1963 Elva Courier Mk3
An Elva Courier Mk3 that spent most of its life as a road car in the United States before being converted to competition specification in 1996 by Elva specialist Butch Gilbert. Subsequently raced at various HSR, VARA, and SOVREN historic events, the car is now equipped with a race-prepared 1,800cc MGB five-main-bearing engine, Weber DCOE 45 carburettor, Quaife limited-slip differential, TR6 disc brakes, and adjustable Carrera coilover suspension. Registered in the UK as 295 NRT and presented in yellow and blue fibreglass bodywork.
Ownership
- 2026-02-20Auction saleSold £10,000 (≈ $13K)
- → 1996US road car owner(s)none documentation
The car was used primarily as a road vehicle in the United States for the majority of its life prior to its competition conversion.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
A well-regarded figure in the historic racing community who acquired the car some years ago; the car joined their collection after its competition career in the US.
Competition
- —Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR)HSR historic events
The car was campaigned in multiple HSR historic racing events following its 1996 conversion to competition specification.
- —Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA)VARA historic events
Competed in various VARA vintage racing events as part of its US historic racing programme.
- —Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN)SOVREN historic events
Also entered in SOVREN historic events during its competition tenure in the United States.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1996ModificationButch Gilbert
Full conversion from road car to competition configuration carried out by Elva specialist Butch Gilbert, including fitment of a race-specification MGB 1,800cc engine, close-ratio straight-cut gearbox, Quaife LSD, TR6 disc brakes, and adjustable Carrera coilover shocks.
Gilbert is noted as an Elva marque specialist. The conversion prepared the car for historic racing in the US.
- —Service
Recommissioning work described as needed prior to further use; the car is presented as requiring some light recommissioning to be ready for events.
Extent and timing of this work not specified; noted as a requirement rather than completed work.
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