1937 Riley Adelphi

Description

Nicely prepared Riley running and driving; great performance for all the family

‘As old as the Industry – As modern as the hour’ went Riley’s moto – the proud Coventry concern justifiably boasting about the attractive and clever designs of the 1930s.

They offered a huge range of models and distinguished them by the chassis – 9hp and 12hp (as either a four- or six-cylinder and body style which all carried names, Gamecock, Lincock, Lynx, Kestrel and in this case, the Adelphi.

This 12/4 Adelphi uses the powerful and tried and tested twin cam 1,496cc engine, which offered loads of performance and when allied to the excellent pre-selector gearbox as fitted here, simplicity of use and crunch-free changes.

First registered DLT 291 in February 1937, this Adelphi has lived with the vendor for the last 13 years and has had the front seats retrimmed. It has also had new carpets and headlining in living memory, the rest of the interior being original and rather pleasing.

The wheels have been rebuilt, powder coated black and fitted with new tyres and the bodywork presents well bar some blemishes here and there.

The vendor tells us that the timber frame around the sunroof could do with some attention in due course, although it has never stopped enjoyment of the car, which started promptly and changed its gears as one would expect when moved around for the photos.

An ideal VSCC rally car, or simply as a quirky every-day drive, it is offered at a most attractive estimate and is ready for immediate use and enjoyment.

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