Description Pretty little Riley 1.5 twin-cam saloon, well-known to the Club; previous owner 20+ years; engine requires attention; rare model at an enticing guide price One of the most respected names in British motoring history, Riley produced an amazingly wide variety of sporting road cars during the 1920s and 30s, sales being boosted by an equally impressive competition record which established the Coventry-based marque as a worthy rival to the likes of Alvis, Aston Martin and HRG.

The bedrock of Riley’s success was the immortal Nine which they launched in 1926.

The chassis, suspension and bodywork were the work of Stanley Riley, while the hugely talented Percy Riley designed the brilliant little 9hp engine.

This 1,087cc unit thrived on high revs, which it would happily and reliably maintain for long periods of time thanks to its clever design.

Twin camshafts were mounted high in the block, making for short and light pushrods which operated valves set at 45 degrees to the head.

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