S1 Bourne Elans - history and details of known cars

[dunclentdr1]

...as many as I could including the original body (most people who make racers simply buy a new one!) - a credit to the body restorers when you see the condition of the body beforehand!

[nmauduit]

...as many as I could including the original body (most people who make racers simply buy a new one!) - a credit to the body restorers when you see the condition of the body beforehand!

I'm on a similar project, though way behind (stalled for the time being), and still debating keeping the original body or not...

It's a real challenge to keep original parts (on the car I mean).

[knockoffnut]

That's a great looking car David. I would love to see more pictures. (some day I will post a thread of my Frankentwincam...)

[dunclentdr1]

Hi Andrew

Lots more photos on the dedicated thread...

elan-racing-f12/creating-gts-style-car-from-the-restoration-begins-t36966.html

David

[dunclentdr1]

On the subject of Bourne body gel coat colour - I was going through some pictures of 26/0202 earlier and found some of it mid body restoration - it had crashed whilst racing in the 1960s and was left for 30 years or more, when restored a replacement rear end was needed.

On the attached photos (the ones on the trailer), I think the stripped front end shows the grey gel coat colour - hope this helps and grateful for comments and thoughts.

David

[Elan Peter]

Wow, a stunning restoration, the attention to detail is amazing!
The early elans were definitely the most beautiful of all!!!
Great car.
Best regards, P