£25,500
1938 Riley 12/4 Kestrel (with overdrive)
Robin Lawton • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
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[Transmission]
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CDG396
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1938 Riley 12/4 Kestrel (with overdrive) £25,500 1938 Riley 12/4 Kestrel (with overdrive) Following the recent sale of another Riley Kestrel to the Czech Republic, we re delighted to welcome this beautifully proportioned 1938 six-light Riley 12/4 Kestrel back to us.
This car is particularly rare being one of the final series and differing from earlier models by the slatted radiator grill and lack of louvres on the bonnet sides, along with the straight bumpers.
The car has been owned by several Riley enthusiasts who have improved it in recent years and it now presents extremely well as an older restoration.
It is fitted with the manual three speed overdrive gearbox; which has undergone a rebuild in recent times.
Finished in classic BRG paintwork she presents very well and the upholstery was renewed at some point in the past and is extremely good.
However, a small repair is required on the driver s seat.
Documentation includes a Buff RF60 log book dating back to 1953 and numerous b...
Points of note
£9,844
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,339
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,833
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 04 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
5,785 miles
Registration Date
1938-02-23
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 01 2012 with 5,785 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/r hub seal slight leakage
- Oil leak
Passed
On Oct 05 2011 with 5,137 miles
Failed
On Sep 30 2011 with 5,123 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
User Entered:
- o/s/f brake rod bit bent
- o/s/r brake back plate oil ?
- o/s/r some cables hanging down
Passed
On Jul 28 2011 with 4,938 miles
Passed
On Aug 11 2010 with 3,883 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jul 28 2009 with 2,397 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2008 with 1,479 miles
Passed
On May 17 2007 with 31 miles
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