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Not Sold (Est: £104,765 - £134,698)
Superb provenance and a recent engine overhaul 1935 Riley 9hp Imp Two Seater
United States • 3 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Riley 9hp Imp Two Seater boasts a rich history, including a $37,700 engine rebuild in 2020, dyno-tested to 55bhp, and a 2025 gearbox refurbishment. With documented provenance and recent mechanical work, it presents as a well-maintained pre-war sports car, estimated between $140,000 - $180,000.
Condition
7
The car is described as an honest example with a patina accrued over time. The body appears original and quite sound, wearing its age with grace and pride. There's evidence of refurbishment and maintenance, including an engine overhaul and gearbox refurbishment. It requires minor reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
6027683
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
CMV 91
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1,134cc, OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine (See Text) 2 SU Carburetors 55bhp at 3,600rpm (See Text) 4-Speed Pre-select Transmission Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Exquisite Riley, known for their design and detail features *Known history from new *$37,700 engine rebuild by Marcovicci-Wenz Engineering in 2020 *Dyno tested to 55bhp, up from the standard 42bhp *2025 gearbox refurbishment by David King of Leydon Restorations *Includes recent receipts and a VSCCA Logbook *The quintessential pre-war British sports car 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 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 – named Imp.
The Imp's chassis featured a 7ft 6in wheelbase, sweeping up over the front ...
Points of note
£25,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£43,960
Median Price (Since 2020)
£79,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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