When contemplating the centers of European sports car production during the 1960s and 1970s, Wales is not a country that springs instantly to mind. However, it was once home to a giant killer that produced some of that genre’s… more»
Gilbern
Oct 31, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Welsh Dragon: 1971 Gilbern Invader Mk II
Gilbern was founded in 1959 by Giles Smith and Bernard Friese in Wales, spurred by Friese’s desire to create a few race cars for weekends. To this day Gilbern remains the only commercial automaker ever birthed in Wales. The… more»
Oct 30, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Redevelopment Forces Sale: Major UK Barn Find Auction
According to a website with a major auction listed among its upcoming events, a large collection of project cars and trucks were forced out of their barn storage to make way for a major redevelopment of the property. The… more»
Aug 28, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Hand Built Fun: 1964 Gilbern GT
We love unusual low production vehicles and that is exactly what this is. This Gilbern GT is based off of BMC running gear and sports a fiberglass body. According to the Gilbern Owners Club it would appear that only… more»
Dec 11, 2014 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Welsh Wagon: Gilbern Invader Estate
I love to learn about new cars I’ve never seen before! Today I learned about a very special wagon that I had never heard or seen of. If you haven’t ever heard of Gilbern Sports Cars, it’s alright because… more»
