|
|
|
|
Wales
by Joske Vermeule, September 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums39
Topics49,880
Posts837,756
Members9,597
| |
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
|
|
|
There are no members with birthdays on this day. |
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 853
Talk Morgan Regular
|
OP
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 853 |
Did anyone ever have one? I was always attracted to their unusual design. Never drove one so a complete mystery...?
Last edited by Ken A; 13/11/17 08:52 PM.
Ken A.
Plus 4 2009 Centenary Metallic Red
Plus 8 1994 Dark Green (prev)
Honda CB100 The Big One
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,906 Likes: 353
Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,906 Likes: 353 |
JPS twin cam. Fantastic little car. Could corner a heck of a lot faster than anything of the time. Performance was an eye opener. Bit of a learning curve on finding the best way to exit the car. Ended up on all fours the first couple of times!  But, I was in my early 20s - doubt I'd cope with one now 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,366 Likes: 354
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,366 Likes: 354 |
My dream car in the mid seventies. Now I think an Elan would be a better all rounder and I came very close to buying one.
The cabin ventilation came through the luggage compartment in the Europa, so full boot = no ventilation.
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,945 Likes: 28
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,945 Likes: 28 |
Interestingly the guy who designed the original Elan ( south african with moustache now designed the new TVR - cant remnember his name) reckoned that the Europa was a failure handling wise compared with the Elan. Certainly the first lot with Renault (?) engines werent good mechanically.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,035 Likes: 36
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,035 Likes: 36 |
The moustachioed Gordon Murray designed the new TVR, or at least his company did.
He didn't design the Elan though, that was Ron Hickman who also went on to design the Black and decker workmate.
Co-incidentally they were both South African.
Last edited by mph; 14/11/17 08:28 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 5,587
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 5,587 |
Lotus used to have their national Lotus day at Donnington which I went to a few times , a few breadvans there , one had an rv8 in the back instead of the 4 pot !
Geneva 2016 plus 8' The Green Godess' 4 side exits .
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,906 Likes: 353
Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,906 Likes: 353 |
There was a racing version with a large V8 Steve. I'd have to find the right book to remind myself of the full details though.
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 270
Learner Plates Off!
|
|
Learner Plates Off!
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 270 |
I've had 2 but with a twist. Both were "Banks" Europa Engineering cars. One was their 47R and one was the 62S. Both Vauxhall 16v powered. I was silly not keeping one.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,366 Likes: 354
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,366 Likes: 354 |
I attended the Donington event a couple of times. It was excellent. Only about 20 mins from daughters house.
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 853
Talk Morgan Regular
|
|
OP
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 853 |
I always knew them by this name but never knew why. I don't recall seeing a real breadvan looking similar. Is there a story here?
Ken A.
Plus 4 2009 Centenary Metallic Red
Plus 8 1994 Dark Green (prev)
Honda CB100 The Big One
|
|
|
|
|
