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For a period at the start of 1959 the Elva MkIV was the car to have for the highly competitive small capacity sports racing class. A stunning 1-2 finish in class at Sebring in March 1959 was complemented by strong results in the UK and a win at the Marlboro 6 hours.

Carl Haas, who raced for Elva in the 1958 Tourist Trophy and drove the prototype MkIV said "It’s a big step from the Mk III. Finally Elva has an 1100cc car potentially better than the Lotus [Eleven]. They’ve moved a lot of weight off the front wheels by moving the engine back”. Also introduced was all new independent rear suspension utilising low-pivot swing axles and a space-frame supported by a stressed aluminium undertray. In addition, aerodynamics were significantly improved and incorporated a reduced frontal area.

This example, an early chassis number and one of only around 30 ever built, was discovered by a collector in a Californian backyard and meticulously restored in the US before being imported to the UK by Hall & Hall in 2009. It has been in the same cherished ownership since 2010 and has raced successfully in a range of prestigious series (Stirling Moss Trophy, FISCAR, HSCC Griffiths Haig Trophy, GT & Sports Car Cup, AMOC 1950s Sports Cars). A regular Goodwood invitee, it took part in the Madgwick Cup at the 2017 Revival and the Robert Brooks Trophy at the 79th Members' Meeting in 2022. Continuing this series of appearances at the world's most prestigious historic meeting, the car has received an invitation to race again in the Madgwick Cup at this year's Revival.

The 1098cc Coventry Climax FWA Stage III engine was built by David Whitehurst Racing and since coming to the UK the car has been prepared and supported by TTP Performance.

The HTP is understood to be one of only two that the FIA have issued for the Elva MkIV and is valid until end 2027.

The car is ready to race and available to view at TTP's workshops in the Midlands.

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