£7,280
1937 Riley 12/4 Sports
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Riley is an appealing 2+2 open special, featuring a larger 12/4 engine and a pre-selector gearbox, making it ideal for VSCC activities. The car has been dry-stored since 2020, and while it shows some signs of age and use, it also benefits from previous maintenance and care.
Condition
6
The car's description indicates a well-maintained vehicle used for VSCC rallies and tours until 2020. It features a 2+2 open coachwork, leather interior, and some mechanical work done in 2009. The listing mentions some wear and tear, old MOTs, and the need for a check-over and service after dry-storage.
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Manual
Transmission:
28A7654
Chassis No:
Odometer:
8,000 miles
USY606
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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...
Points of note
£6,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,232
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,375
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 22 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
70,641 miles
Registration Date
1937-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 18 2012 with 70,641 miles
Passed
On Sep 23 2011 with 69,017 miles
Passed
On Jul 13 2010 with 67,117 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front brake compensatorhas slight wear emissions are visual
Passed
On Jul 11 2009 with 65,440 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2008 with 65,186 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2007 with 64,723 miles
Passed
On Jun 07 2006 with 63,413 miles
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