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  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, May 9, 2010
    A little history of the Riley from Wikipedia.

    The popularity of the original Mini spawned many models that targeted different markets:

    Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf (1961–1969)

    Built as more luxurious versions of the Mini, both the Wolseley Hornet and the Riley Elf had longer, slightly finned rear wings and larger boots that gave the cars a more traditional "three-box" look. Front-end treatment, which incorporated each marque's traditional upright grille design, also contributed to a less utilitarian appearance. The cars had larger-diameter chrome hubcaps than the Austin and Morris Minis, and additional chrome accents, bumper overriders and wood-veneer dashboards. The Riley was the more expensive of the two cars. The name "Wolseley Hornet" was first used on a 1930s sports car, while the name "Elf" recalled the Riley Sprite and Imp sports cars, also of the 1930s. The full-width dashboard was a differentiator between the Elf and Hornet. This better dashboard was the idea of Christopher Milner the Sales Manager for Riley.

    Both cars went through three versions. Initially, they used the 848 cc engine, changing to a single carburetor version of the Cooper's 998 cc power unit in the Mark II in 1963. The MKIII facelift of 1966 brought wind-up windows and fresh-air fascia vents; also concealed door hinges two years before these were seen on the mainstream Mini. 30,912 Riley Elfs and 28,455 Wolseley Hornets were built.
     
  2. MightyStripes

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    #3 MightyStripes, May 9, 2010
    Congrats! Very nice little mini! We do stripes for them as well :):Thumbsup:
     
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    #4 Twstgrp, May 9, 2010
    A good thing my Mum-in-law, never got to drive one like yours. She thought the one she had was more than enough. I would have liked it though. Her's was a "G reg" making it a 1968 0r 1969.
     
  4. Jason Montague

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    #5 Jason Montague, May 9, 2010
    :Thumbsup:NICE CAR!!!!!! I'm sure that you didn't get that car in such pristine condition but rather had to invest a lot of time,money, and labor; and it shows. :cornut: Jason
     
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    #6 Metalman, May 9, 2010
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    Red Riley MINI of the Month - May '10

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    #7 Red Riley, May 9, 2010
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    #8 Rixter, May 10, 2010
    That is a GREAT little Mini! Congrats!
     
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    #9 Wikedmini, May 10, 2010
    nice indeed
     
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    #10 cct1, May 13, 2010
    This is one my favorite Mini's of all time--very classy!
     
  10. Johngo

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    #11 Johngo, May 18, 2010
    Lovely! Top notch all the way.
     
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    #12 Minidave, May 18, 2010
    I saw Kreacher in the metal at the MEMW in West Consin last summer, and it's every bit as sharp as it looks in the pics. Well done!
     
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    Red Riley MINI of the Month - May '10

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    #13 Red Riley, May 30, 2010
    Not West Consin, it was in Mini Soda!
    Thanks!
     
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    Red Riley MINI of the Month - May '10

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    #14 Red Riley, Dec 22, 2010
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    Hey gang! In case you haven't seen the January issue of Mini Magazine yet, my VTEC powered Riley Elf "Kreacher" is in the running for Mini of the Year! I was thrilled just to get into the magazine back in April, and thrilled again to win the Mini of the Month here on the Motoring Alliance forum. Now this is really amazing! I'd appreciate your support by going to www.futurecompetitions.com/minigrandfinal10 and voting for your favorite car. And of course I hope it's my Elf! Cheers!

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    #15 MightyStripes, Dec 23, 2010
    Congrats! Nice Mini Love it!
     
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    #16 B.A.D., Dec 23, 2010
    That is a sweet car!


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    #17 Bigprfed22, Jan 12, 2011
    :beer