The Beginnings
The history of Beetle goes back to Freddie Giles in the 1960's. Looking for a chain drive special to accompany his Frazer Nash TT Replica MV1764, he came across the remains of a GN chassis supporting a muck cart in Slough. An original GN V twin could not be found, and so the evolution of Beetle began...
Owners Timeline
Freddie Giles
Jonathon Mellor
Freddie Giles
1960's - 1983
Jon Giles
Jonathon Mellor
Freddie Giles
1983 - 2011
Jonathon Mellor
Jonathon Mellor
Jonathon Mellor
2011 - 2021
Andrew Frank
Jonathon Mellor
Jonathon Mellor
2021 - Present
Related Cars
MV 1764
Morgan GN 'Salome'
Morgan GN 'Salome'
Morgan GN 'Salome'
Morgan GN 'Salome'
Morgan GN 'Salome'
A car interwoven with the history of Beetle. Initially providing the engine, it also for many years wore the radiator surround now worn by Beetle. Once again being campaigned by Jon Giles.
AC/GN 'Cognac'
Morgan GN 'Salome'
AC/GN 'Cognac'
The inspiration for the AC six cylinder engine being chosen for Beetle. A highly competitive car, campaigned in the past by both Freddie and Jon Giles.