1928 RILEY 9 SPECIAL COLLECTOR CAR

Description for Other Makes 1928

HISTORYThe Riley 9, ntroduced in 1926 in a humble but innovatively designedfabricbodied saloon, ercy Riley's ground-breaking Riley 9 engine- a small capacity, igh revving unit- was ahead of its time in many respects. Having hemispherical combustion chambers and inclined overhead valves, t has been called the most significant engine development of the 1920s. With twin camshafts set high in the cylinder block and valves operated by short pushrods, t provided power and efficiency without the servicing complexity of an OHC (overhead camshaft) layout. It soon attracted the attention of tuners and builders of 'specials' intended for sporting purposes. One such was engineer/driverJ.G. Parry-Thomas, ho conceived the Riley 'Brooklands' (initially called the '9' Speed Model) in his workshops at the banked Surrey circuit. After Parry-Thomas was killed during a land speed record attempt in 1927, is close collaboratorReid Railtonstepped in to finish the job. Officially backed by Riley, he Brooklands, long with later developments and variations such as the 'Ulster' Imp, PH, nd Sprite, roved some of the most successful works and privateer racing cars of the late 1920s and early 1930s. AtLe Mansin 1934, ileys finished 2nd, rd, th, th and 12thTHE CARThis Riley 9 Speical is a 1928 model with a all new aluminum body. It was modified early on to Brookland spec's. The frame was shortened and narrowed at the back (to 8 foot wheel base, he same as the Brookland) and the narrowing allowed for a pointed tail two seater body to be mounted. The car started life as a Riley San Diego model. It has a 4 spd Brooklands transmission with a lockout for reverse.The car is is finished in Dark Blue with red/wine color leather interior.
The car is fully restored and ready for show or race. What ever was needed was renewed or rebuilt. New cloth wiring harness, ew chrome everywhere, ew tachometer, ew brakes, ew exhaust headers and muffler system, ew cables, ew radiator, as tank, eather seats, ew headlights, nd all other lights are also new. New paint, ebuilt magneto, ebuilt carbs, ebuilt generator, ew fuel pump and more and more. Much of the chassis restoration work was done prior to my purchase. The body I had made in England by Brooklands Bodycraft.The car also comes with two extra heads,transmission, ods,cams,timing gears and much moreThe car will be sold on a BILL OF SALE ONLY, ERMONT WAS NOT A TITLE STATE UNTIL 1972 AND THE CAR IS NOT PRESENTLY REGISTERED. IT WILL ALSO BE SOLD IN 'AS IS' CONDITION, ITH NO WARRANTEE'S EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING OR PICKUP.IF YOU WANT TO AS QUESTIONS CALL 802-9853415 JIM

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On May-18-15 at 16:06:08 PDT, eller added the following information:

I AM ADDING THIS LINK TO SHOW THE CAR AS IT WAS WHEN I RECEIVED IT. ALSO THERE IS A 'AUTOCAR' LINK THAT SHOWS THEMODIFICATIONTO THE REAR.http://www.tamsoldracecarsite.net/JimCollinsRileySpecial.html