Riley
(1907 - 1969)
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The Riley brand made a name for itself particularly before the Second World War. The cars from Coventry were successful on the racetracks with their sports cars. However, the company also produced saloons for the whole family, which also had sporting aspirations. This report portrays the elegant four-door Riley Nine Monaco with a four-cylinder engine, which was very popular with buyers at the time.
Racing cars from the factory were rare at Riley. One of these rather rare examples is the 1934 Riley Ulster Imp, which was used for years as an ordinary everyday car, even though it was originally built specifically as a racing car. In this vehicle report, we tell the story of the second best-known Riley Ulster Imp and how it overcame all its ups and downs.
It is one of the most coveted and certainly the most beautiful pre-war sports cars of all time. The Riley MPH was not only responsible for a magnificent success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1934, but also for many other racing victories. And it impressed with its unparalleled elegance and good manners. Only one MPH was delivered to mainland Europe and this "Swiss" MPH was owned for five decades by Bob Lutz, who worked for General Motors, BMW, Ford and Chrysler, among others. This report describes the history of the MPH model and shows the last one built in many pictures.
The Riley brand became a household name at the latest with the Le Mans triumph of 1934, when Riley sports cars took 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th place. By 1937, countless vehicle variants had been produced, including saloons, convertibles and sports cars, which were enjoyed by many fans. The advanced yet robust technology also forms the basis of many specials. This report portrays a Riley Kestrel Big Four Special from 1938 and briefly introduces the early history of the Riley company. The article is supplemented by original sales brochures from the time.
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