Description
1934 Riley 9hp Lincock
Registration Number: BKE 840
Chassis Number: 6025825
Recorded Mileage: c. 100, 000 miles
- FItted with Special Series Engine
- Very original example, nominal mileage in recent years
Amongst the world's best smaller sporting cars, Riley’s outstanding twin-camshaft four powered various models from 1926 to the late 1950s. Launched in 1932, the stylish Lincock was a handsome new 2-seater fixed head coupe, using the underslung chassis to produce a sleek and low design.
Described in the Riley brochure as ‘An intimate car for two - speedy, luxuriously equipped and roomy. It is light to handle and its exceptionally low build ensures safety in all conditions’, the Lincock sold well on the nine chassis, with around 300 examples produced in 2 years.
An original and honest example, this genuine Lincock is fitted with the Special Series engine featuring twin SU carburettors and a sportier camshaft, which has more recently been paired with a free breathing four-branch exhaust manifold. The Lincock is finished in beige with black wings, complemented by a bottle green leather interior and fitted still with the correct Riley 9 engine and crash gearbox. The car’s frame appears to be solid, with no play evident in the doors. The Riley has covered a tad over 100, 000 miles in its 90 years, with only around 6, 000 miles in the last 40 years.
We understand the Lincock starts and drives well, steering and stopping as a Riley Nine should, with good oil pressure and a brisk turn of speed. This stylish coupe benefits additionally from a folding back sunshine roof for sunny days. A great first preservation class pre-war car or alternative to the more commonplace Austin’s or Morris’s of the period.
This classic vehicle will be coming to auction with Dore & Rees Auctions on Saturday 21st September at the Castle Combe Autumn Classic. For further information please contact the Motoring department.
