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Riley Elf (ADO 15)

The posh Mini with a big bum. The Riley Elf and Riley Elf versions of the Mini were launched in 1961 with the 848cc engine. In 1963 the MkII Elf was launched with a 998cc engine, and in 1964 it gained Hydrolastic suspension. The MkIII Elf and Elf appeared in 1966 with wind-up windows and concealed hinges. In 1969 production stopped and the Clubman models took over as the upmarket Minis.

Riley Elf MkIII - boot badge	Riley Elf MkIII - grille	Riley Elf MkIII	Riley Elf MkII, still with the 848cc engine but now with the more efficient baulk ring synchromesh. By March '63 the engine had been uprated to 998cc, giving an extra 4bhp, and a useful increase in torque. The Mark II had 75.7mph speed compared to the 71.7mph maximum of the Mark I, and was faster from 0-50mph (15.2sec compared to 16.9secs) and from 20-40mph (9.3"compared to 14secs).	Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet were introduced as upmarket versions of the Mini in 1961.The Riley version was the more expensive.
Riley Elf MkIII. Wind-up door windows first appeared on the Mk III Hornet and Elf in 1966. Both these booted Minis ended production in 1969	Riley Elf MkIII. The Mark Three Elf and Hornet got new front doors with wind-up windows and concealed door hinges years before the other Minis.	Riley Elf MkII. Intended as small, luxurious cars, having a larger boot and a more sophisticated looking front. The name "Elf" recalled the Riley Sprite and Imp sports cars, also of the 1930s. Cars went through three versions. Initially they used the 848 cc engine, changing to a single carburettor version of the Cooper's 998 cc power unit in the MkII in 1963. The MKIII facelift of 1966 brought wind-up windows and concealed door hinges two years before these were seen on the mainstream Mini. 30,912 Riley Elfs were built.	Riley Elf MkIII	Riley Elf MkIII - tail light
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