Make:
Other Makes
Model:
Elva Courier
Country:
USA
Region:
AL
City:
Birmingham
Zip:
35203
Body Style:
Convertible
Year:
1959
Transmission:
Manual
Fuel:
Gasoline
Doors:
2
Color:
Red
Condition:
Used
This Elva was manufactured late 1959. It was registered in the United States in 1961, and today is currently registered as a historic vehicle. It was originally used only as a street car and was never raced, although it was suitable for racing. The Elva was modified in 1990 for vintage racing.
The enhancements include the following:
Elva wheels
10lb Halon system
Accusump with electrical control
Oberg oil filter with cooler
Collapsable steering column
Side intrusion bar
Quaife limited slip differential, 4:11 rear
Steel rear axles with double bearing hubs
Sprint car pedal box with brake bias adjustment
Hi torque starter
Cold air box and intake w/ filter
Pertronix electronic ignition
Custom windscreen
Chassis:
Chassis #: 100/138L
Original chassis tag is present
Front suspension pickup points were reinforced in 2004. The chassis was reinforced under the transmission.
Engine:
1622cc MGA – was built, as a full race motor and installed in 1992. This motor provides great torque and is able to push the transmission to the 8000 RPM red line.
Original engine is a MGA. The original block is included with the sale.
Engine rebuilt in 2012
Head has been ported to a high standard
cog belt drive
Gearbox:
MGB close ratio
Rebuilt in 4/96
New clutch in 2012
Suspension:
Coil over shocks
Fuel Cell
was custom made to fit in place of the original fuel tank
Brakes:
Original drum
New linings in 2013, no races since.
All components replaced or rebuilt as needed
Wheels:
Elva 15' alloy wheels
Original steel 14' wheels
Dunlop 204 tires (only 1 weekend race)
Body:
Fiberglass body
Painted red
Small area of cracked paint on top of the front right fender, and there are some cracks in the paint on the hood. Other than that the paint is excellent condition.
Instrumentation:
EGT gage with sensor on each exhaust header
Oberg oil filter with warning light
Low oil pressure electric cut-off
Spares:
Hi torque starter
Locked 4:56 rear, freshly rebuilt
Full set of usable brake linings
2 dunlop 204 tires
Exhaust pipe with muffler
2 rear center sections
MGA transmission
MGB gears
Starter
Generator
Brake, ignition, and gasket spares
Clutch
Riley rear axle housing.
The enhancements include the following:
Elva wheels
10lb Halon system
Accusump with electrical control
Oberg oil filter with cooler
Collapsable steering column
Side intrusion bar
Quaife limited slip differential, 4:11 rear
Steel rear axles with double bearing hubs
Sprint car pedal box with brake bias adjustment
Hi torque starter
Cold air box and intake w/ filter
Pertronix electronic ignition
Custom windscreen
Chassis:
Chassis #: 100/138L
Original chassis tag is present
Front suspension pickup points were reinforced in 2004. The chassis was reinforced under the transmission.
Engine:
1622cc MGA – was built, as a full race motor and installed in 1992. This motor provides great torque and is able to push the transmission to the 8000 RPM red line.
Original engine is a MGA. The original block is included with the sale.
Engine rebuilt in 2012
Head has been ported to a high standard
cog belt drive
Gearbox:
MGB close ratio
Rebuilt in 4/96
New clutch in 2012
Suspension:
Coil over shocks
Fuel Cell
was custom made to fit in place of the original fuel tank
Brakes:
Original drum
New linings in 2013, no races since.
All components replaced or rebuilt as needed
Wheels:
Elva 15' alloy wheels
Original steel 14' wheels
Dunlop 204 tires (only 1 weekend race)
Body:
Fiberglass body
Painted red
Small area of cracked paint on top of the front right fender, and there are some cracks in the paint on the hood. Other than that the paint is excellent condition.
Instrumentation:
EGT gage with sensor on each exhaust header
Oberg oil filter with warning light
Low oil pressure electric cut-off
Spares:
Hi torque starter
Locked 4:56 rear, freshly rebuilt
Full set of usable brake linings
2 dunlop 204 tires
Exhaust pipe with muffler
2 rear center sections
MGA transmission
MGB gears
Starter
Generator
Brake, ignition, and gasket spares
Clutch
Riley rear axle housing.
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