and building new and exciting products from brake callipers, shock absorbers and assemblies and building full cars through to completion.

We are looking to significantly grow GBS in the coming year, this role for a vehicle & Product Assembly Technician will be based on site at Great British Sports Cars Ltd (NG22 9ZD) within the engineering and workshop facilities.

We are seeking an energetic, organised and driven applicant to join our team. To apply for this role please forward your CV and a covering letter to the email provided on our GBS Careers page or click below for more details and to keep a look out for more job openings we will be releasing later in the year.

THANK YOU for your generous donations at our last GBS Cars & Coffee event that was sponsored by A-Plan Insurance....

Our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2022 happened last month at the GBS Factory and was sponsored by A-Plan Insurance. It was a fantastic day and great event and nice to see so many people join us.

We offered free refreshments on the day but we ask for donations to help our chosen charities which are the Cancer Research and The Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance. We also decided to collect for Ukraine Crisis too.

We would like to say thank you to you all for your generous donations to our charities. We were delighted to have raised £172.15 for Cancer Research and The Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance donations will be counted later in the year when they next visit, and also £83.10 for the Ukraine Crisis.
The Cancer Research Charity got in touch to let us know that we have raised a total of £958.16 since we started collecting for them at our GBS Events, which is fantastic.
THANK YOU to you all for joining us, and hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did, and we look forward to announcing the next GBS Cars & Coffee date and sponsor very soon.
If you were unable to make the last event, then you can see a short video we made of the day on our GBS YouTube Chanel.

GBS Customer enjoying their Zero in a Sprint Championship.....

We always love to see customers out enjoying their Zeros and we recently received an email from GBS Customer Roy Woodfield who has recently been enjoying his Zero in the Curborough sprint championship, doing his first event this weekend. He recently did the shenstone and district car club event and sent us some photographs.

We look forward to receiving more photographs and updates from Roy. Roy joined us in his Zero on our Zero Run Out last year and will hopefully be joining us again on our next Zero Run out which we are planning to happen in June. See more details on our GBS event page and then click here to send us photographs of your Zeros.

Rare opportunity to grab yourself a one off deal on a LHD Zero Self Build kit available....

We have a very rare opportunity for someone to grab themselves a one off deal on a LHD Zero Self Build kit available…..

Last year a European customer placed an order for a Zero Self Build Generation 2 Custom Kit, the chassis was put into production and produced then the customer decided to upgrade and go with the Zero Roll Cage option.

We have this Zero Self Build chassis with us and its available for sale and immediate dispatch or collection, this is a very rare opportunity and could be the ideal project for someone looking to build a LHD Zero, please see the Zero Spec below-

• Zero Gen 2 Chassis (Ford kit spec) was fitting a Zetec - Other option possible.

• LHD European & International

• Standard body option & Standard Roll Bar.

• Lowered floor and powder coated chassis.

• White GRP Set with Sport Front Wings (Can swap colour if required)

• Alloy Panels.

• All wishbones and hubs etc bolt kit

This is a great opportunity for someone to grab themselves a Self Build kit without waiting, we have all the other parts to complete the Zero build, which can be purchased through our parts website www.kitspares.co.uk as well as full build support by our team.  

Please contact us if you are interested, this is available for immediate collection / delivery. 

For more details on our Zero Self build options please click here

Another Zero on the way to USA, and another Zero is now fully registered in the USA……

Its great to see that recently another Zero is now fully registered and being enjoyed on the road in the USA. GBS Customer Sean Wally has now completed his Zero build and is now registered, this was painted by us here in the UK then shipped to Sean painted and as a kit, the colour combination is great we all love it! We look forward to receiving more photographs from Sean out and about enjoying his new Zero in the USA.

Earlier this month another Zero Self Build kit was packed and collected that is now on the way to its new owner in USA, and another Zero Race Self Build kit is now being prepared and packed that will also be going to USA very soon.

Last weekend (Saturday 19th March) we held our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2022 and it was nice that our USA Representative Paul Barnes was able to join us for the day and will also be back later this week with us to help coordinate the shipments of the ever growing GBS Zero’s that are heading to the USA. Whilst Paul was here with us at the Cars & Coffee event he did a live stream with 7Spot, which can be seen on YouTube, please click here to watch the video.

Fantastic day at our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2022.... Sponsored By A-Plan Insurance......

Great Weather, Cars and Cake, big thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday (19th March) at GBS for a first Cars and Coffee event of 2022…….They just get better and better each time we hold our GBS Cars & Coffee events, and what a fantastic day we had with a car park full of sports cars. We would like to say a big THANK YOU to you all for joining us and helping us make it such a great event and enjoyable day, it was nice to see so many Zero’s together in the car park along with a wide variety of other sports cars. It was nice to see several new Zero’s that were newly registered also join us for the first time. The gates opened at 10am and by 10.45am the car park was already getting full, the weather was perfect and could not have been better for us.

The GBS and Kit Spares show room was very busy with people and the Kit Spares   was also very busy with sales and enquires. As usual the cakes attracted a lot of attention and certainly went down well with not many left along with the unlimited supply of tea and coffee. We would also like to thank A-Plan Insurance for sponsoring and supporting our event, you can see more about their insurance they offer on our Insurance page.

On Saturday we were pleased that Paul Barnes our USA representative was able to join us for the day, Paul has been over here to help coordinate the shipments of the ever growing GBS Zero’s that are heading to the USA. Whilst Paul was here he did a live stream with 7Spot which can be seen on YouTube, please click here to watch the video.

 Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events that we love, is that we are able to raise money for our 2 chosen charities which are the Cancer Research UK and The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, we all feel and hope you agree that The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is a fantastic service and has helped & will continue to help many people, as well as the Cancer Research UK that is again a fantastic charity that makes a big difference to so many people and their families. We also decided to collect for Ukraine Crisis, we will let you know how much money we have raised.

The GBS Camera was out capturing the day and all the action, please see below a few photographs from the day and a video will be added to our GBS YouTube Chanel very soon.

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The next GBS Cars & Coffee date will be announced soon…..

NEW - Exciting Job Opportunity to join our team.... Welder / Fabricator

Due to the significant growth we have seen this year, we are now looking to expand our team. With this new opportunity that has arisen for an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join our existing fabrication team. This will be an exciting new role with many new products planned.

We are looking to significantly grow GBS in the coming year, this role for a Welder / Fabricator to join our team will be based on site at Great British Sports Cars Ltd (NG22 9ZD) within the fabrication and manufacturing facilities.

We are seeking an energetic, organised and driven applicant to join our team. To apply for this role please forward your CV and a covering letter to the email provided on our GBS Careers page or click below for more details and to keep a look out for more job openings we will be releasing later in the year.

Looking for something bespoke.... Reverse engineering of components....

Looking for something bespoke ?

With full in-house design, development, manufacturing and testing we manage projects through the full product life cycle from concept to final production. Our capabilities range from less complicated prototype fabrication to complex composite structures.
Visit our GBS engineering page to see more of what we do or tell us what you are looking for and hopefully we can help.

Reverse engineering of components–
Above was a recent project that we got involved with and these parts have been reversed engineered from an original Lotus Formula One Car that had a Lamborghini engine, the parts had worn out and corroded beyond repair. So, we reverse engineered them into a CAD model for critical dimensions then re designed them for manufacture from billet instead of original casting to give exactly the same function and performance without the cost of re casting. See below some more photographs of some products that we design and manufacture.

Not long now till our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of the year..... Sponsored by A-Plan Insurance.

We are pleased to have A-Plan Insurance Sponsoring our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2022, the A-Plan team will be here to give you quotes and advice on their Insurance services that they offer.

The Kit Spares Shop will be open on the day if you are looking for any parts and spares, also please call and pre order your parts and we can arrange your order ready for collection on the day. www.kitspares.co.uk

Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events are that we raise more money for two great charities…. We collect for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research, and will be collecting on the day also for the Ukraine refuges, Refreshments are free and all we ask for is a donation to our chosen charities.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 19th March at GBS and seeing a car park full of sports cars…… The Gates open at 10am

ALL CARS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US……..

The Mazda MX5 (Miata) serves perfectly as a donor for the Zero........

The Zero Mazda Self Build option is a very popular option and the Mazda MX5 (Miata) serves perfectly as a donor for the Zero & is available worldwide. The Mazda MX5 donor Zero utilises (Mk1, Mk2, Mk2.5) from 1989 through 2005 in either right or left hand drive.

Several parts are required from the donor car Engine 1.6 or 1.8, Gearbox, Differential, Front Hubs & Calipers, Rear Hubs & Calipers, Steering Shaft , Steering Column with Stalks, Brake Master Cylinder, Clutch Master Cylinder, Propshaft, Drive Shafts.

You can select from a variety of Zero self build packages to suit all budgets from our starter kit through to a complete kit of components that can be assembled easily by yourself. The GBS Zero range is available as right hand or left hand drive and as a Standard width or GT (grand tourer /wide body) chassis option, which allows greater access and a more comfortable seating position for the taller/larger driver.

Contact us today to come and visit us and see our Zero Mazda demonstrator that we have as well as our other Zero demonstrator.

Kit Spares stock a huge range of official Great British Sports Cars replacement parts, spares, upgrades, accessories and merchandise for the GBS range as well as other sports cars. You can browse and buy online by visiting the Kit Spares online store, visit the Kit Spares shop which is based at the GBS factory or alternatively get in touch with us by phone and we'll be happy to help and advice you.

We are proud that around 80% of the Zero is produced and manufactured in house….

Many of you that have already visited us at the GBS Factory will know that we design and manufacture a lot of our products in house, and around 80% of the Zero is produced in house by our great team that make the GBS Zero happen. Above are just a few behind the scenes photographs that show how the Zero and components are produced here at the Factory.

The complete GBS in-house manufacturing and design facility enables you to benefit from a managed supply chain that ensure our products are delivered consistently to the high-quality standard you expect. We design, manufacture and produce in house as much as we can including the Zero Chassis and Race (FIA) Chassis, Wishbones, Aluminium Body Panels, GRP Bodywork (choice of 9 colours) as well as a range of Carbon Fibre Bodywork panels, Suspension, Throttle Bodies, Brake Calipers, Exhaust System including Silencers & Manifolds, Fuel Tanks, Fuel Filler Caps and much more, below are just a few photographs of some of our favourite products that we manufacture. Our product range is not just for our Zero, its also suitable for a full range of other sports cars, we also have full workshop and design facilities enabling us to offer custom fabrication.
We are always looking to improve techniques and move forward with the latest technology and have recently invested in lots of new machinery including New Miller Welders, which you can read more about here.

The 2000sq ft of component storage that we have provides our customers with access to a  comprehensive parts inventory to support your initial build requirements and the rapid dispatch of spares should the need arise.  Components and spares can be purchased directly from our showroom store at the factory or online from our parts website at www.kitspares.co.uk. and also www.atrproducts.co.uk

The range of GBS Zero’s are available as a factory-built car or in component form. You can select from a variety of packages ranging from a starter kit through to a full bill of material that can be assembled by yourself or by us. The GBS range is available in right or left hand drive and as a Standard width or wider GT chassis option. Click here to see more on the Zero options or contact us to arrange a visit.

You can trust that the range of cars and options available to you will provide superior value in terms of appearance, quality, design, performance, support and most of all enjoyment. See more manufacturing and engineering photographs on our engineering page, please click here.

Follow us on Instagram to see more behind the scenes of what we are upto. Follow us at @GBS_Cars

MADE IN THE UK

Busy with Zero Self Build Kit collections and exports.....

Its been a busy start to the week for the GBS Team with several Zero Self Build Kits being collected. On Monday we welcomed GBS customer Nick Button back to the GBS Factory to collect his Zero Mazda Plus Kit, that also had some nice upgrades and options including the ATR Shock Absorbers and full paint. It was painted in British Racing Green, we have some more Zeros due back from paint soon that we will share with you on our GBS Instagram, so make sure you follow us @gbs_cars. We look forward to following Nick’s Zero Build as it progresses.

A Zero self build kit was also collected that we exported to a customer in the USA, which will be there with the customer next month. Another Zero Race Self build kit is now being prepared along with another that is also going to USA very soon. For more details about the Zero Self Build options that we offer please click below or contact us to arrange a factory visit and test drive.

Investing in machinery with new Miller Welders and more.....

Investing In new machinery for fabrication……
We design and manufacture as much as we can and with full in-house design, development, manufacturing and testing we manage projects through the full product life cycle from concept to final production. Our capabilities range from less complicated prototype fabrication to complex composite structures.

We are always looking to improve techniques and move forward with the latest technology and are pleased to have recently invested in some new machinery to improve our fabrication and time saving with two brand new Miller Welders that were delivered to us just before Christmas.

The New Miller Dynasty 280 Tig Welder. The Dynasty 280 Series is a powerful combination of capability and portability, which is ideal for our fabrication site. Weighing only 52 pounds, it can weld up to 3/8" thick material. TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is used to make precise, critical welds when joining metals such as mild steel, aluminium, or stainless steel. Which we use for the fabrication of components that we manufacture like the Fuel Tanks, Plenums, Sumps etc which are available from our parts website Kit Spares.

TIG welding is a two handed process (one hand holds the torch while the other feeds filler metal) and commonly involves a foot pedal or fingertip remote to control the arc amperage while welding.

We also have a new Miller Mig Matic 260i welder which we use for the manufacturing of the Zero Chassis and components, these machines will improve productivity, precision and overall quality of our products. Miller have spent some time with us setting up the machines and guiding us through the set ups so we can make the most of them.

We also have some more new machinery that we are expecting any time, so keep a look out on our Instagram for a preview of what that might be and we will share more with you on that very soon.

GBS Zero registered and on the road in New Zealand.....

Its great to see that a GBS Zero GT is now fully registered and on the road being enjoyed in New Zealand. Last year we helped sell this very nice spec Zero for a customer here in the UK and it was bought by a customer in New Zealand. We then helped and arranged the export of the car and then assisted the new owner with getting it registered and on the road in New Zealand.

The Zero range is available in both RHD and LHD and is exported worldwide and later this week we have another Zero Self Build Kit that is being collected that is being exported to USA. To see more about the Zero and options that we offer click here or contact us to arrange a factory visit and test drive in our Zero demonstrator. We look forward to welcoming you to GBS.