1958 Elva Courier Mk1 #100/L-25

This Courier represents one of our shop's most comprehensive restorations. Last registered for the road less than 15 years ago, Courier #100/L-25 came to our shop as two halves of a body, most of a rusty chassis, and a few suspension pieces. We returned the car to its former glory and then some, becoming one of the cleanest early Couriers on the vintage racing circuit. Recently endowed with MGB power, the car is very competitively raced in small-bore race groups and scored its first overall win in June 2016 at Lime Rock Park!


Engine

• 1,800cc MGB B-series
• 160bhp, 7,000rpm redline
• Dual 1 3/4" SU carburetors
• Billet crankshaft, steel rods, forged pistons


Drivetrain

• 4-speed MGA close-ratio, straight-cut synchromesh gearbox
• Aluminum transmission case
• MGA live rear axle
• 3.9:1 final drive


Body/Chassis

• All fiberglass body bonded to the frame rails for strength
• 4" round ladder chassis
• Total weight: ~1,400lbs without driver


Brakes/Suspension

• Coilover suspension at all four corners
• Elva fabricated front control arms
• Triumph Herald front uprights, disc brakes, and calipers
• Four radius arms on live rear axle • MGA 9" cast iron rear drums