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GB Racing

1988-1990

Brand Data

G.B. Racing Sports was a British automotive manufacturer based in Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, that operated from 1986 to 1988. Founded by Andrew Grimshaw and Dave Forsyth, the company emerged during a period marked by a surge in the production of Countach replicas.

The prototype of G.B. Racing featured a Jaguar V12 engine, showcasing the brand's ambition to deliver high-performance vehicles. The design incorporated a space frame chassis that was versatile enough to accommodate various engine options, including Renault V6, Rover V8, Audi, and Chevrolet V8 engines.

G.B. Racing offered different styling options for its vehicles, including the LP500 specification from 1988 and a bodykit inspired by Koenig. Despite its brief existence, G.B. Racing contributed to the niche market of replica sports cars during the 1980s.

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