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LOT 551

1967 Riley Elf MkIII Saloon Registration no. YMU 362H Chassis no. RA2S31240644 Engine no. 99H9605

Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000Lot to be sold without reserve
Lot 551

1967 Riley Elf MkIII Saloon

1967 Riley Elf MkIII Saloon
Registration no. YMU 362H
Chassis no. RA2S31240644
Engine no. 99H9605

• Single family ownership from new until this year
• Highly original
• Exceptionally comprehensive history
• 'Driving superbly'

A luxury Mini blessed with marginally greater boot space and an improved interior, the Riley Elf (together with its Wolseley Hornet stablemate) debuted in 1961, the duo being differentiated by contrasting chromed grilles in each marque's traditional style and the presence of a full-width wood veneer dashboard in the slightly more upmarket Elf. There was much greater use of chromium plating as well as the option of two-tone colour schemes, while both models enjoyed an interior considerably better appointed than that of 'ordinary' Minis. The original 848cc-engined Elf/Hornet was superseded by the more powerful 998cc MkII in 1963. Subsequent improvements included Hydrolastic suspension, a diaphragm clutch and, in the form of the 1966-launched MkIII, the Hornet/Elf became the first of the Mini family to feature wind-up windows, face-level ventilation, remote gear change linkage and deleted external door hinges. Built only between 1961 and 1969, the Elf and Hornet are today counted among the most collectible of early Minis.

Owned by the same family from new until earlier this year, this Riley Elf comes with a remarkable fully comprehensive history dating from 1969 to the present and contained within two box files (perusal essential). According to our vendor the car is highly original - albeit in need of a respray - and drives superbly. Just circa 69,500 miles are displaying on the odometer. Described as in good condition throughout, with patinated interior, this exceptional Riley Elf comes complete with a V5C document, handbook, jack, and a manufacturer's brochure.

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