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£43,624
1936 Riley MPH Recreation
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously crafted MPH replica built on a 1937 Riley Kestrel chassis, featuring a rebuilt 2.5-liter Riley engine producing approximately 90bhp. It boasts aluminum bodywork, a Nuffield gearbox, and a bespoke interior, with the seller noting a minor brake issue.
Condition
7
The car is a replica, so 'condition' is relative. It's reported to be in regular use and running well, but the brakes are pulling. The vendor mentions some minor issues that suggest it's not in perfect condition but well-maintained.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SS27K6202
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
CRO270
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Beautifully built MPH replica based on a Riley Kestrel chassis; fully rebuilt Riley 2.5 Big Four engine producing c.90bhp at the wheels; aluminium bodywork; current owner/builder 16 years and used regularly Widely considered to be the most beautiful sports car of its era, the Riley MPH was built in extremely limited numbers by the special projects department of Riley Cars and was based on the chassis of the 1933 Grebe TT racer.
The aluminium bodywork was supported on an ash frame and was very similar to both the Sprite and Imp models, variations being mainly in the wing design, length of bonnet and spare wheel mounting.
Power came from Riley’s 1.6 six-cylinder twin-cam OHV unit with twin SU carburettors, developing c.54bhp at peak revs, sufficient for a top speed of over 80mph.
Ignition was by Scintilla Vertex magneto and transmission was of the Wilson pre-selector 4-speed type.
Costing £550 new (three times the price of an equivalent MG), ownership was limited to a pri...
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£18,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£52,332
Median Price (Since 2020)
£75,197
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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