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Oxford Diecast 76RE004

Damask Red Whitehall Beige Riley Elf MKIII

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Another great authentic colour scheme introduces the latest release of the 1960s Riley Elf which is decorated in a deep red with a beige/grey roof.   It is registered KFC 382F from 1967, a year before the Riley marque was absorbed into British Leyland Motors in 1968. A year later again, British Leyland announced the end of Riley production altogether.  The Riley Elf had been introduced in 1961 when this small car sported front wheel drive and a 4-cylinder in-line, 850 cc engine, Its top speed was 70 mph. Upgraded in 1963 to the 988cc Mk.II, it could reach 75 mph and our tooling choice – the Mk.III Elf – had even more refinements with inside door hinges and improved suspension.

Our Riley Elf Mk III replicates the two door, four seater car launched in 1966.  Its rich red exterior colour scheme is echoed with a red interior and seating against a mid brown dashboard.  The exterior trim is mostly chrome including the Elf III ‘signature’ across the boot.  A finishing touch sees the diamond shaped Riley badge in bright blue set into the chrome radiator grille.  

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Damask Red Whitehall Beige Riley Elf MKIII

Manufacturer part number: 76RE004
Period represented by this model: British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS)

The model depicts a Riley Elf Mk III registered KFC 382F in 1967, a year before the Riley brand was incorporated into British Leyland Motors in 1968. Production of Riley cars ceased in 1969 following British Leyland’s announcement. The original Elf was introduced in 1961 with front‑wheel drive and an 850 cc four‑cylinder engine, reaching a top speed of 70 mph. An upgrade in 1963 increased the capacity to 988 cc (Mk II) with a top speed of 75 mph, and the Mk III added refined door hinges and improved suspension.

The die‑cast replica reproduces the two‑door, four‑seater vehicle launched in 1966. It is finished in a deep red body with a beige/grey roof, a matching red interior, and a mid‑brown dashboard. Chrome trim surrounds the car and the “Elf III” badge is displayed on the boot. A bright‑blue diamond‑shaped Riley badge is set into the chrome radiator grille.

This release provides a detailed representation of the 1960s Riley Elf in its authentic colour scheme and specifications.