Purvis Eureka
| Purvis Eureka | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Purvis Cars |
| Production | 1974–1991 |
| Designer | Allan Purvis |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Sports car Kit car |
| Body style |
Coupé Targa coupe |
| Layout | RR |
| Platform | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Related | Nova |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
VW 1.6 F4 VW 2.0 F4 Ford 1.6 I4 Ford 2.0 I4 Mazda Rotary |
| Transmission | Volkswagen four-speed |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Length | 4420 mm |
| Width | 1753 mm |
| Height | 1067 mm |
| Curb weight | 700 kg [1] |
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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Purvis Eureka sales brochure, page 2 at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 27 August 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Purvis Eureka at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 17 August 2010
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Models at www.eurekacarclub.com.au Retrieved on 27 August 2010
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Mike McCarthy, Great Australian Sports Cars and Specials, 1987, pages 110-115
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 151