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Riley 12/4 Special

1937 · 1,000 miles · Manual · Red

POA

Listed today at Classicmobilia, Milton Keynes. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1937
Mileage: 1,000 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 1.1-litre four-cylinder
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Roadster
Colour: Red
Doors: 2

About this car

This is a Riley 12/4 Special: a one-off sports roadster built around 1937 Riley underpinnings rather than a factory model. It was assembled by Steve White in 2022/23, in the spirit of the Sprite-style specials that pre-war and post-war enthusiasts built from saloon chassis. It is finished in red with a red interior and right-hand drive.

The current owner bought it when it was completed and has used it for competition. It has run at the Prescott, Shelsley Walsh and Loton Park hill climbs, and has been entered in a race at Mallory Park. The Riley pre-selector gearbox is a notable part of the driving experience. The page lists a manual transmission.

It shows about 1,000 miles and is described as lightly used. It comes with its buff log book and VSCC documentation, which should help with entry to historic events.

Written by Vertar from Classicmobilia’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 specification (1496cc 69x100mm four) from Riley (Coventry) Ltd period specification; factory output, weight and performance figures not confidently known, so left null.).

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