GJM

G.J. McHattan was an Australian automotive manufacturer based in Manly, New South Wales, that operated briefly from 1986 to 1987. The company was known for its production of the G.J.M. Taipan, a roadster that drew inspiration from the classic Cobra design.

The Taipan was notable for being sold exclusively as a complete vehicle, distinguishing it from many other kit car offerings available at the time. It emphasized raw performance, featuring a powerful 7.4-litre V8 engine equipped with twin Garrett turbochargers, which produced an output of 299 brake horsepower. In 1987, the company introduced a more cost-effective option by offering the Chevrolet 350 'small block' V8 engine, which had a displacement of 5790cc.

Despite its short production run, G.J. McHattan's Taipan contributed to the niche market of high-performance roadsters in Australia during the late 1980s.