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£15,792 (Est: £10,000 - £15,000)

1931 Riley Nine Gamecock

United Kingdom • 29 Oct 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1931 Riley Gamecock 'Plus Ultra' model has a 'Special Series' twin-carb engine and was fully restored in the mid-1980s, with only 3,000 miles on the rebuilt engine since 2011. With only one owner since restoration, it's a veteran of many European tours and has been recently serviced, making it a well-maintained and attractive classic.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in 'wonderful condition' and 'still looks wonderful some 40 years since it was rebuilt'. The paint finish is described as particularly impressive. It has been extensively restored, with a new ash frame and aluminum body panels. The car has been used extensively for touring, and has been well-maintained with recent work and new parts fitted. There are no mentions of any dents, paint damage, or curb marks.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

6016359

Odometer:

43,000 miles

Reg Number:

GW3805

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Description Rare 'Plus Ultra' model with 'Special Series' twin-carb engine; fully restored in the mid-1980s and one owner since; only 3,000 miles on rebuilt engine; veteran of many European tours; wonderful condition; driven 60 miles to the sale Launched in 1926, the immortal Nine not only made Riley one of the most respected names in a nation already blessed with many fine marques, it was also considered by LTC Rolt to be the most important automotive landmark of the Twenties.

Hugely popular with the sporting drivers of the day, it has remained a firm favourite in VSCC circles ever since.

In September 1931 Riley launched a new version of its Nine chassis called the ‘Plus Ultra’.

This was considerably stiffer than previously and was also dropped to give a lower seating position and create more room inside the cabin.

To capitalise on the sporting nature of the chassis, a new two-seat tourer was launched which was coyly described in the Riley catalogue as: "In no sense a sports car b...