1957 Elva Mk IIB Sports
A rare alloy-bodied Elva Mk II powered by a Coventry Climax FWA 1,100cc engine, finished in white with longitudinal blue stripes. The car carries documented American competition history, having been campaigned at Laguna Seca, Sonoma, Monterey, and Virginia International Raceway by Dan-San Abbott. It holds an FIA/HTP certificate valid to end of 2027 in Class TSRC2 (1947–1960), making it eligible for events such as the Stirling Moss Trophy and Goodwood Revival.
Ownership
- 2023-08-25Auction saleEstimate £75,000 – £80,000
- Date unknownDan-San Abbottpartial documentation
Raced the car at several US circuits including Laguna Seca, Sonoma, Monterey, and Virginia International Raceway.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Has had the car maintained and prepared by Ian Nutall at IN Racing; pursued UK road registration through the DVLA and secured a current FIA/HTP certificate valid to end of 2027.
Competition
- —Virginia International RacewayDriver: Dan-San Abbott
- —Laguna SecaDriver: Dan-San Abbott
One of several US circuit appearances by this car during its American racing career.
- —SonomaDriver: Dan-San Abbott
- —MontereyDriver: Dan-San Abbott
Maintenance & restoration
- —ServiceIN Racing
Ongoing maintenance and race preparation carried out by Ian Nutall at IN Racing; car reported to be in ready-to-race condition.
- —Inspection
MOT inspection completed successfully to support an application for UK road registration with the DVLA.
Road registration expected to be confirmed prior to sale.
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