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Submitted by
Name: TERRYCHAPPELL
From: LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hi.
I used to own a 1972 Gilbern Invader MK 2 Estate JTF 200K
Would love to know if it still exists.
Not wanting details of owner etc but merely has it survived?

Thanks, Terry.

Admin reply: Hi Terry
I replied some time ago to your message but it has not come up on here so I don't know if it went through, so trying again!
JTF200K is alive and well, now living in N Wales alongside a number of other Gilberns.
I could ask the present owner if he wants to be put in touch with you if you want.
Regards
Gavin

Added: May 9, 2026

Submitted by
Name: James Hickman
From: Somerset, UK
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hello,
I am a bit of an interloper as I don't have a Gilbern - but am restoring a fibreglass-bodied car (Jensen 541S). I am looking for a (preferably local) bodyshop that has understanding of fibreglass painting. I wonder if you have any recommendations? In particular Bodytek in Taunton have pictures of a rather nice silver-grey Gilbern on their "restoration" page and I wonder if the owner would recommend them.

Admin reply: Hi Terry
Sorry for the late reply, I missed it and have also been on holiday.
Good news is the car still exists in some form belonging to a club member in Phwelli who also owns a number of Gilberns.
If you want more info I can contact the member on your behalf.
Gavin

Added: February 10, 2026

Submitted by
Name: Robin Weston
From: S W France
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Been a while since I visited GOC site and note that it has a new 'face'.
Sadly Invader Mk2 reg WVX1F no longer featured. I built this car from kit in spring 1972 and sadly sold to the Casey family before we retired to France in 2000.
Glad to see the the cub is thriving.
I have owned and raced many cars including Lotus and A/Healeys but never the Invader. Nearest was as a course car at various circuits etc.
It is still the best car I have ever owned apart from my Porsche 944S2 which I have had since 1990.
Wish I had never sold the Gilbern but there were problems with French registration. I do recollect that a LHD Invader was actually in France in the early years? Anyway all the best for many years retaining the marque.

Admin reply: Hi Robin, thanks for your message.
FYI WXV1F is still about, now registered to a GOC member from Hemel Hampstead.
There are a number of Gilberns now in France so it must be possible to import now.
If you are interested I can ask the present owner if he wants to be contacted by you.
Happy New Year, Gavin

Added: December 26, 2025

Submitted by
Name: Andrew Thomson
From: North Yorkshire
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hi

I’m looking at acquiring a rather poorly Genie, it requires amongst other things a new rear windscreen and new rubber seals, I was wondering about the availability of these, can someone please advise?

Regards

Admin reply: Hi Andrew, apologies, I have only just noticed your post! Front and rear screens are available for all Gilberns from the Club (you need to be a member to access these parts) if we don't have screen rubbers in stock on the day we can advise. Most of the 'specific to Gilberns' parts are also available from GOC.

Added: September 27, 2025

Submitted by
Name: ray Taylor
From: Colchester Essex
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
As a passionate Welshman Ive always admired the Mk3 Gilbern Invader. by chance I picked up Clasics world July issue 360 and deja Vue. When I moved to Essex I worked for a short while at Rivers house chelmsford. Driving a W reg RS 2000 I was enthusiastically welcomed by Nick Hill since it wasnt a bland car and surprise surprise his car was NNY 809L. Reading the artice with facination I learned Nick was the uncle of Mark Williamson. Poor Nick passed at a young age, 43 I believe but I loved his motor and enthusiasm and often wondered where the car was since at the time the club sec was living in lavenham and I often looked at the classified for a chance to possibly buy a car as good! Before I left wales i walked past a factory in Caerphilly and recognised a set of Invader moulds propped against the wall and thought theyed be invaluable. Anyway I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane from my time with Nick in 1984

Added: June 30, 2025

Submitted by
Name: MARK ENTWISTLE
From: KENT
E-mail: Contact

Comments:

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Added: May 26, 2025

Submitted by
Name: Paul Burroughs
From: East Sussex
E-mail: Contact

Comments:

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Admin reply: Hi Paul, sorry for the very late reply. I missed you post for a time then when I did spot it I discovered that my log in passwords had disappeared (probably through lack of use).
I hope I have now got it sorted? I am sure that I recognise this reg number but not sure from where, I used to be a Club Historian. I will contact our present Historian Kevin Bennet to see what info he has.

Added: December 10, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Brian Payne
From: newquay cornwall
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am looking for a really completed Mk 2/3 Invader nothing half done, ideally fully refurbished with great paintwork and a re-upolstered interior etc. as Im no mechanic so I need something completed - was a member a few years ago. Ive chased a couple of cars lately, but felt the cars were just not right for me. I would pay good money for the right car and provenance.

Added: April 7, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Gaeme Campbell
From: Surrey
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hi there

I am looking to become the next custodian of an Invader, no preference as I love all of the cars made over it's production period!

If anyone knows someone who is willing to part and pass on one of these beautiful, Welsh (love this, my mother is from Aberdyfi) and charismatic vehicles, I would love to know.

thank you

Graeme

Added: March 24, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Jack
From: Gwynedd
E-mail: Contact

Comments:

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Admin reply: Hi Jack,

Apologies for the delay in responding. Yes, the Gilblog Forums are still very active, as is the visitors book. You can view the open forums, but posting is restricted to members only.

The Website provides further background to the Gilbern story, the cars, the company and GOC.

There will be a display of Gilbern cars on 2nd March at the Swansea Bus & Transport museum if this is within reach. Many GOC members will be present and will be able to assist with any queries regarding buying or living with a Gilbern.

You can also contact Club Chairman Brian Gent on 07850001186 who can provide a welth of info.

Peter Williams - GOC Vice-Chairman

Added: January 28, 2024