1965 Elva Mk VIII BMW Sports Racer

Serial Number: 80/003 Logbooks: SVRA Condition: Excellent Price: $85,000 USD Location: Spain

Description Subsequent to its purchase by the current owner in 1998 a full restoration was completed to aquire its original specification. Prior to the restoration the vehicle was stored without use for 28 years. Currently, after 2 years of restoration work, the vehicle is in perfect condition and has participated in several races finishing among the top five. The vehicle is professionaly mantained and checked after each race.

History

Recent Competition History

Engine

• BMW M3 2.3 litre 16v (new)
• 255bhp
• Bosch Centralite fuel injection (chip tuned)
• Sparco Ceramic Clutch
• Girling 625 Clutch

Fuel System

• ATL Fuel Cell (FIA approved)
• Fuel Capacity 20 litres
• Fuel required: Super (leaded)/compatible with other fuel types

Oil/Water System

• Water Radiator located on left side of vehicle (behind air intake)
• Oil radiator located on right side of vehicle (behind air intake)

Electrical System

• BMW Ignition system without alternator (new)
• New battery
• Programable Disconnector w/warning light (memory, rpm override)
• OMP Automatic extinguishing system (interior & exterior, FIA approved)
• Water, battery, oil temp. & preassure readings

Gearbox

• Hewland Mk9 (replacement pinions available)

Final Drive

• 10:31, LSD

Body

• Fibre and kevlar reinforced
• Painted Ferrari red, excellent condition

Chassis

• Tubular construction (Original)
• Dampers: Original Monroe suspension (Damping and height adjustable)
• Front Suspension: original
• Rear Suspension: original
• Steering: Competition steering (Rack & pinion)
• Brakes: Galfer carbon brake pads
• Wheels: Original set 10x13 inch (rear), 8x13 inch (front)
• Weight: tbd

Interior

• OMP removable steering wheel
• Sabelt 6 point security harness (FIA approved)

Spares

• 3 sets of wheels (1 of them original)
• Replacement set Gotti 13x13 inch (rear), 10x13 inch (front)
• Replacement set Minilite 10x13 inch (rear), 9x13 inch (front)
• Original replacements unused: rearview mirrors, fuel cell, head lights, steering wheel, etc.