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£6,720

1935 Riley Nine Merlin

United Kingdom • 13 May 2026 • Lot Lot 12

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AI Listing Summary

This 1935 Riley Merlin boasts a rich history, including single-family ownership for 55 years and a documented Swiss Alps tour. Benefiting from a full engine rebuild and ongoing maintenance, it presents attractively with refreshed interior elements, making it a solid driver with character.

Condition

7

The car is described as well-maintained and in regular use, with a full engine rebuild and recent expenditure on various components. While it's not in perfect condition, the listing highlights its attractiveness and the care it has received from Riley Register members. There's mention of interior refreshing and brightwork re-chroming, indicating efforts to maintain its appearance. However, the age of the car and the fact that it has had multiple owners suggest some level of wear and tear, which is reflected in the 'Very Good' rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

66M548

Odometer:

4,000 miles

Reg Number:

CKM348

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Description In single-family ownership from 1958 - 2013; only 4,000 miles since full engine rebuild by Blue Diamond; lots of history; much recent expenditure; well-maintained and in regular use; ready to enjoy with room for all the family Introduced for the 1936 season, the Merlin marked the first real step-change to the hugely successful Nine since it had made its debut back in 1926.

Whereas all its predecessors had been traditional coachbuilt models, the Merlin was the first Riley to feature an all-steel body, manufactured by Briggs Motor Bodies.

Built on an entirely new ‘Light 9’ box section chassis with tubular cross-members and cable bracing, the side members liberally drilled to save weight, it had a streamlined, four-light saloon body that mirrored the larger 1.5-litre Falcon.

Mechanically, it retained the brilliant 1,087cc twin-cam engine, known for its hemispherical combustion chambers and spirited performance, usually paired with a Wilson pre-selector gearbox.

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