The Owner's Club

The Club was founded in 1969 by Martin Ingall, with support from Emil Rosner of ACE Motors (who formed a close association with the Club serving as Honorary President until his death 2001).

In 1979 the club became a limited company, with aim of ensuring the continued existence of Gilberns by encouraging interest and enthusiasm in the marque. The directors of the company (the committee) are volunteers drawn from the membership.



National Day cars in front of Brooklands Club House
National Day Cars with test hill behind

We provide:

  • A range of technical advice
  • Comprehensive spares support
  • Regional local meetings
  • Invitations to compete in hill climbs sprints
  • Representation at National local shows
  • Organize activities and motoring events to bring together all Gilbern Owners and enthusiasts.

  • Offer:

  • Special schemes for the insurance of Gilbern cars
  • Club membership of the AA for the breakdown and recovery services.

  • Events:

    During the year organized events include the National Day and the Great Griffin Treasure Hunt, together with a of number general social gatherings which usually take place on weekday evenings and weekends.
    Club members also takes part in sprints, hill climbs and other events by invitation from other clubs including the Aston Martin Owners Club and the BARC. The Club also organizes the GOC World Championship which covers a number of the Clubs events and is handicapped to allow novices to compete on equal terms with established competitors.

    Spares:

    National Day Cars with test hill behind
    We aim to provide a comprehensive spares service ensuring that any part required by club members is available. To this end the Club stocks a range of spares for all models, available by post and maintains a register of suppliers of other non specific items.

    In addition, the Club is investing its resources into the production of items which are no longer commercially available with the result that most if not all essential components are readily available. To help maintain this operation, if members know of problems finding a particular part, or have information regarding the sources or identifications of parts please contact the Spares Secretary. Similarly,do not hesitate to contact the Club for help. Various committee members act as technical advisors to members questions, advise on modifications, repairs and any other matters of concern.

    Publications:

    Members receive our journal "Rarebit" which is published monthly. Containing details of Club affairs, forthcoming events, spares news, reports of regional meetings and technical articles. Plus "For Sale" and "Wanted" columns for members use.
    On the technical side:

    Activities:

    There are local groups based in various parts of the country meeting on a regular basis, within reasonably easy reach of most of the Club membership. The Committee is keen that more members should arrange meetings in this way and the Secretary or Local Group Co-ordinator will be happy to hear from anyone who is interested.
    For more information or to join contact:
    The Membership Secretary Stephen Arnold

    6 Church Green Cottages,
    Great Wymondley,
    Hitchin,Herts,
    SG4 7HA
    Tel: 01438-354710.
    email: stephen.arnold@gilbernoc.co.uk

    If applying for membership please use the Application Form and help maintain our records


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