Description
1935 Riley 9 Imp, reg. no. BYK 947, chassis no. 6027447, maroon coachwork with burgundy hide upholstery, fitted with pre-selector gearbox. Long-term (60 year) ownership with Dick Cresswell and his late twin brother David.
This very special Riley sports car is believed to be one of only approximately 120 built. It has a 9hp, 1087cc twin-cam four cylinder engine with twin SU carburettors and short wheelbase with very attractive open coachwork with louvred long bonnet, flowing wings and short tail. The combination of these features and limited production numbers made it one of the most desirable small sports cars of the mid-1930s. We have been informed that it was subject to an extensive restoration, which was completed approximately 25 years ago, and its very good general condition would support this. As with all of David Cresswell's cars, it has not seen much use in recent years and will probably require some light recommissioning. It is supplied with a current V5 and a 1960s brown log book, which shows it was owned by Mr Gerald Dick of Winchmore Hill, London, from 1962-1966 and Mr Norman Smith of Chelsworth, Suffolk, from 1966-1969, and that Dick Cresswell bought it in September 1966 (60 years ago). It also has some old MOT certificates. We note that the engine number displayed on the old logbook and on the current V5 (55950) differs from that stamped on the engine timing case (54506), which may indicate that, at some point, the engine has been changed, a common occurrence in old cars. A rare opportunity to own one of the most desirable Riley sports cars of the 1930s, and from long-term enthusiast ownership. (Subject to 12% buyers' premium inclusive of VAT).
Sale Details:
Classic Cars, Vehicles & Automobilia
Saturday 20th June at 12 noon
In Person and Online
Viewing times
Thursday 18th June 2pm - 5pm
Friday 19th June 9am - 5pm
Saturday 20th June from 8. 30am
