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£43,960
1935 Riley 9HP Imp Two-Seater Sports
United States • 16 Aug 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1935 Riley 9HP Imp Two-Seater Sports, built by Blue Diamond Riley Services in 1990-1991. It features a reproduction chassis with many original Riley components, a Wilson pre-select gearbox and is presented in ivory over tan. It has participated in the Colorado Grand twice and is described as a delightful rally and tour car.

Condition
7
The car was rebuilt using a mix of new and restored original parts by a noted Riley specialist, suggesting high-quality workmanship. It has been enjoyed in rallies, tours, and occasional track excursions, indicating it's well-maintained but not pristine. The seller reports the brakes were recently rebuilt and may require bedding in, and the odometer is reading incorrectly, suggesting some mechanical aspects need attention.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BDS1991
Odometer:
3,500 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1,087cc, OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine 2 SU Carburetors 48bhp at 5,000rpm 4-Speed Wilson Pre-select Transmission Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *A marvelous Riley, known for their sporting design *Beautifully and faithfully built by Blue Diamond Riley Services *Constructed with a BDS reproduction chassis *Features many original Riley components and panels *Two-time Colorado Grand entrant *Charming presentation in ivory over tan *A delightful rally and tour car *Offered from the enthusiastic care of a Riley aficionado THE RILEY 'IMP' Development work on a standard Riley chassis by engineers/drivers, J G Parry Thomas and Reid Railton so inspired the Riley Board that they sanctioned the design and construction of a two-seater sports car, designated the 'Brooklands'.
Six-cylinder 'Brooklands' and MPH models followed, and from these developed the next generation of 9hp, four-cylinder sports cars – the Imp.
The Imp's chassis featured a 7ft 6in wheelbase, sweeping u...
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£25,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£43,960
Median Price (Since 2020)
£79,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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