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Elva sports car books - history and models

A book on Elva sports cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Elva sports cars.

Elva - The Cars, the People, the History

Elva started as a small manufacturer, but the cars built by Frank Nichols and his team in southern England quickly gained international recognition for their performance, often surpassing competitors at a lower cost.
From simple chalk drawings on the workshop floor, Elva produced lightweight racing cars that attracted attention in motorsport. The company's collaboration with Porsche influenced the development of the 908, 910, and 917 models. Elva also played a key role in Bruce McLaren's early career by building the first McLaren-Elva cars, laying the foundation for his future success.

Elva's history is not only about the cars but also about the people who built, raced, and were inspired by them. This book, written by motorsport historian János Wimpffen, provides a detailed account of Elva's legacy, supported by extensive research and vivid stories.

Product details

Author:János Wimpffen
Details:516 pages, 28.5 x 23.5 x 4.5 cm / 11.2 x 9.25 x 1.77 in, hardback
Illustrations:150 colour photos, 365 b&w photos
Publisher:David Bull Publishing (USA, 2011)
ISBN:9781935007135
Book: Elva - The Cars, the People, the History

Elva - The Cars, the People, the History

Language: English

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Elva Sports Racers - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Elva sports cars and racing cars. Describes the Elva Mk I up to VIII, McLaren-Elva, Courier, Elva-Porsche, Elva-Maserati, Formula Junior and the Elva-BMW GT160.

  • The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
  • Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

Product details

Details:160 pages, 28 x 21 x 1.1 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 2010)
ISBN:9781855208971

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Book: Elva Sports Racers

Elva Sports Racers

Language: English

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