A A well known competitor in VSCC circles, the ‘Wagtail’ was built by enthusiast and specialist builder Stan Waine in late 1950s/1960s, based on a 1932 Riley 12/4.

The Wagtail has competed in VSCC for several decades, and with our vendor since 1983.

In current ownership this plucky special has raced everywhere from hillclimbs and trials to circuit racing, putting in decent times at Prescott and Shelsley Walsh, Loton, Pembery and Silverstone, amongst others over the years.

Our vendor has achieved the following times in his ownership: Prescott 48 sec Wiscombe 45sec Shelsey 45 sec Oulton Park 2.04 min Silverstone.

1.21 min Donnington 1 41 min Mallory.

1.22 min The basic specification is that of a 1500cc twin cam, 2-seat roadster with road equipment, detachable wings and spare wheel carrier, hydraulic brakes, and a close ratio pre-selector gearbox.

The rebuilt twincam was built up with racing conrods and high compression domed pistons, and a gas flowed large valve head, which has jus...