Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s

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Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s

Post by John E. Guitar » Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:41 am

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.

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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s

Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:13 am

Way cool!.
Thanks
Rich
When did I do that?

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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s

Post by perry kete » Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:54 pm

What a great car. It looks like you could make one from an erector set. :shock:
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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s

Post by Ruxstel24 » Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:44 pm

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. :)

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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s

Post by John E. Guitar » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:39 pm

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/

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Re: Elfe cyclecar from the 1920s

Post by Duey_C » Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:43 pm

I wanna drive that! I would.
Get it good and warmed up and... Go!
Thanks John!
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