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jonrjen
39 Posts |
 Posted - July 02 2003 : 09:07:22 AM
Ok, I was playing around on EBay.......the end result was a new toy.
However I am unable to locate any amount of information on what I just purchased. Anyone have any information or links you can share with me on this would be appreciated. Feel free to voice your views on this deal.
Here is a link to the auction posting, but be kind, I am old enough to have known better.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2421476818&category=7251&rd=1 I will take any feedback anyone is willing to give, I know this is not a great fast looking Lambo or a Cobra kit, but give me your thoughts. Being a Honda it sould run for ever you would think.
It must be somewhat rare since finding information apprear to be darn difficult. |
meat
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - July 02 2003 : 5:34:00 PM
Wow! Talk about a blast from the past!I believe that the Spex Elf was a Canadian product, based on the first-generation (late 70s?) Honda Civic. Essentially, the body and top were stripped off the car, then a new fiberglass body was added to the mix. And early rebody! I think it's a great little car, and you made a great purchase. Enjoy your car, it's (mechanically and electrically) a Honda and should be just as reliable as one! Your pal,
Meat. 
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jonrjen
39 Posts |
Posted - July 03 2003 : 03:42:09 AM
Meat,
Thanks for your reply. These seem to be much more rare than I thought. To date I have only located two sites with any information. I appeciate you assistance. I am looking forward to picking it up and checking it out.
Figured for the price I gave I couldn't get hurt too badly. Guess push comes to shove, I could always add a bottle of NOS and resale it as a Pocket Rocket Ricer (Honda) mini convertible to some kid who wants to play the "Fast and Furious".
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cowans
41 Posts |
Posted - July 04 2003 : 12:44:16 PM
Well, while checking this forum out, what do I run across? Spex Elf? Here's some trivia for you...
Yes, I went to school with 1 of the designers. Paul Deutchman, I can't recall the other guy right now1. Paul still lives in Montreal, and I see him once every 2 years or so... I can remember Paul in school, drawing F1 designs that, after graduation, took him to England to further his design career. He returned to Mtl, and produced the SPEX! I believe he took it to a show in California, with a purpose to prove you could build one in less than 2 Days.... he finished just under that time! Some magazine wrote him up on this! I believe Honda Corp. was showing some interest in the design! He then moved on to Callaway Corvette and to design products for them. He is currently(or the last time I spoke with him) working for Bombardier Aerospace. Thought I might babble a bit! Enjoy your toy!
Sandy
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jonrjen
39 Posts |
Posted - July 05 2003 : 1:44:38 PM
Sandy,
Great, I appreciate the information. Sometimes you just have to marvel at what the internet can afford you in terms of gobal access.
I also, on another site located a person who has a copy of the original build manual and is sending me photo copies. Should you run across your friend, let him know there are still a couple of his dreams still alive.
Jon
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cowans
41 Posts |
Posted - July 07 2003 : 10:28:57 AM
Will do...
Sandy
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carbuff
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - August 06 2003 : 9:42:47 PM
Hi jonrjen,I seriously considered buying one of these back in 1984. Seriously enough to purchase the assembly instructions on how to build one. Let me know if you are interested. carbuff
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shreck
Canada
37 Posts |
Posted - October 22 2004 : 12:24:18 PM
Here is some recent information on the Spex Elf Spyder!
Paul has supplied more information on this kit car and pictures.Follow the link to find out more about the kit and the designers. www.1stgencivic.com/newsite/what_is_spex_elf.html" target="_blank">http://www.1stgencivic.com/newsite/what_is_spex_elf.html
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tuner1313
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - December 19 2007 : 05:57:01 AM
I hope the person who purchased the Elf is still on here. I have just recently purchased a Spex Elf. I will be starting an Elf registry soon and would like to hear from you or anyone else here who owns or owned an Elf. I have been in contact with Mr. Paul Deutschman and he is a most genuinely friendly helpful person. He estimates there are only about a dozen of these interesting little cars left. He still owns one and it is yellow like the one I purchased. Thank You. |
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Spex Elf .....any information?
