Kreacher :: 1968 Riley Elf MKIII(Classic Mini Variant in case you were wo

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  1. Red Riley

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    Kreacher :: 1968 Riley Elf MKIII(Classic Mini Variant in case you were wo (2010-03-15 13:19:41)
     
  2. Nathan

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    Garage of the Day 7/24/14
     
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    That is a cool car.:Thumbsup:
     
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    A very interesting and personalized classic !!
     
  6. Firebro17

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    These care very cool classics! This one is especially nice.
    Thanks for the very informative bio as well. :Thumbsup:
     
  7. MCS02

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    Ok I hate to show my ignorance, but did the hood and grill come from the factory or is it a MOD?
     
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    #8 Firebro17, Jul 24, 2014
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    That's a Riley Elf. A variant so to speak.
     
  9. Firebro17

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    #9 Firebro17, Jul 24, 2014
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    Along with the Wolesley Hornet, these were essentially a more luxurious Mini...
     
  10. MCS02

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    Thanks. It's a nice Clasic!
     
  11. eMINIparts

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    LOVE IT!!!!! :Thumbsup:
     
  12. Texchappy

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    Very nice Elf, just don't give it a sock.
     
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    Really like all the subtle and not subtle mods !!
     

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