Night & Day - 4 Page Feature

"When I arrive, he's already packed all his gear into the boot, which has still left plenty of room for my tent, sleeping bag and other paraphernalia in the remainder of the boot and capacious door storage pockets". "For a car that occupies less road space than a Caterham, the accomodation on offer is incredible ".
"Even in its unmarked livery the unfamilar shape of the GKD is already getting loads of attention from Porsche, TVR and Aston Martin drivers".
"It has been a blast of a trip, and the Evolution was the perfect car for it". "Fast, rare and practical, it has a terrific blend of attributes".

Complete Kit Car Magazine - August 2007

Which Kit Car? Car of the Year 2006 - 11 Page Feature

Performance - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION
"No surprises that the EVOLUTION has this category covered. Its 265bhp is delivered with a hammer blow efficiency". "The GKD takes your breath away".
Handling - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION
"The GKD has the composure to make the most of the power on tap". "A confidence inspiring car, you can't ask for more".
Driving Position - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION
"... you sit well down in the EVOLUTION, with the tops of the doors level with your shoulders. It gives you a cosy and secure feeling...". "Best driving position of the day by far".
Practicality - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION
"I could probably live with this one seven days a week...". "Little wonder that the EVOLUTION once again came out on top in this category".
Value For Money - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION
"... this high performance sports kit car looks good value".

Summary - 1st Place Overall GKD EVOLUTION
"This is a thoroughly modern car which, currently has little else in the way of competition".

Which Kit Car Magazine - January 2007

Cossie Clout - 5 Page Feature

"This is a good cockpit. The simple dash is well designed and looks fab in its mix of materials. The white face dials look more modern than retro and the overall impression in here is of high production values which are rarely seen in the kit car bizz".
"Opportunities to fully explore the Cosworth's true potential are few and far between, but when it comes, boy, does it come!". "The turbo seems to take a deep breath, pause for a second and then spit the EVOLUTION up the road... pah".
"The feeling of substance and solidity, the sense of being inside the car rather than on it and the simple yet highly effective interior are all good memories rekindled here...".
"There's a lot to get excited about here".

Which Kit Car Magazine - December 2006

Silver Bullet - 5 Page Feature

"From the specification, the EVOLUTION comes across as an out and out performance car which, of course, it is but it's also practical".
"As much fun as a seven-inspired car? Absolutely". "More civilised? Definitely". "More practical? No contest". "Price competitive? I think so but you decide".
"I really like this car. I like the new styling. I like the improved quality. I like the attention to detail. I like the performance, practicality and versatility".

Kit Car Magazine - November 2006

GKD EVOLUTION

"Believe me, this is a powerful, technically advanced, high performance sports car of great ability. It's also refined".
"The car weighs 750 kgs producing a power to weight ratio of of 360 bhp per ton which can stretch to 450 with the boost turned up". "The car is nicely balanced whilst the Gaz dampers deliver a ride of supreme overall quality".

Kit Car Magazine - October 2006

Great Northern Kit And Car Builder Show Report

"Sometimes when convertible cars have a hardtop fitted they look a bit mismatched. A super lithe outline can become a bit disjointed. Like going to a party dressed in an expensively tailored suit topped off by a donkey jacket. I think you’ll agree the top created for the GKD EVOLUTION is a corker... ".
"GKD EVOLUTION was one of the best kitcars at Harrogate in my book".

Total Kit Car Website - October 2006

BRAVE NEW WORLD - 7 Page Feature

"... there's little doubt that everyone who sees the car as we cruise around looking for a photo location is impressed. This car has the wow factor with both adults and children alike".
"Slotting into the drivers seat only adds to the anticipation. This was always a great place to be - the cabin wraps around you perfectly, remaining snug yet strangely spacious. The driving position is excellent, with good space down in the tunnel for you feet on the floor-mounted pedals and a natural feel for the steering wheel and gear lever".
"... cars like the EVOLUTION could be our future. It's a brave new world out there!".

Which Kit Car Magazine - July 2006

EVOLUTION EVOLVES

"... the EVOLUTION's all-new front end styling, which was originally penned by Richard Ashby but has since been refined and generally smoothed out. Most obvious change is the removal of Ashby's 'F1' inspired nose. At the back the car again looks more muscular with deeper sections aft of the rear wings plus two small vertical fins which aid high-speed stability and look good!".

Which Kit Car Magazine - March 2006

NEWS FROM STONELEIGH

"... we did rather like the Ginetta G27 based EVOLUTION". "Owner Peter Lathrope has bought the G27 production rights and together with stylist Richard Ashby, has come up with a rebodied G27 (mainly front and rear) that works extremely well". "With power options ranging from Ford Zetec to Cosworth Turbo and Rover V8, this dramatic rebirth could be a winner". "No kidding, we'd like to build one ourselves".

Which Kit Car Website - July 2005

EVOLUTION ARRIVES

"... people who weren't aware of the original G27 were full of praise for his revamp, which was also designed to improve front end downforce and aid under-bonnet cooling". "Expect to see slightly revised production panels for the car in a few months time".

Which Kit Car Magazine - July 2005

GINETTA BASED EVOLUTION ON THE WAY

"Richard Ashby has been responsible for quite a few kit car designs"... "With the EVOLUTION, he has gone for a riotously curvaceous bonnet with a large front air intake and side exits behind the wheel arches and the bonnet top to get it out". "He's also used a slightly taller centre bonnet bulge to clear all engine options".

Kit Car Magazine - June 2005

GKD'S NEW EVOLUTION

"... designer Richard Ashby has been bought in to create an entirely new front and bonnet for the new car along with some styling changes for the rear". "Together with a revised and stiffened chassis, the result is the EVOLUTION".

Which Kit Car Magazine - June 2005

GKD Sportscars unveiled their new...

"GKD Sportscars unveiled their new... EVOLUTION S model at Stoneleigh last weekend, which is a derivative of the Ginetta G27 Series 4, although has restyled front and rear ends created by designer par excellence Richard Ashby and I have to say that the revamp has breathed new life into the project". "GKD MD Peter Lathrope told me that response was good and that he had some serious enquiries". "The demonstrator features a potent stage two Cosworth turbo unit developing 330bhp with a power to weight ratio of 450bhp per tonne". "We reckon that the new treatment works extremely well on the car".

Total Kit Car Website - May 2005

BREAKING NEWS

"BREAKING NEWS @ www.totalkitcar.com ……..New company GKD Sportscars have purchased the rights to the Ginetta G27 and will be re-launching the car, re-named EVOLUTION, at Stoneleigh on bank holiday weekend May 1 & 2".

Total Kit Car Website - February 2005