On christmas day my grandad passed away. He left me his old riley elf, which he loved and drove it on a road rally over to and through the isle of man.
I was very uncertain what to do with the car, i wanted it restored but not sure who i can trust with it.
Yesterday i got offered all bthe runnin gear from my mates mini. Its a 1380cc a series thats fairly quick motor. I quickly hatched the plan that i will break my unfinished swift gti engined mini. It has big brakes, collies, nice wheels ect.
The plan is too get the elf structual and mechanically sound and througgh an mot, it has a fair amount of rot now and also has pretty terrible paint. Hence the rat look part of the project. I will slowly buy new trim and replace panels as and whhen is convinient.
Iam very excited by this project because i seriously lost the mini bug for about 4 years but now i have some enthusiasm to sort something out.
I also have to many projects and this will make 2 long term projects into one shortish mission.
The elf is tax exempt as well. Mint.
Pics tonight when i can upload them.
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Originally Posted by Sturge
