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Est: £10,000 - £12,000
1936 RILEY LYNX 12/4
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 62
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1935 Riley 12/4 Lynx open tourer in green with red leather interior, recently maintained with extensive history. This pre-war sporting tourer is offered with a retained pre-select gearbox, making it a usable classic.
Condition
7
Well kept, recent work, good history
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
26F4005
Chassis No:
Odometer:
23,644 miles
JN7134
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A well kept example of a 12/4 Lynx open tourer
Finished in Green over a Red leather interior
5 former keepers
Lots of recent work completed
Good amount of history on file
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A lovely example of a Riley 12/4 Lynx open tourer, finished in Green over a Red leather interior.
Showing 5 former keepers, this charming pre-war Riley presents well with recent work being completed.
Maintenance & Condition:
Originally a 1935 car, it was restored in the early 1970s using a 1936 narrow track 12/4 chassis, number 26F4005, while retaining its pre-select gearbox.
During the previous keeper’s ownership, a considerable amount of work was carried out, including the fitment of a replacement aluminium rear seat base and a new hood.
The Rotax dynamo was fully rebuilt by specialist Robson & Francis, while Automotive Creation of Middlesborough undertook extensive ignition rewiring.
Further works included replacement of the Hobson Telegauge with a more modern equivalen...
Points of note
£16,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,863
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,400
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 09 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
22,872 miles
Registration Date
1936-03-25
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 10 2018 with 22,872 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 04 2017 with 22,757 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2012 with 21,839 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Passed
On May 25 2011 with 21,651 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On Jun 21 2010 with 21,469 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2009 with 21,397 miles
Passed
On Aug 08 2007 with 21,285 miles
Passed
On Aug 09 2006 with 21,202 miles
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