Description
Originally built and campaigned in Britain, Elva 200 #004's most historic race finish came at a rain-soaked Silverstone in 1960, when Chuck Dietrich finished an impressive third behind the Ford-powered Lotus 18s of Henry Taylor and Peter Arundell. This is a testament to the Elva chassis, as #004 was equipped with the inferior BMC A-series motor. #004 was rediscovered in Indiana and restored by Michael's Vintage Racing, in 2005-6. It finishes near the front of any Formula Junior group it races in, even when competing against newer machinery. It is one of three Elva 200s running and they're the only three in the country. IMPORTANT: THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REFRESHED. IT RUNS GREAT, BUT HAS 30+ HOURS ON IT.
History
Elva 200 #004's most historic race finish came at a rain-soaked Silverstone in 1960 when Chuck Dietrich finished an impressive third behind the Ford-powered Lotus 18s of Henry Taylor and Peter Arundel. Under present ownership, the car has won a number of races and has had numerous podium results.
Recent Competition History
Race wins at Pittsburgh International Race Complex & New Jersey Motorsports Park. Podiums at LRP Historics, VIR, Summit Point (wins & podiums)
Performance Data
Class: FJ
Weight: 960 lbs
Track: Lime Rock Park
Engine
Engine Builder: MWE
Manufacturer: BMC - A-Series. Special XSP clone
Type: 4 cyl.
Displacement: 1071cc
Horsepower: 118
Induction: One 45mm Weber DCOW Carburator
Block: Cast Iron
Total Time: 30+
Races: Approx. 15
IMPORTANT: THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REFRESHED. IT RUNS GREAT, BUT HAS 30+ HOURS
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: ATL
Age: 2 years
Capacity: 5 gal.
Fuel Type: 112 Race Fuel
Oil/Water System
Radiator: No
Oil Cooler: No
Electrical System
Ignition: Pertronix
Data Logger: None
Computer: None
Transmission
Manfacturer: VW transaxle (upside down)
Gears: 4 plus reverse
Trans Cooler: None
Races: Approx.15 races
Body
Construction: Fiberglass
Color: Red with Gold Nose
Condition: Good to Very Good
Chassis
Type: Round tube Steel Spaceframe
Builder: Elva
Condition: Very Good
Front Suspension: Coilover. Elva designed unequal A-arm front suspension
