Highlights
- Only 30,278 miles from new
- Huge history file covering several box files
- Over £30,000 spent on restoration
- Long MOT to February 2025
- Unique registration number included: 848 ELF
The Appeal
The Riley Elf was a simple yet clever idea. A luxurious take on the Mini with very different styling, including a decent sized boot. The Mk2 got a detuned version of the Cooper 998cc engine and improved brakes.
Today the Elf is a distinctive and very usable alternative to a classic Mini. This one is quite a find, a very low mileage example that comes with £30,000 of maintenance including a photographic restoration. The interior has also been professionally retrimmed.
Running and driving very well and with the reassurance of a long, advisory-free MOT, this is a fantastic example of a very stylish little car.
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 8th March 1966
- Mk2 car and one of the last of those built
- 14 registered keepers
- Comprehensive history file stored in several box files and folders
- Total mileage of 30,278 miles
- Over £30,000 spent on restoration
- Unique registration number: 848 ELF
- Original registration supplied with car on retention so can be easily returned by buyer
- Photographic record of restoration
- MOT to 6th February 2025 with only two minor advisories
The Condition
- High quality older restoration in smart grey colour scheme
- Remains in excellent order thanks to sparing and careful use
- Chromework is similarly well kept
- No visible corrosion to bodywork or underside and confirmed by MOT
- Lovely red vinyl interior in excellent and very original condition
- Veneer dashboard presents well with clear, original dials inset
- Re-trimmed with a new Newton Commercials interior a few years ago
- Retains its Mk2 features including sliding windows
The Mechanics
- Cooper-derived 998cc A-Series engine developing 38bhp
- 4spd manual gearbox
- All mechanical parts work as they should
- Huge history file as shown in photographs
- Smooth transmission and strong engine
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