Posted: Oct 2009

1957 ELVA Mk.II chassis # 100/40

This superb example features a 83bhp, 1,098 cc Coventry Climax, four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension with coil springs, independent rear suspension with De Dion axle and coil springs, four-wheel Alfin hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 85.5 (2,171mm). The MK II was an advanced design, with a light, yet strong welded space-frame, and a fully independent suspension. Early examples of the MK II were fitted with handmade aluminium bodies.

It is believed that this 1957 MK II is one of the three Elvas that participated in the 1958 12 Hours of Sebring race, an important test for any small, low-volume constructor that hoped to carve out a market niche in America.

In recent years it has returned to the track, having competed in Group 5 for 1955-1965 Sports Racing Cars at the Rolex Vintage Festival, as well as the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in July of this year, in addition to the Brooklands Motoring Festival in the UK. Beautifully clothed in its polished aluminium bodywork, the Elva is enhanced by period correct centre-lock wire wheels, a roll cage, an aluminium tonneau cover, and dual racing mirrors.

This attractive and highly competitive Elva MK II will continue to be a formidable entry into a multitude of vintage motor racing events for its next owner, and it will certainly continue to demonstrate the brilliance of the Elva Engineering team design and engineering.

Documents: registration italy DD611KS

Euro: 85,000 (Oct 09 exchange = £78,500 (approx).

Please contact Marco Faggioli on mfaggioli@dreamcar.it

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