Not Sold
1940 Riley Brooklands
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a genuine Brooklands Riley model with possible Parry Thomas and Victor Gillow connections. It was fully rebuilt by the vendor over many years and has been driven regularly since. The car comes from 60-year ownership and includes some original parts.
Condition
7
The car has been comprehensively restored and is in very smart order, suggesting a high condition rating. The lightweight aluminum body fitted in the style of later racing bodies and the added driver's door indicate modifications rather than original condition. However, the car has been well-maintained and driven regularly, indicating good mechanical condition.
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Manual
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Odometer:
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GGP670
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Genuine Brooklands model from 60-year ownership; possible Parry Thomas and Victor Gillow connections; on the button; well-known car with an interesting story to tell The vendor of this Brooklands Riley acquired it in January 1963 following a chance conversation with his friend Brian Millard who had spotted it for sale alongside a racing Riley engine he was buying from a gent in Aylesbury.
A copy of a letter from the seller to Mr Millard details the items he was selling, listed the parts acquired by the vendor as follows - and all for the princely sum of £75.
He bought a Brooklands chassis, five wheels and tyres, a high-ratio rear axle, gearbox with remote control, complete front axle, Jaeger rev counter 0-8,000, steering wheel plus column and mounting, a stripped engine and a set of cycle wings.
His note states that this was all from a car built by Reid Railton for Parry Thomas - the parts being located at the vendor's parents house in Mayfield Avenue, Weybridge - a ston...
Points of note
£38,833
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£92,125
Median Price (Since 2020)
£200,464
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 29 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
1,843 miles
Registration Date
1940-10-21
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 28 2011 with 1,843 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2010 with 1,524 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2009 with 1,049 miles
Passed
On Jul 24 2008 with 754 miles
Passed
On Jul 30 2007 with 0 miles
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