Equipment
RHD. First owned by George Wintersteen, then to John Cordts 1966 67. Restored in the early 80s, then sold to Peter Kaus in late 1985. Restored for historic racing in 2007 with 350 Chevy small block, four Weber 48 IDA carbs, Hewland LG600 transaxle and looks as it did when raced by Wintersteen. Last vintage raced at Goodwood in September 2009 and essentially ready for the new season. FIA papers.
Market commentary
Sold by Bonhams at the Goodwood Revival sale in 2006 right out of Peter Kaus Rosso et Bianco collection, aged, neglected and needing pretty much everything, for $243,842 (GBP 128,000 and Euros 190,000, against todays GBP 146,000 and Euros 168,000). Thats not the sign of a good deal in any currency, but the price is a sound reflection of the values of early USRRC Elva McLarens. The buyer got a nearly race ready ground pounder for less than the cost of a restoration.