26th Jun, 2021 12:00
Online Auction of Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Registrations & Automobilia
1966 Riley Elf MKII
Registration - MYL 318D
Chassis No. - RA252912069
M.O.T. - February 2022
Odometer - 50,320
It would surely be hard to find a more pristine, matching numbers Riley Elf than this one. Having acquired it in 2018, the vendors decided that, while the bodywork was ‘rock solid, the paintwork merely short of a good polish, and the engine running like a sewing machine, the rest of the car was in need of some serious TLC’. So they stripped it bare. The seats were reupholstered and new trim, headlining and carpeting procured. The brightwork was re-chromed, the dashboard re-lacquered and the badges re-plated and re-enamelled. All five wheels were sandblasted, powder-coated and shod with new tyres. The hydrolastic suspension was refreshed and all the car’s mechanical components investigated and replaced where necessary.
At the time the engine was reinstalled, the starter motor, solenoid, battery and clutch cable were also all renewed. The finishing touches included a woodrim steering wheel and fresh set of number plates. Last, but by no means least, the paintwork was treated to the attentions of a professional detailer. To all intents and purposes, ‘MYL 318D’ now looks very much as it must have done on leaving the factory 55 years ago, and utterly of its time in Old English White over Arianca Beige, complemented by a red leather interior. It is being sold complete with current MOT valid to February 10, 2022.
Three versions of the Elf were produced during the model’s nine-year reign. The 38bhp MKII launched in 1963 was powered by a single SU HS2 carburettor version of the Mini Cooper's 998 cc unit. In tune with upgrades for the standard Mini, Hydrolastic suspension was fitted from September 1964. Some 30,912 Riley Elfs were manufactured all told.
In summary:
- A beautifully but sensitively refurbished example
- Currently displaying just 50,320 miles from new
- MOT’d into February 2022
Location of Vehicle - Buerton, Cheshire
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £11,250
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - MYL 318D
Chassis No. - RA252912069
M.O.T. - February 2022
Odometer - 50,320
It would surely be hard to find a more pristine, matching numbers Riley Elf than this one. Having acquired it in 2018, the vendors decided that, while the bodywork was ‘rock solid, the paintwork merely short of a good polish, and the engine running like a sewing machine, the rest of the car was in need of some serious TLC’. So they stripped it bare. The seats were reupholstered and new trim, headlining and carpeting procured. The brightwork was re-chromed, the dashboard re-lacquered and the badges re-plated and re-enamelled. All five wheels were sandblasted, powder-coated and shod with new tyres. The hydrolastic suspension was refreshed and all the car’s mechanical components investigated and replaced where necessary.
At the time the engine was reinstalled, the starter motor, solenoid, battery and clutch cable were also all renewed. The finishing touches included a woodrim steering wheel and fresh set of number plates. Last, but by no means least, the paintwork was treated to the attentions of a professional detailer. To all intents and purposes, ‘MYL 318D’ now looks very much as it must have done on leaving the factory 55 years ago, and utterly of its time in Old English White over Arianca Beige, complemented by a red leather interior. It is being sold complete with current MOT valid to February 10, 2022.
Three versions of the Elf were produced during the model’s nine-year reign. The 38bhp MKII launched in 1963 was powered by a single SU HS2 carburettor version of the Mini Cooper's 998 cc unit. In tune with upgrades for the standard Mini, Hydrolastic suspension was fitted from September 1964. Some 30,912 Riley Elfs were manufactured all told.
In summary:
- A beautifully but sensitively refurbished example
- Currently displaying just 50,320 miles from new
- MOT’d into February 2022
Location of Vehicle - Buerton, Cheshire
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: Online Auction of Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Registrations & Automobilia, 26th Jun, 2021
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