History

A total of around 60 Madison Roadsters were produced by the British company GP (Grand Performance). These vehicles were predominantly kit cars based on the chassis of the Volkswagen Beetle and were designed as retro roadsters in the style of the 1930s. The GP Madison was particularly popular in the 1970s and 1980s and was offered as a modular system so that owners could assemble the majority of the vehicle themselves.

An even more exclusive series of this already limited edition exists: only around 14 examples were produced with Ford components, making them a true rarity among collectors. The models with the Ford Cortina drivetrain, which were based on a specially developed ladder frame, are particularly sought-after. Models with Ford Pinto engines are even rarer, as these were produced exclusively as left-hand drive models for the US market. An extended and widened body had to be specially developed for these Ford-based roadsters in order to integrate the powerful technology - an adaptation that helped the vehicle achieve even more harmonious proportions.

The exact number of Cortina or Pinto variants is not documented, which adds to the rarity of these models. In later years - at the expense of originality - some of these roadsters were modified with more powerful Ford Sierra engines.

This very small overall number makes the original Cortina and Pinto roadsters rare collector's items.