Have you ever dreamed about stumbling upon a race car just sitting in a barn? We have: Approaching an old building--weeds as high as our waists--forcing the doors open to see an old Ferrari staring back, asking us to take it away. Reality often plays out differently from our dreams, …
Hopefully the original brass chassis plate has remained with the car and will show a chassis number. ELVA Racing holds build records for the Mk.VI series and much information is generally available once cars are identified. Keep in mind that these hand built and successful sports racers tend to be 'individuals' and specifications can vary .. that's what makes them interesting and potent race winners! Look forward to helping with the rebuild and return of this car to the track.
After looking back through emails etc., it looks like this is chassis # 60/13 ...
I can initially tell you that records show that 60/13 is dated 20th March '62, painted white, brakes 9" Alfin drums fronts and 9" cast drums rear, spring rates 85lbs fronts and 87lbs rear, dampers Armstrong #1485 fronts and Koni #1097 rears, Climax FWA #10405, 5-speed Hewland, to Carl Haas for Victor Merino.
There are several helpful and enthusiastic ELVA Mk.VI owners Stateside who will be supporting the project .. looking forward to seeing this ELVA back in action.
Thanks, Roger. Tim’s already had (and appreciated) lots of help--you're right, the Elva community is awesome.
Margie
I did some research into the Mosport races and there are several photo's of your car in the Players 200 photo gallery on the Racing Sports Car site. There is a grid photo and some racing shots at what looks like turn 5A.
It will be cool to see history come to life with this project.
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