Solved - MJW #1112 - Ginetta G16 Oldsmobile V8 1970

[woodinsight]

So far as I can tell this sports racer has never been featured as a puzzle before.

For an easy Rookie point then, identify the make, model, engine make and year.

[woodinsight]

An easy Expert point then?

[moltogatto]

Ginetta G16?

[woodinsight]

Ginetta G16?

Yes that's correct!
I'll LOCK it for you to provide the engine make and the year the car was built.....

[moltogatto]

Ian Tee's BRM V8 car?

[woodinsight]

Ian Tee's BRM V8 car?

Not a BRM engine - have one last try (engine make and year) before I open it up again

[moltogatto]

1968, Coventry Climax?

[woodinsight]

1968, Coventry Climax?

You are a couple of years out with the date and it's not fitted with a Coventry-Climax I'm afraid..
OPEN again

[mekubb]

BMW engine ? The G16 was introduced in 1968, so I wonder how it can be out a couple of years ?

[dzima1985]

or chassis 16/003 with originally Oldsmobile V8?

[woodinsight]

BMW engine ? The G16 was introduced in 1968, so I wonder how it can be out a couple of years ?

Not BMW.
I meant this particular car that was first registered in 1970...

[mekubb]

Cosworth engine ?

[woodinsight]

or chassis 16/003 with originally Oldsmobile V8?

That's correct - it's fitted with an Oldsmobile V8 and another point for you.
Here's the original photo -

[dzima1985]

Thank you!