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1963 Elva Mk 7

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History:

This Elva was formally owned and raced by Ewan Paul. It raced from 1963-1964 at Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Oulton Park, and Goodwood International.

The Elva was imported to the US in 1967 and was fitted with Jack Brabham’s 2.5 liter Coventry Climax engine and Jack Knight gearbox, as well as prototype Mk 8 wheels. It was updated to 7S specs in order to run in the USRRC series. The Elva is currently fitted with a fresh Ted Wenz Louts Twincam and Hewland.

It underwent a complete restoration.

Performance Data:

  • Class: Vintage Sports Racer
  • Weight: 950 lbs

Engine:

  • Built by Savannah Race Engineering
  • Manufacturer: Lotus/Ford
  • Type: Twincam
  • Displacement: 1600cc
  • Induction: Weber 45 DCOE
  • Heads: Aluminum
  • Block: Steel
  • Clutch: Tilton
  • Pressure Plate: Tilton
  • Flywheel: Lightweight steel
  • Exhaust: Stainless

Fuel System:

  • Fuel Cell
  • Capacity: 6.5
  • Fuel Pump: Electric (Facet)
  • Fuel Type: 110-112

Oil/Water System:

  • Radiator: C&R Dual Aluminum Radiators
  • Water Rad Location: Front
  • Water Pump: Yes
  • Oil Cooler: Yes
  • Oil Cooler Location: Rear Bulkhead (Ducted)

Electrical System:

  • Ignition: MSD
  • Battery: Odyssey PC925

Transmission:

  • Manfacturer: Hewland
  • Type: Mk5
  • Gears: 5-speed

Rear End:

  • Ratio: 8-33

Body:

  • Construction: New composite
  • Color: Red & Silver
  • Paint: Base/Clear
  • Condition: Fresh & Excellent
  • Paint protection film on nose & side pods

Chassis:

  • Type: Tubeframe
  • Builder: Elva
  • Material: Steel
  • Finish: Gray Powdercoat
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone/Plated/Excellent
  • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone/Plated/Excellent
  • Shocks: Koni Double-Adjustable
  • Brakes: Girling Calipers & 4 Wheel Disc
  • Steering: Rack & Pinion
  • Wheels: Original Prototype Mk8
  • Tires: Avon

Interior:

  • Color/Finish: Gray/Black
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Fire System: SPA Fire Sense (Mechanical)
  • Restraints: Sabelt 6-pt
  • Gauges: Smiths Mechanical
  • Steering Wheel: Momo
  • Condition: Excellent

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