Yes, I often think that if you consider the central "core" of the SS1 chassis, then it really has a very strong resemblance to the Elan. In the case of the Elan though, that's all you've got, the occupants are basically just sitting in a GRP tub, whereas in the SS1 you've got the extra outriggers and side rails, A and B pillars, plus the rear end structure inside the boot. Not to mention the armatures as well.philhoward wrote:More like that of the SS1, IIRC?
Of course in the case of a racing Elan, the above wouldn't be true, because it would have to have a comprehensive cage structure (though the boot presumably falls outside this, hence the damage).