Socks in a Three-Pack
♔ ‘The GP1 is aimed at purists. Or masochists. Hard to tell once the clutch leg starts trembling.’
Picture this: a howling V‑12, a proper six‑speed manual, and not a screen in sight.
Garagisti & Co’s GP1 is the purist’s dream come roaring to life—wedge‑sculpted, carbon‑boned, and priced in the stratosphere.
Only 25 will ever exist. Intrigued? You should be. The rest of the story is even more intoxicating…
(Read On…..)
The Spark — August 2025:
- Garagisti & Co., the rebellious Brit marque named after F1’s insurgent privateer ‘Garagisti’, unveils the GP1: a fully analogue hypercar born from a blank canvas, devoid of compromises.
Heart & Soul:
- At its core beats a bespoke 6.6‑litre naturally aspirated V‑12 crafted by Italtecnica, delivering around 800 hp at 9,000 rpm and well over 700 Nm of torque.
Manual Glory — Gearbox & Weight:
- Power flows to the rear wheels through a longitudinally mounted six‑speed manual gearbox by Xtrac—no dual‑clutch wizardry, just pure mechanical communion.
- The GP1 tips the scales at a feathery ~1,000 kg (dry), delivering truly agile thrills.
Form Meets Function — Design & Aerodynamics:
- Styled by Angel Guerra (ex‑Bugatti & Rimac), the GP1 channels the wedge‑era mystique of the Lancia Stratos Zero and Countach, yet remains distinct and modern.
- Beneath those sculpted surfaces lies raw aerodynamic purpose: a vast rear diffuser for genuine ground‑effect performance
The Cocktail of Masters:
- A coalition of specialists—including Italtecnica (engine), DEXET Technologies (aero & monocoque), Brembo, Öhlins, and Xtrac—has forged a car without legacy or committee interference.
Bespoke Exclusivity & Engagement:
- Only 25 road‑going GP1s will be built, each hand‑finished to its owner’s specification via a bespoke commissioning programme in the UK.
- The first 12 lucky owners also gain entry to the Open Doors programme—an immersive journey into the car’s creation, meeting engineers and joining design sessions.
The Statement:
- Priced from approximately £2.45 million (ex-VAT), the GP1 isn’t just a hypercar—it’s a manifesto. An analogue roar in a world boxed in by algorithms, reasserting that the best driving experiences are born of abandon, craftsmanship, and audacity.
♔ ‘This isn’t a hypercar for influencers. It’s a hypercar for the chap who still writes cheques with a Montblanc and refuses to buy socks in a three-pack.’
