Description In the current family ownership for 28 years; drop chassis and Special Series twin-carb engine; restored in the 1980s and carefully maintained since; good Blockley tyres all round; very pretty indeed Launched in 1926, the Riley Nine was acclaimed as one of the best small sporting cars in the world during the inter-war period.

The 1,087cc twin-cam engine was brilliantly engineered and gave 60mph performance, the handling was delightful and it came in a wide range of extremely attractive body styles.

The Monaco saloon came out in 1926 and had a fabric body until 1932 and a more conventional aluminium body from 1933 – 1935.

Beautifully trimmed inside, with lashings of walnut and leather, it was the sporting saloon that every speed-loving family aspired to and survivors are still highly prized by Vintage car enthusiasts today.

First registered in London in March 1933, this Riley Nine Monaco has the lowered chassis, rear-mounted fuel tank, sloping radiator and Special Series...