Description
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
9th October, 2024 13:00
1937 Riley 15/ 6 Kestrel
Believed to be the most original example left in existence
Estimate
£28, 000 - £32, 000
Registration No: AWS 382
Chassis No: 47K3177
MOT: Exempt
Believed to be the most original example of the c. nine 15/ 6 Kestrels left in existence
Fastidiously maintained throughout the current ownership
Offered with extensive history file including three buff log books
Used regularly by the current owner who is a senior member within the Riley Register
Previously featured in the Automobile magazine
Among the prettiest saloons fielded by any manufacturer pre-WW2, Riley’s Six-Light Kestrel design was an Art Deco masterpiece. Powered by a ‘twin cam’ 1726cc straight-six engine mated to an Armstrong-Siddeley designed four speed pre-select gearbox, the 15/ 6 variant was reputedly capable of 85mph and was the last Riley straight-six. Only nine 15/ 6 Kestrels are thought to have survived due to the ravages of special builders.
More information to follow.
