Sports Special.

Registration No: VC 2879 Chassis No: 60217381 MOT: Exempt

Riley Nine 2 door/4 seater sports special
To be driven to the auction by the vendor
Good history file and supplied with a V5C

In the interwar years Riley crafted some of the finest small sporting cars, encompassing saloons, tourers, and dedicated sports models.

It is no exaggeration to say that the appearance of the 1100cc 9hp Riley at the1926 Olympia Show revolutionised light car design.

Its lower stance offered outstanding handling, matched by the strong, light and technically advanced engine that produced remarkable power for its modest size.

Its development continued until well after WWII and also spawned the E.R.A.

racing voiturettes, the most successful British racing cars of their time.

Breathing efficiently through hemispherical combustion chambers and 45-degree overhead valves opened by short pushrods from twin high-set camshafts, the power unit simply wanted to rev, allowing a lowish rear axle r...