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1957 Elva Mk II in Portland, OR (USA)! Wow!

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  1. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    So I'm heading South from my office in Tacoma, WA to a big meeting in Portland, Oregon, and
    stopped at a rest area just South of the 205 reconnect to I5. Just as I was leaving, I was
    BLINDED by the glare from this car and had to stop and meet the owner.

    The car is a 1957 Elva Mark II (one year before Elva officially went into production with the
    Courier). Only 25 Mark II models were made, and according to the owner, Bob Engberg (in photo),
    only 6 exist today. The original 1100 CC (Riley?) engine was replaced years ago
    with a Coventry Climax 1460cc, so officially this car is called an Elva Climax, which in 1958
    became the standard engine. But this particular car was 'born' as an 1100 and was
    converted later.

    Raced in 1958 by Frank Campbell, later by Burdette "Burdy" Martin (first head of the US branch
    of the FIA), and by Chuck Dietrich. Current owner Engberg was heading South to the August
    Rolex Monterey Historic Races (August 14th). Bob told me he has some You Tube videos of
    last year's race, but I couldn't find the link - perhaps someone can find a add that.

    The LAST picture is a photo posted by Bob Engberg elsewhere... not my picture - HOT!!.

    Here's a link about Elva: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elva_(car_manufacturer)

    Hey - I'm an F-car guy, but this little piece of history simply made my day. And made my
    QUITE LATE for my Portland meeting. Oh well :D

    Note: I neglected to get Bob's email address - if anyone knows how to reach Bob Engberg,
    please PM me so I can email him to this thread - he seemed interested in seeing it. Thanks!

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  2. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    looks great.
     
    Arvin Grajau, Jul 23, 2009
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    Thanks for posting the photos and the notes. Beautiful design.
     
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  4. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    shiny :)
     
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  5. 275 GTB

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    Just gorgeous! thanks for posting :)
     
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  7. Mrpbody44

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    My friend Mac Quattelbaum has raced Elva's for years and has some very cool race cars. There was an Elva Coupe on Ebay a couple of weeks ago. I would have bought it but I have too many projects as it is.
     
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  8. 360Doctor

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    Wow; quite lucky you just happened to spot that.
     
    360Doctor, Jul 24, 2009
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    wax Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    PM sent *Wiggles eyebrows*
     
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  10. Arvin Grajau

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    You are so Gay.
     
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    Cool, cool car.
     
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  12. BT

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    Are you still living near Robbinsville / Deal's Gap? I am planning another trip up to the mountains for the first week of October. If you want to meet up and go for a drive it would be cool. I plan on staying in North Georgia, but my driving routes can go about 150 miles from the base camp, so to speak. We drove Deal's Gap last October, it took about two hours to get there from the cabin. Some pics from that trip here:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201774&&page=9
    :)
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    Sadly, we are now far, far away....
     
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  14. BT

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    Boooo!
    If you want to meet us, we will probably rent a house that has enough space. The one I am currently eyeing is a 4 bedroom with a total of 7 beds in Blue Ridge, Jawja.
    :)
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