[{"id": 17548283, "authorName": "jgills240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgills240/", "bidAmount": 1964, "content": "USD $1,964 bid placed by jgills240", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746310035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17548284, "authorName": "jgills240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgills240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool! Had a Minor, but always wanted an Elf!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746310073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548408, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car.\nThese were very under rated Minis in my opinion.\nSome clarification on the engine.\nA regular Mini 998 engine is different than a 998 Cooper engine.\nThis is listed as \"998cc inline-four sourced from the Mini Cooper\"\n....but carries on to rate this engine at 38HP...which is not Cooper HP.\nSo which engine is in this little gem?\nIm not familiar with the 9WR code.\nThe difference between a Cooper engine \nand a regular Mini engine is a couple thousand $ at least.\nThe flares are not standard. Drums still fitted at front, so what width of wheel are these. I'd guess 3.5\" as 5.20 tyres are fitted.\nThe flares spoil it a bit.....metal/glass fibre? Maybe some spacers fitted ti fill those?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746312326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548544, "authorName": "motowfo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motowfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer thanks for your insights!! 3.5\u201d rims( stock).\r\n\r\nTotally agree with your engine comments. Rated at 77 MPH top speed (optimistic, in my opinion), it\u2019s still a hoot to drive around and gets a ton of waves and smiles wherever it goes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746314549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548559, "authorName": "Pdigwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdigwig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer 9WR is the Wolseley Hornet/ Riley Elf MKII pre closed circuit breather\r\n\r\nSo a proper motor for this car. Not a Cooper. 998 Cooper would have a 9F number", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1746314880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548565, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pdigwig what I thought.\r\nPerhaps the listing should be edited as it is not a 998 Cooper engine", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1746315047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548636, "authorName": "Ducmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducmaster/", "bidAmount": 2995, "content": "USD $2,995 bid placed by Ducmaster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746316374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17548672, "authorName": "LuvBritCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbritcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always liked the Elf. Don't see many out and about or here on BaT. Basically a bit larger Mini. This one looks nice. Good luck to the seller. The buyer will have a rare car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746316915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548710, "authorName": "motowfo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motowfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT Please modify listing as a Hornet /Worsley/Elf engine. Not Cooper", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1746317478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548909, "authorName": "935DP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/935dp/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by 935DP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746320794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17549405, "authorName": "LateBrakeU2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latebrakeu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The pimps Mini\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746330656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17549632, "authorName": "Richard_Gaffey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard_gaffey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So to be clear there are no door cards and no headliner and this is the famous magic wand shifter and is there further info on the flares....I like the flares but am curious about their construction...what engine is this?....also, we need a start up and drive ad lights review...thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746340818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17549728, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smart looking Elf ! \r\nElfs are definitely the nicest and best equipped \"upmarket\" Minis. \r\nI currently have a Mk II with a worked-on Cooper 998 engine which is such a sweet motor suiting the Elf's character very well. Had an auto 998 MK III before which was a bit of a letdown, as ist was shifting up and down an up all the time as this little38hp/lc unit doesn't really provide any torque, a bit of a nerve-wrecking drive.\r\nIt is a bit of a letdown that the seats have been recovered with vinyl instead of leather as per original, and blackening the original beautiful wood-veneered dashbord of the Elf (and Wolseley Hornet as well) is something of a sacrilege .... IMO\r\nAnyway, GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746354366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17549734, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And this one definitely needs door catch straps to prevent ruining the hinges (and their paint), and urgently needs a battery cover over the exposed terminals !! (I do know why......)\r\nNEWTON COMMERCIAL in the UK can help with all the interior needs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746355088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17549841, "authorName": "motowfo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motowfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nickdoc @Richard_Gaffey Thanks for your comments! The battery exposed terminals explanation is that we keep the car on a maintainer. I took the car out of the collection building and took the shots without doing the tidy up on the terminals. My bad. I should mention that there is also a spare that comes with the car.\r\n\r\nThe car, when purchased in 21 years ago, had leather seats that were in a very worn state. Those seats were used to create the full covers (yes, vinyl) that are in the car. We agree about the \"blackening of the dash\" but this was done by previous owner and has been left as it was when purchased.\r\n\r\nVideos coming in between rain showers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746359872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17550128, "authorName": "balticson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balticson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'Austin' sporty steering wheel here, \nreplacing the original, with 'Riley' blue diamond.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746365256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17550245, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great catch, @Mayjer, @motowfo, @Pdigwig \u2014 we've updated the listing. Thanks for pointing it out!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746366444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17551417, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here in the PNW, we were all lucky enough to have a Club President who is dedicated fan of the Elf / Hornet variants. When he began to sell his 'Several' cars, club members were able to buy them. So, now we have a very high number of these beautiful variants around, and they always make me smile. \r\nThis example is not stock in many ways ( x2 on the dash treatment, the vinyl, and curious about the flares ) but still, the basics are all there after 61 years, so quite the appeal. GLWTA,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746377314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17551503, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "P.S. \r\nAs a fan of the P.A.C.E. / B.A.B.E subgroup within the MiniWorld, I'd offer up that this is a nice start for a MiniFan to get into Variants. (Protect All Clubman Estates / Booted Aint Bad Either) . Again, GLWTA,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746377830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17553149, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a Riley Elf years ago. Mine didn't have an extended boot either.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746383285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17554053, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brakeservo: \nthe boot isn't extended - they came like this from the factory\nWas yours a pre-WW II ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746386653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17556483, "authorName": "Gtamini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtamini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some may not like the look of the Elf or Hornet but they\u2019re very much Minis and are respected by miniacs.\n\nPecking order:\nMini Sedan - Newbies\nMini Estates - family buyers\nMini Vans and Pickup- Practical users\nElf and Hornet - Eccentrics\nMoke - Hardcore miniacs \n\nNice Elf\nGLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1746414746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17560149, "authorName": "austinminigirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinminigirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this! I have owned pretty much all the mini variants. I have had a Moke, clubman wagon, and still own the Riley V tec (bought on BAT), Cooper S and a mini pickup I brought over from England way back in 1996. \u2764\ufe0f", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1746467981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17568409, "authorName": "motowfo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motowfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold Start Video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746535438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17568506, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like someone else mentioned....this car is screaming for door check straps!\r\nThe cold start video really shows the problem. Wouldn't take much to do some damage.\r\nReadily available and easy to install.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746536282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17579444, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gtamini\u00a0listed a \"Pecking order:\" of Mini variants.\r\n\r\nI like the Elf and Hornets. I think if more people had a chance to experience them, there would be a bigger following.\r\n\r\nI have a question about the pecking order list. Where would you say the Austin America (and siblings) would fall? I had an Austin 1100 (4- door, black over red) with the brute (hah) 44 hp engine and a manual transmission. A momentum car if ever there was one. I learned to keep up the speed and the brakes were never to be used unless parking. To say the acceleration was leisurely, would be unfair to leisure.\r\n\r\nThe car was actually a great car. I could fit myself plus four fellow 5'9\"-6 ft teenagers from our soccer team in it and there was just enough room in the trunk for our bags. The car was surprisingly comfortable (Hydrolastic suspension; \"Hydrolastic is fantastic!\") and handled reasonably well by the standard of the day. Did well in the snow too. If all else fails, back up the hill.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746590788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17580908, "authorName": "neilrpitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilrpitt/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "USD $5,500 bid placed by neilrpitt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746627306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17582158, "authorName": "jpfrazier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpfrazier/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "USD $6,500 bid placed by jpfrazier", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746635378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17582949, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleche_dOr there is absolutely no \"pecking order\" when it comes to the Mini family.\nThe ADO16 range of cars (1100, 1300GT, America, etc.) Are not Minis !\nSame engine blocks etc., similar gearbox...thats it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746639060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17603840, "authorName": "neilrpitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilrpitt/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "USD $6,750 bid placed by neilrpitt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746800919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17613199, "authorName": "motowfo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motowfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally had enough of a break in the weather to get a short driving video together. Misty out but at least it wasn't pouring down rain! \r\n\r\nLast day of the auction. I will do my best to be available for any questions that may come up! Good luck with your bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746878661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17614471, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kind of reminds me of the car that Basil (Fawlty Towers) beat the beejesus out of with a tree branch because it stalled on him. AH the good Ole days.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746893316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17614828, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_747 what an hilarious scene that was!\r\nIt was an 1100 Estate however.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746896159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17614866, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer For us yanks, these old British small cars all look alike...;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746896370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17617048, "authorName": "mcbulb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcbulb/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "USD $6,900 bid placed by mcbulb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746904297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17617197, "authorName": "neilrpitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilrpitt/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "USD $7,100 bid placed by neilrpitt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746904884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17617242, "authorName": "neilrpitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilrpitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/10/25 for USD $7,100.00 to neilrpitt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746905100, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17617306, "authorName": "motowfo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motowfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @neilrpitt!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746905475, "type": "comment"}]