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1963 Elva Courier Mk3
Lot Number: 603
1963 Elva Courier Mk3
A fine example of the third-generation of Elva's ubiquitous Courier. Successfully campaigned in the US for many years and now part of a UK Collection. Very well presented and currently UK road registered.
- ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £20,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 21st February, 2026 at 10.30am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Yellow/Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
295 NRT
SUMMARY
A fine example of the third-generation of Elva's ubiquitous Courier. Successfully campaigned in the US for many years and now part of a UK Collection. Very well presented and currently UK road registered.
DESCRIPTION
On offer here is an interesting Elva Courier Mk3 that was used as a road car for the majority of its life in the United States. In 1996, it was converted to a competition car by Elva specialist Butch Gilbert and subsequently campaigned in various HSR, VARA, and SOVREN historic events.
Its current owner is a well-respected figure in the historic racing scene and this smart little Elva joined his collection a few years ago. It's currently fitted with a race-specification 1,800cc MG B engine and a 4-speed straight-cut gearbox with limited-slip differential. Very well presented in yellow and blue, the car is UK road registered as 295 NRT and, following some recommissioning, this attractive example could be used for a variety of historic road sports, historic rally or touring events, track days, or even for trips to the local pub.
A full specification is available upon request, with a summary below:
- Engine: MG B, five main bearing, 1,800cc, Weber DCOE 45, cast iron head and block
- Body: Fibreglass bodywork well presented in yellow and blue
- Chassis: Ladder-frame, square-section steel tubing
- Shocks: Adjustable Carrera coil-over shocks
- Brakes: TR6 discs and calipers (front), MG B drums (rear)
- Wheels: 13" Minators in silver
- Gearbox: MG A close-ratio 4-speed, three-synchro, straight-cut
- Differential: Quaife limited-slip differential
Offered at a fraction of the cost to replicate, this represents an appealing opportunity and one that may reward closer inspection.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 603
- Make
- ELVA
- Model
- COURIER
- Variant
- MK3
- Registration Number
- 295 NRT
- Chassis Number
- 1057
- Engine Number
- 18VE-H31370
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Yellow/Blue
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 23rd February. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT for a standard sized vehicle and prices start from £275 plus VAT for larger vehicles. Storage will be charged at £12 plus VAT per day from the Monday for the first 14 days then £40 + vat per week from there on.
For oversized vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on Monday 23rd February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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