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£4,782 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)

1969 Riley Elf MkIII

United Kingdom • 17 Sept 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1969 Riley Elf MkIII, with only 43,166 miles, boasts single-family ownership from new. While it presents well in its original condition, potential buyers should consider its limited recent use and lack of comprehensive early maintenance history.

Condition

7

The car is in pleasingly original condition and looks reassuringly solid, with only 43,166 miles and single-family ownership since new. However, it has some wear from age and use, and the MOT history shows it has only covered around 1,000 miles since 2009, suggesting it may need some mechanical attention. It also comes with no early maintenance history.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

RA2S31323899

Odometer:

43,166 miles

Reg Number:

UAX955H

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description In single family ownership from new; only 43k miles; always garaged; highly original; just how we like them! Spotting a gap in the market for a more luxurious version of the humble Mini, in 1961 BMC launched a pair of up-market models by 'topping and tailing' the tiny saloon for a more traditional ‘three-box’ look.

Retaining the majority of the basic Mini components, the Riley Elf and the Wolseley Hornet had a proper boot at the back, complete with tail fins, and lashings of chrome at the front with a traditional upright radiator grille and additional chrome air intakes.

Step inside and the transformation was even more dramatic, with a glorious full-width walnut dash with twin glove boxes, leather upholstery, chrome ashtray and an interior light so you could straighten your tie before heading for the bar at the Rotary Club.

Both cars went through three revisions, the MKIII gaining a single carb version of the 998cc Cooper engine rather than the original 848cc unit (good ...