Freda (Elf 1963 Mk 1) For sale

Ben has now decided to sell his Elf. He has not managed to continue with the restoration so it is in similar condition as the original photos he put on the forum. See link below and if interested please contact Ben by PM. He lives near Oswestry and is looking for around £1000.
Thanks

Tony
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https://elf-hornet.forumotion.com/t16-freda-s-nose-job?highlight=Freda#742

Thanks Tony for putting this on the main board.

So, to give everyone a few more details, Freda was first registered 1st March 1963, which makes it quite an early Elf. It has the 848cc engine and dry suspension.

It was taken off the road by it's previous owner (a Mr Riley!!) in 1987 who stripped it down to restore after he had completed another Elf. Unfortunately he became ill and was never able to finish it. I heard about the car in 2007 and had always wanted to restore an old mini, so bought it with lots of good intentions. However, I have to admit now that I shall never be able to do anything with it due to lack of time with other commitments, so offer it for sale to somebody else.

Although it's been off the road for 25 years, it's always been dry stored and as such the rear end isn't in bad shape at all. The front end has suffered more so though, and currently has no wings, a crumpled front panel, no A-panels or doors. I have heritage A-panels (inner and outer) and door skins to put on as well as a good secondhand early full skirt front panel (must be very rare by now?...). As I bought the car as a shell with many boxes of bits, I cannot gaurantee that everything is there to complete the restoration, but it seems to be pretty much there - maybe with the exception of some door furniture.

She also comes with a spare 848cc magic wand engine and gearbox and two spare sets of seats and internal trim.

It's pre A reg so carries a three number, three letter plate.

I'm looking for around £1000 for the whole lot.

Please feel free to ask any questions and I shall do my best to answer.

Thanks for looking.

Ben

Hi guys

I now realise that I was being hopelessly optimistic with my price for the car, as this thread died a death!...

But, I really need the garage space for my other mini to get it undercover for the winter, so the Elf is now for sale on Ebay with no reserve.

There are lots more pictures to give you an idea of the condition of the car.

Again, if you have any questions, please just shout.

Here's the link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/riley-elf-/181036732246?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a26a14f56

Thanks

Ben