Lot details Registration No: APG 475 Chassis No: 605029 Mot Expiry: Nov 2004
Along with MGs perhaps, pre-war Riley sports-cars epitomised the vintage performance motor car era. Even today, when asked to name a typical 1930s sporting marque, the chances are fairly high that Riley will be at or very near the top of the knowledgeable enthusiast's shopping list. For both MG and Riley excelled on the race track as well as in rallies, hillclimbs and on sporting trials. One of Riley's greatest demonstrator salesmen was Freddie Dixon, a legend when racing on two wheels as well as four, and one of the most successful of all the Riley racers.
We understand from the vendor of this Riley that the 1933-dated special has been fully ground-up restored over the last three years. Finished in blue with maroon hide interior, the open sports-car has both dashboard and instruments which appear to be period-correct. The current overall cosmetic condition is described as very good and, apparently, APG 475 drives particularly well too.
The 1496cc 4-cylinder motor and 4-speed gearbox have both been sourced, we are told, from a 1935 model, while the axle and brakes also came from a 1935 vintage 12/4. There is an original brown log book in the documents file and the car has the benefit of eligibility for the very full calendar of VSCC events. With the latest MOT pass and tax-exempt disc current until November, this charismatic and very British pre-war special is 'on the button' for instant enjoyment during the best of the summer months.
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