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Riley 12/4 Kestrel

1935 · Cream

£19,500

Listed today at The Motor Shed, Bicester. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1935
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Cream

About this car

The Kestrel was Riley's pre-war sporting saloon, and this 1935 12/4 is listed in the 22T form. It belongs to the post-vintage thoroughbred era, when Riley was known for lively engines and good handling in a small, well-built package.

The dealer reports excellent mechanical order, with the car driving, steering and braking very well. The bodywork is described as very sound and the chrome as good, while the paint is only reasonable.

Inside, the original interior is worn and the headlining is in very poor condition, so a retrim is the obvious next job. No mileage, registration or ownership history is given on the page.

Written by Vertar from The Motor Shed’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Engine layout and 1,496 cc capacity from Riley (Coventry) 1.5-litre 12/4 specifications. No reliable factory power, weight or performance figures found for the 1935 Kestrel, so those are left null.).

Engine: 1,496 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated