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£18084 (Est: £24,000 - £25,000)

Riley 12/4 Lynx 1936

United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2019

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1935 Riley Lynx was restored in the 1970s and features a 1936 chassis replacement. It retains original features and boasts a rebuilt engine and cleaned mechanicals, presenting a mechanically sound vehicle with a well-aged patina.

Condition

6

The car has been restored and has had some parts replaced. The listing notes some wear and tear, but overall the car appears to be in good condition for its age. Some reconditioning may be required.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

26F4005

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

JN7134

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Originally a 1935 car, it was restored in the early 1970‚Äôs.

The chassis (presumably beyond repair) was replaced with an identical 1936 narrow track chassis (26F4005).

Retaining its original 22T features such as Rotax headlamps, traditional dashboard with Hobson Teleguage (not working), vertical handbrake, correctly arrowed pre-selector lever and riveted bonnet.

The Lynx body was repaired and repainted with top quality coach paint.

The majority of the leatherwork is original with one seat rebuilt with new leather.

The hood is in fair condition as are the side screens (although I have never used them): the tonneau is virtually new.

Thought to have the desirable (1935) special series 12/4 engine and what is believed to be a ‚Äòmasked‚Äô cylinder head similar to that of the Sprite engines.

The twin SU carburettors have recently been professionally cleaned and tuned, throttle linkage rebuilt and uprated: the car runs well with a steady oil pressure.

Again, the sump and oil filter ...