The Elva Mk VI rear - engined sports car made its competition debut at Brands Hatch on Boxing Day , 1961 , driven by Chris Ashmore , finishing second to the 3 - litre Ferrari of Graham Hill .
The Elva Mk VI rear - engined sports car , with 1,100 c.c . 
 Coventry Climax power , made its competition debut at Brands Hatch on Boxing Day , 1961 , driven by Chris Ashmore , finishing second to the 3 - litre Ferrari of Graham Hill .