An absolutely beautiful motor car, recently restored to a high standard by Red Triangle.
Full history told over 6 files of bills, photographs and correspondents.
A car that is very comfortable on the road in modern traffic.
Happy cruising in the 70mph with more on tap, if needed.
3-litre, 6 cylinder, OHV.
4-speed synchro-mesh gear box.
3-position drophead coupe.
Excellent brakes, and handling.
Space for 4 adults and their luggage.
Exceedingly useable 30s motor car.
No expense spared on the upkeep and maintenance and restoration.
Fitted with overdrive giving easy cruising at 55 to 60 mph.
Super 6 cylinder side value of 2150cc.
Totally weather tight when hood is up.
Coachwork by Salmson, built to the highest standard.
No work needed to use and enjoy.
In largely original condition and sporting its original Beetleback bodywork by Carbodies.
Same family ownership for many years.
Fitted with earlier Mag. engine to 12/60 specification.
Good brakes, quiet transmission, steers well, very good road manners.
Good performance.
A rare & pretty Taylor bodied Austin 7 that has seen action on the Trials field, competing with the VSCC.
Has current 'Buff Form'.
Slightly adapted bodywork to fit a taller driver, also fitted with hood & windscreen.
Fitted with SU carburettor & 4 in to 1 exhaust manifold.
Fitted with Longstone tyres.
Mildly prepared for VSCC trials.
Fitted with remote gear change & hydraulic brakes.
12 volt electrics.
A super sound and very useable 12/4 with the sportier Sprite engine fitted from new.
Fitted with higher gear ratios in the back axle from post-war RM.
Rebuilt pre-select gearbox.
Rebuilt engine.
Super performance and stopping power.
Superb road holding.
Happy to compete on the road with modern traffic.
Last but one owner 46 years.
Very good paint, chrome and lovely original interior.
VSCC eligible and known Riley Register car.
An older restoration, but still in very presentable condition.
Built for the UK market, hence being fitted with side lights.
Full weather equipment.
950cc, 4 cylinder s/v engine and 3-speed gearbox.
VSCC & Light Car eligible.
Built for the French internal market, the body designed for dual use, during the working week the rear seat is removed
so that the tourer becomes a Camion, there is a tailgate which drops down for easy loading. At the weekend the rear seat is fitted
and the family can go to market.
The NN is in excellent shape and drives very well, the engine, a 950cc 4 cylinder s/v, has been totally restored, mated to a 3-speed
gearbox.
This NN has quite a lively performance, is VSCC & Light Car eligible.
Ideal for Driving Tests, Tours or just going to the Pub.
Bills and history with car, including maintenance manuals in French & English!
In sound and presentable order, having undergone a variety of repairs and restoration a few years ago.
The paint, in Connaught green is generally in good order.
The Chrome is also generally in good order.
The interior is in very nice original condition, there is some cracking to the drivers seat.
The engine, a superb V8 4.6 litre runs well.
Quite a rarity even in period, absolute luxury in a fast powerful motor car.
A super useable fixed head XK140 in mostly original condition.
The car was subject to a cosmetic restoration some 20 years ago.
Very nice to drive.
On the button and ready to go.
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