Purvis Eureka
 |
|
| Manufacturer | Purvis Cars |
|---|---|
| Production | 1974–1991 |
| Class | Sports car Kit car |
| Body style | Coupé Targa coupe |
| Layout | RR |
| Platform | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Engine | VW 1.6 F4 VW 2.0 F4 Ford 1.6 I4 Ford 2.0 I4 Mazda Rotary |
| Transmission | Volkswagen four-speed |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Length | 4420 mm |
| Width | 1753 mm |
| Height | 1067 mm |
| Curb weight | 700 kg [1] |
| Related | Nova |
| Designer | Alan Purvis |
The Purvis Eureka is a sports car which was produced by Purvis Cars at Dandenong in Victoria, Australia [1] from 1974 to 1991.[2]
First exhibited at the 1974 Melbourne International Motor Show,[1] the Eureka was based on the British Nova kit car design of 1971.[3] It utilised a Volkswagen Beetle chassis,[4] a fibreglass body [3] and, most commonly, an air-cooled Volkswagen flat four or a Ford inline four-cylinder engine.[4] Others with Mazda Rotary powerplants were also produced.[2] The Eureka was offered both as a kit car and as a fully assembled vehicle.[5] The coupe body had no doors, access being via a manually operated one piece canopy, although a power operated canopy was later offered as an option.[5] A Targa top version was also available from the early 1980s.[2]
Three models of the Eureka were produced.
- Purvis Eureka Sports, from 1974 to 1975 [2]
- Purvis Eureka PL30, from 1975 to 1976 [2]
- Purvis Eureka F4, from 1976 to 1991 [2]
235 examples of the Eureka Sports were produced [4] and the total output of all Eureka models had reached 683 when production ended in 1991.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Purvis Eureka sales brochure, page 2 at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 27 August 2010
- ^ a b c d e f Purvis Eureka at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 17 August 2010
- ^ a b c Models at www.eurekacarclub.com.au Retrieved on 27 August 2010
- ^ a b c Mike McCarthy, Great Australian Sports Cars and Specials, 1987, pages 110-115
- ^ a b Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 151
