Description
ELVA MK1/ b 1956 tribute, Autotune Gemini 1700 chassis 071 Built by British specialist Anthony Taylor (Autotune) in 1979 from an Escort 1600GT.
Caterham 5 type 9 gearbox Kent crossflow 711M block 1700 rebore with 1300 +90" pistons for high compression Big valves, double springs AAC 244 Lucas competition Twin dellorto 40 ignition fully serviced Original 6x13 minilite, Nangkang NS2R 185/ 60 13 new Spax shock absorbers new Live axle New alternator, starter New electric fuel pump Adjustable front/ rear brake Barrel cover + glazed side doors Bought in England in December 2023, CG collection registration.
Of course in RHD 1609 miles since engine rebuilt in 2003 and 500 km (evolving) since purchase Vehicle without concession for informed enthusiast First contact by email Autotune is specialised and reputed in the maintenance of Lola, March, Lotus, Jaguar, Maclaren competition vehicles. Anthony Taylor raced with one of the genuine 24 Elva mk1/ b of 56/ 57 in the 70's and had to rebuild chassis, bodywork moulds and other parts. He was therefore in a position to build almost exact replicas of his own. The Elva mk1/ b was the first semi-series car to be built in fibreglass. The Autotune Gemini is therefore very faithful to the original, with much more powerful mechanical components. Estimated power: around 140hp for around 600kg.
