RILEY - Tourer Special

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Original body – “Six Light Kestrel” 1937 Riley 1725cc Six-Cylinder Tourer Special Chassis No. 47K3147 Engine No. 6K3147 Registration No.: DXE 31 • Unique Riley Six-Cylinder in perfect condition • Eligible for many events • VSCC Buff • Period Style This car was originally built by Riley in 1937 as a Kestrel Saloon, and was owned in the 1950s by a MR Thompson, a founder member of the Riley Register. By the mid-1970s the car was in poor condition and was sadly left to the elements for some 30 years until acquired by its present owner in 2008. The car was completely stripped down to the chassis and all components rebuilt. The original body was beyond repair, so a new four-seater tourer body was designed. The construction is aluminium on an ash frame, with wadding and fabric over. A 1934 12/6 radiator were fitted. A magnificent pair of Marchal headlamps complete the front of the car. The wings were sourced from a Riley “march Special” and are very graceful. The 15/6 engine at 1725cc is the last manifestation of the Percy Riley sixes and the best. This one has been tuned with fitting of “David Newman” fast road cams, twin SU carburettors and Register pistons, and estimated to produce about 75- 80 bhp. The gearbox is the much liked and robust Armstrong Preselector. The final drive is much higher 4.1:1 than the original 5.2:1, giving the car a long-legged feel. The steering box is from a 1931 Riley and is more robust than the original 1937 box. The body is completed with full weather equipment including good side screens. DXE 31 has been accepted by the VSCC Eligibility Committee and is complete with a “buff” form. The vehicle has a German title and is ready to go. This Riley Tourer is ready for a new adventure. This car is available at our showroom, by appointment