The story of the Unipower GT

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The Unipower GT could have been a world beater. It should have been a world beater as it was the sports car that had it all - pace, looks, quality and relative affordability.
But poor management led to the project foundering after just 71 cars had been built. This is the story of how it came about - and how the Unipower GT met its demise.

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6 сен 2024

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@georgetait9831 2 года назад

As a student in 1972-73 I lusted mightily after the Unipower GT. Some came up for sale in the “Exchange & Mart” but never, ever, in my price range. Driving my 1963 Mini (bog standard) from my studies in Glasgow to Inverness, the Isle of Lewis and my summer job at Heathrow Airport my eyes were always watching in hope of catching a glimpse of this rare gem. I remain out of luck to this day, not least of all, having lived in Canada since 1974. Thanks for a great video that once again has me dreaming!

@royfearn4345 Год назад

My story exactly and I had to be satisfied sprinting my '63 Mini instead. Great fun though!

@ricklugg4046 2 года назад

I had Chassis UWF 1005/69 (UK Reg ROR 99G) for many years until 2001. Currently undergoing a refurb from another owner

@Ralph2 2 года назад

One of my top desirables back in the day, I've only ever seen two in the flesh. I still have my factory brochure shown at 3:30. Great video thank you!

@royfearn4345 Год назад

ditto

@1unsung971 Год назад

These videos are terrific. Good job Sir and thank you. Best wishes from Wellington, NZ.

@BelowtheRadarCars Год назад

Thanks for that. It's just a hobby so I'll upload more when I can

@lloydvehicleconsulting 3 года назад

Only ever seen one of these before at a show I was filming for the channel or in books. Fascinating little car.

@StupStups 2 года назад

Great video. I saw this very car and its friendly owner a couple of years ago, at a classics meet-up near Waterloo in London. It made my Triumph Spitfire look big, that's how small these things are! Notice the rear hatch catches are borrowed from the Spitfire / Herald range.

@DavidMBanes 3 года назад

Great video, this car always attracts attention at Kop Hill Climb each September, great to see it going u the hill at speed.

@eze8970 Год назад

TY. 🙏🙏

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Год назад

This is the car I always wanted since the first time I saw one. Unfortunately they are as rare as hen's teeth. I haven't seen one in decades, not even in a museum. This car is far superior to the Fiat X1/9 (which I did own) and could have been a tremendous success. Maybe they could have eventually developed a version with a targa top.

@TheLRider Год назад

Absolutely always have loved them..

@pez4880 3 года назад

Great video guys. It is about time this superb motor car got more recognition. How about doing a video on the Ogle SX1000 next? Or Ginetta 15 or Clan Crusader?

@BelowtheRadarCars 3 года назад

Thanks for this - and all of those cars are on my hit list. There just aren't enough hours in the day as there's only one of me! My focus is on the accompanying website at www.below-the-radar.com and meanwhile I have to earn a living, so Below The Radar (website and films) have to fit in as and when. But there will be more coming, I promise!

@pez4880 3 года назад

@@BelowtheRadarCars Good to know, thanks.

@paulnolan1352 Год назад

With different management I don’t think this car would have been anymore successful than it had been, the British motor industry was in decline by the late 60’s and volume orders were unrealistic. Having said that it wasn’t a bad looking car.

@Zzz-eg3dy Год назад

Look at that clam shell, wow

@geoffburrill9850 Год назад

Very nice, though not as good looking as a GTM Coupe.

@alastairwatson3201 Год назад

Was this car r e a l l y the inspiration for the X1/9? I have an X, and have read and watched a lot on their history but this is the first time I’ve heard your position being proposed. I’m definitely not saying that you’re wrong. However, I remain healthily sceptical.

@1258-Eckhart Год назад

All I remember is that the X1/9 was only intended as a prototype, but got such rave reviews when Fiat exhibited it that they felt obliged to build it. It had an upsized 128 engine and mechanicals in the same format as the Unipower, so the story seems very credible to me.

@no66 3 года назад

Would love one. Those Mag Minilites don't look safe. Pretty badly pittet. 7:17

@SilverSurfer5150 Год назад

Looks like a cross between a Mini Marcos and a Lotus Europa.

@adamweston4152 3 года назад

What a fantastic car, I've just discovered your channel and I am very impressed by your content.im subbing to the channel and I look forward to seeing more of your superb videos!😉👍

@BelowtheRadarCars 3 года назад

Thanks Adam. I'm about to launch a new mainstream classic car magazine (classicretromodern.com/) which is taking up much of my time, but I'll give Below The Radar as much love as I can this summer!

@adamweston4152 3 года назад

@@BelowtheRadarCars thanks for your reply, I'm a big car lover of all types and sizes but I'm more into classic cars,I buy alot of car magazines such as classic and sports car, practical classics etc and I think that your concept for your magazine is brilliant, please let us all know when it's available.ive signed up for the newsletter too.😉👍

@BelowtheRadarCars 3 года назад

@@adamweston4152 The first issue is out on 1 July. We've done a promo film that walks you through the first issue (at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-51UhZLQeqnQ.html) and there's another film about why you need to order your copy direct from us by this Friday if you want to be guaranteed a copy (at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TMLL_D5riVg.html). Sorry if this sounds like a hard sell but we don't want anybody to be disappointed if we well out, as the second video explains. Thanks again for your enthusiasm!

@adamweston4152 3 года назад

@@BelowtheRadarCars I will order a copy in the morning as I'm just off to sleep now, I'm really looking forward to a good read!😉👍

@BelowtheRadarCars 3 года назад

@@adamweston4152 Thank you - all support gratefully received! Of course I'm biased but it is looking really good...

@warrenwalker8170 Год назад

I hate to ask what is this slow pan up to look at the sky, and slow pan down to look at earthworms for - just to show it is dry in England once and awhile?🦝☺😄