Elfin Type 100 monocoque

Inner sleeve, outer skin panels and seat being readied to go back in and on.

Edited by SJ Lambert, 27 June 2014 - 13:49.

Sump pan still fits, gotta make a new lip seal one as we'll be running a new motor initially.  Original motor is enjoying a well earned rest!

Back together again, Ron's not altogether unhappy!!             

Never loan your car. Granton Harrison's Mono after Bib Stillwell borrowed it for the 24/1/65 Calder meeting.

Despite the entry list stating it was a TOURING Car race, Bib did intend running a Brabham.


 

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 17 April 2018 - 11:19.

Which publication carried that Harrison/Stilwell report Stephen?

Elfin's Garrie Cooper viewpoint in Feb 65 RCN.

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 17 April 2018 - 11:23.

As we approach the 50 year mark...

Over the three days of August 13 - 15, 1964 Lex Davison, Bill & Jim Leech and a few other Melbourne motor racing identities put together the 'Melbourne Racing Car Show' at Melbourne's Exhibition Building. With the help of other enthusiasts and their own collections they gathered together, MG's, Austin 7's, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Lotus, Coopers and a myriad of other players to help with raising funds for Rocky Tresise's girlfriend, Robin Atherton's participation in the Miss Mercy Hospital Quest.

It was sort of 'Motorclassica' 45 years before it was thought of.

Amongst the exhibits was Jack Hunnam's Elfin Mono making its public debut a couple of week's prior to its Calder race debut.

Programme cover

Jack's advert in the programme.

Mono exhibit info in the programme

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 17 April 2018 - 11:30.

Here's the German clutch out of our Mono, it's also stamped 2/64.

The Elfin Register notes Fenwick as a seller in RCN Dec 67 P56 as well......................

And my car, Catalina chassis number 626 owned by Vern White, had been driven by Mike Fenwick

Taking Lynton's lead the Fenwick RCN ad is identical to the AMS one. In fact this issue's classifieds is an Elfin smorgasbord with 8 up for grabs. Three being Monos, the others being Stan Keen's Twin Cam, with no price and Brian Page Mono-Lancia V4 at $3200 ono.

The Dec 67 RCN also has this ripper Col Anderson cover for Mono enthusiasts to enjoy. Depicting Alfie Contanzo in front of Garrie Cooper at November 5, 1967 Calder.

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 17 April 2018 - 11:34.

I think that's Brian Lear's car.  It may also be up for grabs as we speak, is that right Brian?

Having sat unused for almost three years, I decided to test the market and I now advise that ownership

of Mono MB6550 has passed to Sydneysider Geoffery Varey.

Brian Lear

Let's hope Geoffrey treats 6550 in the manner to which it's become accustomed!!

If I've worked this one out correctly this is the 28/8/66 Calder meeting - the whole Division 1 Racing and Sports Car field on the back straight.

From the front Mel McEwin Mono, Bob Jane Mono, Noel Hurd Elfin Cobra, Garrie Cooper Mono, Ian Cook Mono (behind Hurd), Bob Healey Elfin Mallala, Spencer Martin Lwt E Type & Alan Caelli Carter Corvette.

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 17 April 2018 - 11:36.

That's a great shot Stephen - do you mind if I reproduce it onto a private Facebook Group that I administer named "Elfin Monocoque Aficionados"?

Edited by SJ Lambert, 17 October 2014 - 05:13.

With thanks to James for making the following better than how it originally scanned.

It's Alfie Contanzo parked on the dummy grid at Sandown. As far as I can work out, it's the April 68 meeting.

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 17 April 2018 - 11:38.

It's Alfie Contanzo parked on the dummy grid at Sandown. As far as I can work out, it's the April 68 meeting.
 
Stephen

Edited by 275 GTB-4, 20 October 2014 - 05:41.

Thanks for the Valiant model info Mick.

Here's 2 more that James has converted to B&W. They were just a purple nightmare in colour. Closeups of Alfie in his Mono, at the same April 68 Sandown.

Stephen

Edited by cooper997, 17 April 2018 - 11:40.

Anyone recognize Alfie's attendant?

I'm about to start restoring Elfin Mono chassis number 6651 originally owned by Alan Grice. Anyone got any period photos/information on this car?

Thanks, Pete.

I'm about to start restoring Elfin Mono chassis number 6651 originally owned by Alan Grice. Anyone got any period photos/information on this car?
Thanks, Pete.

I'm about to start restoring Elfin Mono chassis number 6651 originally owned by Alan Grice. Anyone got any period photos/information on this car?

Thanks, Pete.

Just off the top of my head, it had an 1100 engine with a Howard down draft cylinder head. The colour of the car was a pale yellow (or similar) with a green stripe. But, I am happy to be corrected.

Dale.

Edited by SJ Lambert, 03 November 2014 - 00:19.

There's a good period shot of Allan behind the wheel on the Autopics.com.au  site - image #66611 (can't manage to post a link to it just now)  - rear suspension has already been modified from original by Grice.  Image is noted as Oran park 1966 pic is by Lance Ruting

Thanks all for the above replies and information. The really old bodywork I have with the car is indeed yellow but with 2 narrow red stripes.

The information I have is that the car was delivered in 1966 and first raced at Oran Park in July 1966. I received the car without engine, gearbox and wheels, but most other parts are there. I have a Formula Junior with several spare engines so the engine bottom end is no problem but would like to acquire a downdraught head/carbs/manifold. Also wheels if anyone has them. The tub looks quite good but will look more closely when I have it cleaned up.

Pete

Thanks James, I would like to get a set of wheels if I can tap into your order. Where abouts are you located? I'm competing at Sandown this weekend if you're in the area.

Thanks James. I'll try to catch up with you on Saturday. I'm running a black Lotus 41 number 40.

Richard Carter did a 1:15.49 on lap 4, at Sandown on Saturday, so I think that'll be credited as a new  "O Racing" Historic Lap Record - previous record is held by Richard in the same Mono (unless it was his 600, but I think it was the Mono) of 1:15.82 on 6 Nov 2011

Just for a comparison, Richard holds the "R Sports & Racing (post 1977)" record with a 1:12.34 set on 9 Nov 2002 in a Ralt RT4...............   so, that means there's 3 seconds difference between a RT4 & a Mk2C Mono????????!!!!!!!!

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Richard Carter did a 1:15.49 on lap 4, at Sandown on Saturday, so I think that'll be credited as a new  "O Racing" Historic Lap Record - previous record is held by Richard in the same Mono (unless it was his 600, but I think it was the Mono) of 1:15.82 on 6 Nov 2011

 

 

Just for a comparison, Richard holds the "R Sports & Racing (post 1977)" record with a 1:12.34 set on 9 Nov 2002 in a Ralt RT4...............   so, that means there's 3 seconds difference between a RT4 & a Mk2C Mono????????!!!!!!!!

 

 

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Not knocking Richards efforts at all but I would be surprised if Sandown is not a lot faster these days. Too much of the track is reprofiled. Even the flip flop to Dandenong Rd is straighter now. Dandenong Rd is a MUCH faster corner now than a decade ago. I am told that even the bumps onto the front straight have been 'ironed' into some sort of submission. At least for a few months!

I also suspect the Mono may be more forgiving over those bumps than an RT4. The one time I saw them there was quite exciting as they were skittering all over the place. Ground effects is probably a big disadvantage on bumpy tracks.

Edited by Lee Nicolle, 09 November 2014 - 22:07.

Richard Carter did a 1:15.49 on lap 4, at Sandown on Saturday, so I think that'll be credited as a new  "O Racing" Historic Lap Record - previous record is held by Richard in the same Mono (unless it was his 600, but I think it was the Mono) of 1:15.82 on 6 Nov 2011
 
Just for a comparison, Richard holds the "R Sports & Racing (post 1977)" record with a 1:12.34 set on 9 Nov 2002 in a Ralt RT4...............   so, that means there's 3 seconds difference between a RT4 & a Mk2C Mono????????!!!!!!!!

Vince Holland put in the quickest RT4 lap of the weekend in the Saturday race, a 14.97 (was a DNF after 8 laps, didn't run Sunday) - the quick O cars  &  R cars were a joy to watch through Dandenong Rd.  The owner of the Brabham that Tim Schenken demonstrated chose not to run as the track's too bumpy for him!

Edited by SJ Lambert, 10 November 2014 - 09:50.

A 1600 FVA is potentially a pukka Group O car if it's the right age & configured to Group specs.

CAMS race car groupings are purely date based so if the Brabham ran in period 1966 - 1969 with an FVA/FVC it can get a C of D for Group 'O'. The FVA was first introduced in 1966. Was a Mono ever fitted with an FVA?

Good twincams are putting out over 200 BHP these days and FVA's 40 -50 BHP more than that. 

Good to catch up on Saturday, James. Sadly my Lotus 41 developed transmission problems in Friday practice so no racing for me at Sandown.

Edited by SJ Lambert, 10 November 2014 - 20:34.