Brand Details
About Gilbern
- Category
- Car
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Founded
- 1959
- Founder
- Giles Smith and Bernard Friese
- Format
- Transparent PNG
Shown for identification. Gilbern and its logo are trademarks of their respective owner.
Brand History
The Gilbern Story
Gilbern, founded in 1959 by butcher Giles Smith and German engineer Bernard Friese in Llantwit Fardre, was Wales' only significant car manufacturer; its name combines the founders' first names and its badge carried the Welsh dragon. The company built glassfibre-bodied sports cars, including the GT, Genie and Invader, sold both complete and in kit form.
Logo History
Evolution Of The Gilbern Logo
Current Lineup
Gilbern ceased production in 1973 after financial difficulties under successive owners.
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