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1962 ELFIN CATALINA Chassis #624
Description
Built by Elfin Sports cars (Melbourne Australia) originally to compete as Formula Junior powered by a 1100cc Ford. Formula Junior was a flop in Australia, so Elfin fitted a larger engine to compete the 1.5 litre national Formula. Kevin Bartlett drove the car to victory first time out , at the Catalina Circuit, so these cars where given the ‘Catalina’ designation. Elfin continued to produce Catalina’s, and most Elfin Juniors where converted to the Catalina specification. Elfin Catalinas proved successful and significant in 1960’s Australian circuit racing. Although currently in Catalina spec, Chassis# 642 left the Elfin works as a Formula Junior, so could be returned to FJ configuration.
A well presented car that is competitive and fun to drive.
Engine
Engine builder: Leitch Motorsport
Manufacturer: Ford
Displacement: 1650cc
Estimated Horsepower: 150-160hp
Induction: Twin 45DCOE Weber
Head: Ford
Crankshaft: Steel
Pistons; Aries
Conrods: Carrillo
Lubrication: Dry Sump
Oil Pump: Pace
Flywheel: Steel
Clutch: Tilton
Exhaust: Leitch Motorsport
Electrical System
Distributor: Lucas
Ignition: Points
Battery: jell
Transmission
Manufacturer: Hollinger (similar to Hewland)
Type: VW transaxle
Gears: 4 speed quick change (+ reverse)
Shift: Manual
Body
Construction: Fibreglass/Aluminium
Colour: Black/Red
Condition: Good
Chassis
Type: Tubular Spaceframe
Builder: Elfin Sports Cars ( Australia)
Finish: Grey Painted
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: A-arms, triumph uprights
Rear Suspension: Lower A-arm, Twin trailing arms, Aluminium uprights
Finish: Silver powdercoat
Steering: Rack and Pinion
Wheels: Magnesium alloy – Elfin Sports
Tyres: Dunlop M – new
Brakes: Front Disc/Rear Drum
Interior
Trim: Black
Belts: Sabelt 6 point – New
Guages: Smiths
Condition: Good
Overall Condition Very Good
Spares
4 x pressed steel wheels (not fitted, as used on some Elfins)
Rear Bodywork. Incomplete but avail. ex-Australia
Price: $75000.00 new zealand dollars.
email: wayneandastrid@slingshot.co.nz
Phone: ++64 7 823 8253 (New Zealand)
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