1964 Elva Mk7S BMW
The Elva Mk VIIS, chassis 70/024, is a 1963-built sports-racing car designed by Keith Marsden, originally equipped with a Ford 1,600cc engine and Hewland Mk IV gearbox. Subsequently upgraded to Mk VIIS specification, it now carries a Laranca-prepared 1,991cc BMW engine. Associated with drivers Alain Mah and Quinlou Szyndelman, the car enjoyed an active historic racing career through the late 1990s and 2000s, claiming class wins at the Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand Prix, Spa Six Hours, and the 2000 Jarama 12 Hours, among other results. It holds current FIA HTP papers valid to December 2026.
Ownership
- 2023-08-25Auction saleSold £53,000 (≈ $66K)
- 2026-02-20Auction saleSold £47,500 (≈ $59K)
- Date unknownAlain Mahpartial documentation
One of the two drivers with whom the car is associated during its active competition period up to 1997.
- Date unknownQuinlou Szyndelmanpartial documentation
Co-associated with the car alongside Alain Mah during its competitive period prior to the comprehensive rebuild.
- Date unknownAuctionCurrent vendorpartial documentation
An experienced historic racer who purchased the car through a competition car auction intending to race it; conflicting commitments meant use was restricted to a small number of track days.
Competition
- 1963Road America 5001st overall
Win achieved by a factory-fresh Porsche-engined Elva Mk VII at Elkhart Lake, demonstrating the model's debut competitiveness.
- 1998Oldtimer Grand Prix, Nürburgring1st in class
First outing following a comprehensive rebuild; the car returned to competition and immediately claimed a class victory.
- 2000Jarama 12 Hours1st in class
Class win at the Spanish endurance event as part of an ongoing competitive programme.
- —Spa Six Hours1st in class
One of several class victories recorded during the car's continued historic racing campaign after 1998.
- —Gran Premio Storico, Jerez2nd overall
Outright runner-up finish recorded at this Spanish historic racing fixture.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Car upgraded from original Ford 1,600cc specification to Mk VIIS standard, including fitment of a Laranca-prepared 1,991cc BMW engine paired with a Hewland gearbox, along with associated chassis and bodywork modifications consistent with the Mk VIIS upgrade.
Factory build sheet records the car as originally completed on 17 August 1963 with a Ford 1,600cc engine; the BMW conversion represents a later, deliberate upgrade.
- —Restoration
Comprehensive rebuild carried out following the end of the car's competition activity in 1997, after which it re-entered racing successfully.
The rebuild preceded the 1998 Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand Prix class win.
- —ServiceValley Motorsport
Full pre-sale mechanical check and preparation carried out by Valley Motorsport, returning the car to race-ready condition.
Work included obtaining current FIA HTP papers valid to December 2026.
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