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1963 Elva Courier Mk3
United States • 31 Jul 2019
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This 1963 Elva Courier Mk3 is a vintage race car with a rich history, including participation in pre-race trials at Le Mans. It features a Ken Prather-prepared 1.8-liter engine, close-ratio 4-speed gearbox, limited-slip differential, and MGB disc brakes, making it a compelling option for vintage racing enthusiasts.
Condition
6
While the car has been refurbished twice, it has also been vintage raced and has some wear. It's a race car, so some cosmetic imperfections are expected. However, the recent refurbishment and mechanical upgrades suggest it's in good running condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
E 1042
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis: E 1042.
Prather Racing 1.8L Inline-Four.
4-Speed Close Ratio Gearbox.
LHD Courier MK III.
Delivered New to Ron Lutz.
Refurbished 2014.
LSD Rear Axle.
OMP Fire Suppression.
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer.
Additional Charges From This Dealer: USD $0
This 1963 Trojan-Elva Courier (chassis #E 1042) is a left-hand-drive Mark III model and reportedly one of two ordered by Ron Lutz and Dick Osteen.
The car was delivered on April 1963 and raced in France, where it reportedly claimed class victories at the Autodrome de Montlhéry and Circuit Clermont-Ferrand.
and reportedly ran this car during the pre-race trials at Le Mans before the 1964 24 Hours.
At some point, it returned to the US and was discovered in Georgia in 1989.
A refurbishment was performed in the 1990s before the car entered the vintage race circuit.
Over the past 25 years, it has made six appearances at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
Bud Byrnes acquired the car in 2005 and performed a second refurbish...
Points of note
£1,678
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,372
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,200
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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