This 1958 Elva Courier MkI is powered by a 1622cc MG B-series inline-four paired to a 4-speed manual transmission. The seller has owned the car since 2007 and SVRA logbooks are included with entries back to 1991. The engine build includes a performance crankshaft, JE pistons, Carillo rods, roller rocker arms, twin 1-3/4″ SU HS6 carburetors, and more detailed below. Other features include Triumph GT6 front uprights and brakes, a quick ratio steering rack, solid rear axle with Quaife limited slip differential, QA1 coilovers, and a 5 gallon ATL fuel cell. The car was last raced in November 2017, and the engine was refreshed 30 racing hours ago. Per the seller the safety equipment is up to date, including the harnesses and fire system. This Elva is now sold on a bill of sale with SVRA logbooks.

The fiberglass bodywork was repainted in white with red stripes and numbers in 2016. The front of the car has been damaged in racing incidents both before and during the seller’s ownership, and was professionally repaired before being repainted. 13″ VTO alloy wheels are fitted with Avon ACB9 600-22/13 racing tires, and the seller notes that the rear fenders have been flared slightly to accommodate wider wheels and tires.

Braking and cornering is aided by Triumph GT6 front disc brakes, GT6 front uprights, and a quick ratio steering rack. The solid rear axle supports 9″ finned aluminum drum brakes with Carbotech shoes, Growlerized halfshafts with Winnerized double ball bearing hubs, adjustable Panhard bar, and a 3.9:1 rear end with Quaife limited slip differential. Adjustable QA1 coilovers are fitted front and rear.

The interior features a pair of Stand 31 aluminum racing seats and a triangulated roll bar with side-intrusion bars. Safety equipment includes a flywheel scatter shield, two driveshaft hoops, and a 5lb FireBottle plumbed to the engine, cabin and trunk. The driver is provided with a set of Tilton pedals and Simpson Cam-Lock belts with Hans device shoulder straps. The belts carry current date codes.

Instrumentation includes an Autometer tachometer, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature volt meter, engine hour meter and a Westec twin EGT gauge.

The car is powered by an MGA 1588cc inline-four which has been bored .040″ over for a final displacement of 1622cc. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a synchronized MG 4-speed manual transmission with a Tilton Annular single plate clutch. The engine has 30 racing hours since the last major refresh. The engine build includes a cross-drilled and nitrided crankshaft, JE pistons, Carillo rods, roller rocker arms, Megacycle full-race camshaft, Jet-Hot coated tubular header, twin 1-3/4″ SU HS6 carburetors, Maniflow intake manifold, and a flowed and port-matched head with oversized valves and springs. Fluids have reportedly been changed after each event.

Cooling is handled by a Griffin aluminum radiator with extended header tank and a Setrab 13 row oil cooler. Other modifications include an Accusump automatic oiling system, K&N spin-on oil filter, aluminum valve cover, Butch Gilbert oil pan with windage tray, aluminum flywheel, gear reduction starter, Lucas 23D Advanced Distributor, Pertronix ignitor and a Bosch blue coil.

A 5-gallon ATL fuel cell is mounted in the trunk and was recently inspected. The fuel system also incorporates a Holley fuel pump with pressure regulator and gauge, and a Fram racing fuel filter. The seller notes that spares are provided, including the following:

Complete stock MGA engine

MGA 3-syncro transmission

Set of SU HS4 1 1/2″ carburetors

Set of SU HS6 1 3/4″ carburetors

Spare fuel pump

Two spare steel cranks, one crack tested and one untested

Spare stock rocker assembly

Miscellaneous small parts

A video of the car racing in the Pittsburg Vintage Grand Prix in 2009 is viewable above. The seller qualified on pole and won his race at the event.