278 Riley 12/4 1.5 litre Lynx Tourer (1938) JTR 512 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Riley 12/4 1.5 litre Lynx Tourer (1935-38) Engine 1496cc S4 OHV *Registration Number JTR 512 (Southampton) RILEY ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623815099454... The Riley 12/4, or from 1936 the Riley 1½-litre, is a range of cars made from 1935 to 1938, available with saloon, touring, and sports/racing coachwork,. Designed by Percy and Stanley Riley the 12/4 replaced the 1933-35 12/6 in the Riley line-up, powered by an impressive 1496cc engine designed by Harry Rose it was based on the Riley Nine engine but with some significant changes including the cylinder block and crankcase being cast as one unit. It was advanced for its day with twin camshafts mounted high in the engine block, cross flow head on some versions, and Zenith or twin SU. The chassis had half-elliptic leaf springs all round and drive was to the rear wheels through either a four-speed preselector or manual gearbox Girling rod brakes were fitted. Three different wheelbases were made and two track options of 48 in on most versions or 51 inch for the Adelphi, Continental and Kestrel saloons. At launch three body styles were available: the Kestrel 4 light fastback saloon, the Falcon saloon and the Lynx open tourer. In 1936 the Kestrel became a six light, the Falcon was replaced by the Adelphi six light saloon and the Continental touring saloon was introduced. * NB this car was not registered until November 1951. Diolch am 97,549,468 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,549,468 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-278