Here's what I've got on the Elva Courier:
Designed by Frank Nichols and team.
Built at factory in Hastings from 1959 thru 1962, then
manufacturing rights sold to Trojan, Ltd.
BMC-B engine (1500 cc) (later had 1622 cc MGA - gearbox too)
Front suspension from Triumph Vitesse (double unequal wishbones)
Rear suspension: live axle located by trailing arms and panhard rod.
Chassis: two large diameter steel tubes as side members with smaller
diameter cross brace tubes.
Brakes: disc front/drum rear
Options: MGB engine (1798 cc), independent rear suspension (source?),
rear disc brakes, modified gearing, oil cooler, ect.
Available as roadster or fixed head coupe.
Not a word about Lotus.
The picture I have looks like a Spitfire with a Europa nose spliced on.
-Mark Joerger
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