WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Gilbern Owners’ Club’s Brian Gent comments: ‘The club reckons that around half of the Gilberns made have survived and all of them have gone up significantly in value in recent years, in line with most classics. The MkI and MkII are worth equal amounts but the MkIII carries a premium. A MkI or MkII project is worth £3500, but a MkIII will fetch £4500. Good cars start at £8000, or £9500 for a MkIII. Find a really nice Invader for sale and you’ll pay around £10,000 for it if it’s a MkI or MkII – however, an equivalent MkIII is up to £15,000. The very best MkIIIs can go for up to £25,000, but earlier editions are worth around 10 per cent less.’

INSURANCE QUOTE 1974 Gilbern Invader MkIII,

worth £11,500. Standard quote: £80.48 or £98.48 with agreed value. Quotes based on: 45 year old male, marketing manager, access to another car, no claims or convictions, club member, 3000 miles per year, no modifications, living in SP2 0HL.

Disclaimer:

Policy benefits, features and discounts offered may vary between insurance schemes or cover selected and are subject to underwriting criteria. An additional charge may be payable.

SPECIFICATIONS PARTS PRICES CLUBS & SPECIALISTS

Gilbern Owners’ Club, gilbern.co.uk Philip Ivimey, Herefordshire. 01885 482604

HOW MANY LEFT?

Howmanyleft.co.uk doesn’t list any Gilberns. According to club records from November 2017, 470 cars are known: 74 Genies, 36 Invader MkIs, 92 MkIIs, 116 MkIIIs. But there are cars owned by nonmembers and some members have a number of cars, some of which are not listed.