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£20,160 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)

1933 Riley Nine Lynx Tourer

United Kingdom • 5 Aug 2026 • Lot 79

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1933 Riley Nine Lynx Tourer, believed to have a connection to the Riley family, underwent a significant restoration between 1981-1984 and has been cherished by the current owner for the past 24 years.
It presents well with a dark green exterior, red leather interior, and recent improvements including new tires and weather equipment, making it a usable and elegant pre-war sporting tourer.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible in the paint and interior, which is understandable for a 93-year-old vehicle. While not concours, it has been well-maintained and recently recommissioned with new tires, hood, tonneau cover, carpets, and other sympathetic improvements. It has been owned by the current vendor for 24 years and used sparingly, indicating good overall care.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

6021209

Odometer:

1,500 miles

Reg Number:

FV3424

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Believed to have been owned by the grandson of Percy Riley; considerable rebuilt between 1984 and 1984; owned by our vendor for the last 24 years; runs and drives During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Riley established itself as one of Britain's finest manufacturers of small sporting cars.

Combining advanced engineering with elegant styling and superb road manners, the Coventry firm produced an enviable range of saloons, tourers and sports cars that remain highly sought after today.

At the heart of the Riley Nine was Percy Riley's innovative 1,087cc twin-cam four-cylinder engine, an advanced design for its day that offered lively performance, a 60mph cruising capability and impressive economy.

Complementing this was Stanley Riley's beautifully engineered chassis, renowned for its excellent handling and balance.

In 1932, Riley introduced the improved 'Plus Ultra' chassis, which was stiffer, lower and more spacious than its predecessor, further enhancing the driving expe...