Elva Mk 3, 4 and 5

[MichaelOritt]

It's a bit of a stretch but Lee Chapman Racing in, I believe, Connecticut has been involved with Elvas and other British SR's for years. May want to check with him as if he is not the right Lee he may nevertheless know something about the car.

[Jay Laifman]

Thanks! I'm assuming that the Lee has no connection.

But, I appreciate the reference. I've emailed them about other questions I have on tracking down a different Mk6.

[mstets]

You might give Haas a call. Perhaps they can put you on to someone who worked there at the time.


https://www.haasauto.com/contact_us/

[begbier]

Originally Posted by Philbel

Hi henk4,
found nearly the same infos on conceptcarz, classic driver, etc ....
but nothing prévious.

they're should be some pics in the Elva book ( going to order it )

Would like to find more infos on the Fergusson/Baird Elva MkV, 1960 1000 km of the Nurburg

thanks

Hi,

Did you ever discover anything of the early history of 100/94?

The Fergusson/Baird 1960 Nürburgring 1000km entry was actually a Courier, not a MkV sport racer.

Cheers,

Rod

[Dodgedoug]

Originally Posted by begbier

Period ownership and race history now largely pieced together for this early MkIV:

April/June 1959 : Purchased by Peter G Mullard and road registered in the Oxford area with number '180 JFC'

July '69 - Sept '60 : Entered by Mullard in various UK race meetings, including the Members' Meeting at Goodwood in May 1960

May '61 : Advertised for sale in Motorsport magazine, eventually acquired by Bob King (of Royale Racing Cars fame) as a trade-in against a road car

July '61 : Class win and fastest time of the day at Brands Hatch in Sevenoaks & District Sprint meeting

Aug - Oct '61 : Further raced by King at Mallory Park (Nottingham Sports Car Club), Brands Hatch (BRSCC) and Silverstone (BRDC)

Late '61 : Advertised for sale in Autosport and purchased by William T. "Bunny" Ribbs in California

April '62 - June '62 : Raced by Bunny Ribbs at Stockton, Cotati and Laguna Seca before he moved up to a MkVI for 1963. Car was crashed at last race meeting at Laguna Seca.

Late '62 : Sold to Jerry Faught and Dave Ferguson. Repairs appear to have taken some time!

Oct '64 - Mar '69 : Raced by Faught at various meetings in California and by Ferguson in at least one meeting in Canada

Photos exist of the car being raced by each of the first owners but uncertainty over copyright restrictions prevents posting. So, attached is one of the current owner driving it at Donington Park, UK during 2011. It is running the correct 1098cc Coventry Climax FWA engine as used for UK small displacement sports racing in the late 1950s.

Hoping to hear details of more MkIVs that are still racing via this forum.

Rod

I purchased the car from Jerry Faughtaround 1970 and started work to prep for racing with Climax engine but sold the unfinished car a few years later to a person who lived in Fresno California. I couldn’t find all the parts at the time and this person was to contact me but never did. Eventually sold the parts.

[begbier]

Hi Doug,

Sorry for slow reply. Did you happen to have a name for the person you sold the car to? I believe it was later purchased after being found rotting away in a yard in Mendota.

Cheers,

Rod

[Jay Laifman]

Originally Posted by mstets

You might give Haas a call. Perhaps they can put you on to someone who worked there at the time.


https://www.haasauto.com/contact_us/

Long time responding. I did contact Haas. They didn't have anything on the "old" stuff anymore.

But we did find the full history now on our car. The original owner was Mr. Pat Hovenden, who raced it in the UK, and then Brian Hegbourne (whose famous F2 racer brother Tony drove the car too), then to Canada and the US for a great and long racing history - and lots of pictures. I've spoken with all the prior owners back to the one who bought it from the first Canadian owner, and have been able to get lots of papers, pictures and info on the car. I have even spoken to Pat's business partner at the time of the Elva, and separately to his racing partner at the time (a noted Lotus historian actually), who both provided great information about the car. It has been a great journey.

[MichaelOritt]

I may or may not have posted this previously but in any case I am the current owner of ELVA MKIV/86L, having purchased it from Tom Grudovich in approximately 2012. It was powered by an FWE when I bought it and now has an FWB (1460). I race it frequently in eastern-US vintage events with good results.

From what I know the "L" in the serial number refers to "Long" and reportedly there are four additional inches between the firewalls than in non-L cars. The cockpit is certainly roomy but I merely seek verification of this fact (if it is a fact).

I also wish to announce that I have a full set of high-quality MK IV body molds and if any MK IV owner needs replacement body parts please make contact at: michael.oritt@gmail.com. They are NOT available for the building up of a "new" car--only for repairing an existing and original IV.

Best--Michael Oritt

[MichaelOritt]

Somehow or other the Lady Godiva medallion on the valve cover of my FWB became separated from its parent. I have no hope of recovering it and wonder if anyone can point me toward obtaining a replacement. Suitable reward available....

Pease reply to my email below.

Best--Michael Oritt
michael.oritt@gmail.com