Riley Elf 1962 mk1

hello i am pat member of the crewes missiles and minifinity
but can also be found an the specialist mini forum
this is my new baby coming very soon.
plan is to restore it to it's former glory 100% original



and this is my other mini

I viewed this Elf about 18 months ago and decided the job was a little beyond my restoration and welding skills. From memory, the rear boot area was particulary bad, needing a new rear slam panel and extensive repairs to the boot area.
Check out panels available from Catmint as he has boot repair sections available to save you the time and effort fabricating your own, unless you have other ideas.
Mk1 Elf and Hornets are quite rare so its worth restoring.
Good luck with your project.

my other mini was completely restore by myself. so hope i can do this one next


cheers for the panel tip

Hi Pat

Welcome to the group, the elf looks ok in the photos

CJ

i hope it is mainly 46years surface rust only

the little car looks good to me - but then i have rusty so my spectacles always seem to be rose-tinted!

all the best with the resto-job!

Al

Hello Pat.

Welcome to the Forum

Hello Pat! (We met on the 'Finity stand at Stanford).

Glad to see that Elf went to a good home! I saw it advertised and thought, if only I didn't already have so many Minis and so little time! I've seen your other car, so I'm sure you'll make a great job of this one. Welcome to the world of Elfs! (ps and thanks for putting me onto this forum through 'Finity...)