In current ownership for an amazing 48 yearsOriginal 1,496cc twin-cam engineStriking cream and red coachworkSpecialist restoration workSupplied with a collection of spare partsOwned by a member of the Riley RegisterHPi ClearIntroductionWith its graceful fastback styling, distinctive radiator grille and sophisticated twin-cam engine, the Kestrel represented an appealing blend of performance and refinement at a time when Riley was producing some of Britain's most desirable sporting motor cars.This 1936 Riley 1½ Litre Kestrel is a particularly appealing example, having remained in the same ownership for an extraordinary 48 years.

During that time, it has benefited from extensive restoration work, specialist engine attention and conscientious ongoing maintenance. Finished in a striking combination of cream and red, beautifully complemented by its original red leather interior, the car presents very well and offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a cherished pre-war Riley with ...