is the riley elf just a mini with a boot????
Riley Elf?
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simdhillon
, Mar 27 2010 09:55 PM
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 09:55 PM
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 09:57 PM
My Poo is far more than just that!!
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 10:00 PM
1961-1969
Production of Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet.
Details: Two more luxurious versions of the mini saloon produced to cater for a slightly different market. Body length was extended by 8½ inches. The front and rear appear different to the standard saloon with upright grille and rear fins with a top-opening boot-lid. The Mk2 brought with it a larger engine in January 1963. Loss of external hinges in 1966. Mk3 released in 1969. Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet similar in specification although quality of trim slightly higher with the Elf.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc (From 1963)
(Taken from Miniworld).
They are one of my favourite variations on the mini saloon
Production of Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet.
Details: Two more luxurious versions of the mini saloon produced to cater for a slightly different market. Body length was extended by 8½ inches. The front and rear appear different to the standard saloon with upright grille and rear fins with a top-opening boot-lid. The Mk2 brought with it a larger engine in January 1963. Loss of external hinges in 1966. Mk3 released in 1969. Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet similar in specification although quality of trim slightly higher with the Elf.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc (From 1963)
(Taken from Miniworld).
They are one of my favourite variations on the mini saloon
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 10:04 PM
i like it. u could fit a standard mini front to it couldnt u??
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 10:06 PM
i like it. u could fit a standard mini front to it couldnt u??
Why on earth would you want to do that??
Mind you there was a special edition(maybe South Africa?) that actually offered this combination.
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 10:21 PM
im might get a elf. are they expensive?
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 10:24 PM
ive never really liked elfs, until i read the feature on the vtec elf in this months mini mag... now that car just make me go mmmmmm
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 10:24 PM
prices seem to have strengthened recently but not as strong as Mk1 mini's
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 10:52 PM
My Poo is far more than just that!!
haha gets me every time
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Posted 28 March 2010 - 10:01 AM
Riley Elf very fine collectors car.A good one would cost.They will only go up in value.My old mate sold a moke about two years ago and the Que wanting it.MG did sim. with some of the Austins.
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Posted 28 March 2010 - 10:14 AM
And that made sense?Riley Elf very fine collectors car.A good one would cost.They will only go up in value.My old mate sold a moke about two years ago and the Que wanting it.MG did sim. with some of the Austins.
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Posted 29 March 2010 - 11:28 AM
Riley Elf very fine collectors car.A good one would cost.They will only go up in value.
My old mate sold a moke about two years ago and the queue of people wanting it was massive.
MG did similar with some of the Austins. (made MG badged versions with minor upgrades)
And that made sense?
Better?
I've two Hornet's currently undergoing restoration. One to a standard saloon, and the other, if I ever get round to it, will be a track day roadster... But all in good time!
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