Description
This Elva Junior is one of the best around. It is in very good condition and has recently had the following: new fuel cell, belts, Dunlap 204's, new classic red paint, new clutch, engine refreshed, etc. It is extremely dependable and has had one DNF(clutch) in the last 18 race weekends. It is very competetive and finished first in class(CVAR) in 2002 and 2003 with an older and slower driver. The Elva is absolutely race ready and needs nothing. It is able to run anywhere. It has run the Monterey Historic Races and mostly California venues until being acquired by present driver in 2000. It has raced CVAR since 2000. Owner has history records back to 1983. It was originally DKW powered and converted to BMC "A" in the early 60's. Price includes custom light weight trailer.
Recent Competition History
CVAR 1st place 2002, 2003. 2nd place 2004.
Performance Data
Class: FJ
Weight: 1000 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Elva/Merrill Restoration
Manufacturer: Elva Engineering Co Ltd.
Type: Formula Junior
Displacement: 1100cc
Horsepower: 85.5
Torque: 70.5
Induction: single weber 45 DCOE
Heads: modified BMC 948, 1275 valves
Block: MBC "A" 948 no. 5P3089
Main Caps: van .20 over
Crankshaft: MBC "A" modified racing
Connecting Rods: racing modified
Pistons: aries, custom alum. .40 over
Camshaft: apt "A" 5PVP4 296 deg.
Valves: 1275 modified ss
Valve Train: 1275 racing
Clutch: borg & beck racing
Pressure Plate: borg & beck
Flywheel: competition lightened
Exhaust: custom
Total Time: 6/400
Races: 12
refreshed 2004, rebuilt 2001
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: fuel safe-custom
Age: 2 yrs
Capacity: 7.5 gal
Fuel Pump: electric
Fuel Type: 110 unleaded
Oil/Water System
Radiator: 19"X10" Elva custom
Water Rad Location: front
Water Pump: apt.wpa-2-racing
Oil Cooler: 10"x6"
Oil Cooler Location: front
Electrical System
Ignition: lucas with ignitor
Alternator: n/a
Battery: racing sealed
Data Logger: n/a
Computer: n/a
Transmission
Manfacturer: BMC
Type: 1275 "ribcage"
Gears: 4- close ratio
Shifter: custom right hand
Trans Cooler: n/a
Races: 15 hrs/30
completely rebuilt 2002
Rear End
Manufacturer: BMC/Elva
Type: Elva alloy-ring & pinion
Cooler: n/a
Ratio: 4.55/1
Case: Elva alloy
Differential: hypoid bevel
Axles: Elva independent
Races: 15 hrs/30
completely rebuilt 2002
Body
Construction: fiberglass all 4 sections
Color: Classic red
Paint: 2 part enamel
Condition: excellent
repainted -January 2004
Chassis
Type: spaceframe
Builder: Elva
Material: mild steel
Finish: grey enamel
Condition: excellent
Front Suspension: independent coil over--excellent
