Elden Racing Cars was a British motor sport company involved in designing (under the brand of Design Formula), building and racing cars. Most frequently associated with

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vehicles (among others). In total Elden produced more than 38 individual designs from birth to the present day. The company was founded in 1967 by John Thompson and brothers

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Racing cars

External links

Elden Racing websitePhotos and specifications of all Elden models

References

1961 establishments in England British racecar constructors Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1961 British companies established in 1961 {{motorvehicle-company-stub