Description Appealing 2+2 open Riley special; larger 12/4 engine; pre-selector gearbox; ideal pre-war mount for all VSCC activities First registered in December 1937, this 1.5-litre twin-cam Riley probably started life as a saloon, judging by the shape of the screen surround.

We don't know when it lost its original bodywork, or when the open 2+2 coachwork was completed, but it was a long time ago as it comes with a VSCC buff form dated 2000 by which time it was sporting it's current coachwork.

The interior is nicely trimmed in leather, and it comes with a roll of the its original upholstery for good measure.

It has a single carb for simplicity and reliability and we have been driving it around on site since it's arrival at Brightwells.

There are some old MOTs on file suggesting it has covered some 8,000 miles since 2007.

A note on file shows various works, including an aluminium foam-filled tank, replacement shock absorbers (the fronts look to have done little work) and offside ki...