Key data
Chassis number: 27F63XX
Motor: 4 Cylinder 2.543 cc
Year of construction: 1937
Price: €65.000
** Sale on behalf of customer **
This Riley 12/4 Special, built in 1937, was restored in England during the 1980s as part of a five-year project and was completed in 1990. A modified Riley 12/4 Falcon chassis served as the mechanical basis; this was further developed during the conversion to Sprite specification for sporting use.
The car is powered by a 2.6-litre Riley Pathfinder four-cylinder engine, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. This configuration combines period-appropriate technology with a noticeable increase in performance, resulting in a driving character that is both authentic and highly engaging.
In the early 2000s, the Riley arrived in Germany and was acquired by its current owner in 2003. Since then, the car has been in careful ownership and has been continuously maintained and technically optimised, whilst its historic character has been consistently preserved.
Under its current ownership, the Riley has been regularly entered in historic motorsport events, including circuit races at the Nürburgring and Hockenheim, as well as hill climbs and selected road trips. The car is now in a very well-maintained, technically flawless condition and is immediately ready for further events of this kind.
Beyond the technical details, this Riley is particularly impressive due to its cohesive overall appearance as a historically inspired racing special. Thanks to its long-term ownership and ongoing technical maintenance, the car is now in excellent condition and ready for immediate use. The focus remains firmly on the original driving character of the Riley brand, which lends the car a special credibility within the historic motorsport scene.
For further information, please contact us by phone or email.
Hubert Kranz
+49 172 60 59 166
hubert@oldtimerservice-kranz.de
Hagen Kranz
+49 160 56 88 102
hagen@oldtimerservice-kranz.de
Riley – British Sporting and Competition Heritage of the 1920s and 1930s
In the 1920s and 1930s, Riley was one of the leading British manufacturers of sports cars and enjoyed particular success in motor racing. The brand was renowned for its lightweight, technically advanced designs, featuring rev-happy four-cylinder engines and precise handling.
Riley cars achieved numerous successes in touring car and sports car racing, as well as in hill climbs and endurance races, and were regarded as particularly agile and competitive in their class. Today, the racing and sports models from this era are highly sought-after pre-war classics with a distinguished motorsport history.
Vehicle highlights at a glance:
- Built in England in the 1980s
- features a 2.6-litre Riley Pathfinder four-cylinder engine coupled with a 4-speed manual gearbox
- It has competed in historic racing events, including the Nürburgring, Hockenheim and various hill climbs
Documentation & Provenance:
- English registration certificate available
- German registration certificate available
- History of the car documented
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