Riley Elf Mk III

The Riley Elf Mk III is identified by the absence of exterior door hinges and new push button door handles. It was also the first in the Mini range to have wind-up windows. This meant changes to the interior door trim, a reduction in the size of the door pockets and new interior door handles. Swivelling fresh air vents were now fitted into both ends of the full width fascia and a remote gear change lever as used on the Mini-Cooper. Further improvements during its short life were changes to the seats and later a four-speed synchromesh gearbox. All Elf Mk III were fitted with Hydrolastic suspension. By the end of production in August 1969 a total of 9,574 cars had been built.