I saw this interesting Elfe cyclecar at a car event in Rambouillet, France a year or so back.
It’s a fairly authentic recreation of the car in the old photo. The original was built by Eugene Mauve, creator of the Bol d'Or cyclecar/motorcycle race, which is still being run and will be held this September.
The owner told me he thinks it will do 110km/h although the steering setup looks a bit hairy for that kind of speed.
Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s
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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s
What a great car. It looks like you could make one from an erector set.
1922 Coupe & 1927 Touring
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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s
I'm thinking you don't want to lean back in the seat !!
I would like to know more about the engine...
In the old picture it has a little cooling fan beside the engine.
I would like to know more about the engine...
In the old picture it has a little cooling fan beside the engine.
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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s
The powerplant is an 1100 cc Anzani 20° Vee Twin.
The owner has a museum near Chartres - Musée Ateliers des Pionniers:
http://www.musee-ateliers-des-pionniers.fr/
A few videos of the car:
https://www.facebook.com/Retroviseur/vi ... 636368600/
https://youtu.be/hxC3mXf2gWg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug2WJde ... e=youtu.be
There are a few more engine photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/AmisRVdelaR/po ... 642843845/
The owner has a museum near Chartres - Musée Ateliers des Pionniers:
http://www.musee-ateliers-des-pionniers.fr/
A few videos of the car:
https://www.facebook.com/Retroviseur/vi ... 636368600/
https://youtu.be/hxC3mXf2gWg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug2WJde ... e=youtu.be
There are a few more engine photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/AmisRVdelaR/po ... 642843845/
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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s
I wanna drive that! I would.
Get it good and warmed up and... Go!
Thanks John!
Get it good and warmed up and... Go!
Thanks John!
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