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£16,800

1936 Riley Nine Merlin

United Kingdom • 4 Mar 2017 • Lot 155

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1936 Riley Merlin is presented in restored condition, boasting a lightweight chassis and the same engine as competition models. The car received a £40,000 restoration and has been well looked after by only four keepers since new.

Condition

8

Based on the extensive restoration work including chassis sandblasting, body restoration, engine overhaul, new interior, rechromed bright work, new wiring, and new tires, this Riley Merlin appears to be in excellent condition. The description highlights the attention to detail and the recent completion of the restoration, suggesting minimal wear and a high-quality finish.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

66M1917

Odometer:

86,400 miles

Reg Number:

694 YUB

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Riley Nine was one of the most successful light cars produced by the British motor industry in the inter-war period between 1926 and 1938.

It was largely designed by two of the Riley brothers, Percy and Stanley.

Stanley was responsible for the chassis, suspension and body and the older Percy, designed the engine.

At launch in July 1926, two body styles were available, a fabric bodied saloon called the Monaco and a fabric four-seat tourer with had the option of a steel panelling rather than fabric.

After the car's 1926 launch, it was such a critically acclaimed success that after less than a thousand cars had been produced, the works quickly shut down side-valve production and tooled up for the new Nine in early 1928.

This switch to the main factory coincided with several modernisations of the Mk.

I - the cone clutch was dropped, the gear lever and handbrake were moved from the right to the centre of the car and a Riley steering box was adopted becoming the Mk.

II.

The Mk.

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