#percy.riley

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516 Riley 12/4 (1½-litre) Special (1936) GS 6245 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Riley 12/4 (1935-38) Engine 1496cc S4 OHV Registration Number GS 6245 (Re-registered on an age related number) RILEY SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623815099454... Introduced as the Riley 12/4 in 1935, with a name change to the Riley 1½-litre from 1936 powered by a four-cylinder 1,496 cc engine with one or two Zenith carburettors. Designed by Hugh 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 carburettors driving through Preselector, crash box, manual gearboxes. The 12/4 was designed by Percy & Stanley Riley, with Saloon, Tourer, Two-Seater, and Racing variants. 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 with Girling rod brakes. Three different wheelbases were made and two track options of 48 ins on most versions and 51 inches on the 1936 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. GS 6245 Is registered as a Riley (12/4) Gamecock, but somewhere along the line has acquired this stunning quasi racing body. Below is a shot i came across taken in 2008 of it in another life. www.flickr.com/photos/rowanbank/2578113723/in/album-72157... Diolch am 96,845,377 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 96,845,377 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-516

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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

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279 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 163-279

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512 Riley 12/4 (1½-litre) Lynx Tourer (1936) BWK 742 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Riley 1½-litre Lynx Tourer (1935-38) Engine 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) Straight 4 OHV Chassis Number 26F 2713 Registration Number BWK 742 (Coventry) RILEY SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623815099454... Introduced as the Riley 12/4 in 1935, with a name change to the Riley 1½-litre from 1936 powered by a four-cylinder 1,496 cc engine with one or two Zenith carburettors. Designed by Hugh 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 carburettors driving through Preselector, crash box, manual gearboxes. The 12/4 was designed by Percy & Stanley Riley, with Saloon, Tourer, Two-Seater, and Racing variants. 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 with Girling rod brakes. Three different wheelbases were made and two track options of 48 ins on most versions and 51 inches on the 1936 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. Diolch am 96,841,458 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 96,841,458 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-512

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508 Riley 12/4 (1½-litre) Lynx Tourer (1935) AWX 160 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Riley 1½-litre Lynx Tourer (1935-38) Engine 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) Straight 4 OHV Registration Number AWX 160 (Conventry) RILEY SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623815099454... Introduced as the Riley 12/4 in 1935, with a name change to the Riley 1½-litre from 1936 powered by a four-cylinder 1,496 cc engine with one or two Zenith carburettors. Designed by Hugh 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 carburettors driving through Preselector, crash box, manual gearboxes. The 12/4 was designed by Percy & Stanley Riley, with Saloon, Tourer, Two-Seater, and Racing variants. 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 with Girling rod brakes. Three different wheelbases were made and two track options of 48 ins on most versions and 51 inches on the 1936 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. Diolch am 96,831,042 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 96,831,042 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-508

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500 Riley Nine Gamecock (1932) GW 3805 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Riley Nine (1926-37) Engine 1087cc OHV S4 Chassis No: 6016106 Registration Number: GW 3805 (London) RILEY SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623815099454... Described as the Wonder Car, the Riley Nine was designed by Stanley and Percy Riley in 1925. The (PR) Percy Riley cylinder head, was cutting edge, with such novelties as hemispherical combustion chambers, inclined valves operating on short pushrods from high mounted camshafts. The car was good for 60mph and up to 40mpg fuel consumption, all at a cost of £ 298 for the Monaco saloon, or £ 280 for the Tourer. Introduced in 1932, the Riley 9 Gamecock featured the marque's latest Plus Ultra underslung chassis and jewel-like 1.1-litre four-cylinder engine. Fed by twin-carburettors, the latter was allied to four-speed manual transmission and promised a 70mph-plus top speed. Sporting a lightweight aluminium body, large diameter drum brakes, all-round semi-elliptic leaf springs and Duplex Andre adjustable shock absorbers, the model retains good road manners to this day. Undeniably handsome, the Gamecock was summed up by Motor Sport as ‘a neat and handy vehicle which combined a lively performance with freedom from constant tuning'. No stranger to competition, a three-strong Works team won a prestigious Coupe des Alpes (up to 1100cc class) on the 1932 International Alpine Rally. Only in production for two years, just fifty-two (or so) 9 Gamecocks are known to have survived.. Diolch am 96,820,832 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 96,820,832 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-500