1936 Riley Lynx Sprite

Original UK Reg number TH7970
Chassis number SS27L5885
Engine number 38059005

The Riley Lynx Sprite 1. 5-litre twin cam 12/ 4 engine was hugely impressive for its day, powering a luxury 4-seater 4-door sports-tourer road car, which is ideal for the pre-war performance enthusiast who needed a car that could accommodate a family road trip.

The “Sprite ” series marked a defining step forward for Riley, in the provision of high performance cars to the luxury car market. No other unsupercharged cars had enjoyed the outstanding successes that resulted from the immense bank of knowledge and experience gained from racing and competitions during the previous five years.
In it's 'TT' guise the Sprite more than upheld Riley's sporting traditions, winning the Ulster Tourist Trophy in both 1935 and 1936.

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This all original Riley Lynx Sprite was registered in England in 1936, shortly after the Olympia Motor Show in London, which showcased the new 1937 model of the Lynx Sprite. A genuine Lynx Sprite can be identified by the ‘SS’ prefix to the chassis number.

She has been owned and maintained by Roy Jones for the past 40 years, who has kept her in top condition for regular enjoyment, and showing off to local and international pre-war Riley enthusiasts.

Roy bought the car in 1986 and shipped it from England to South Africa, to add to his already impressive collection of Rileys, all of which were maintained and rebuilt by Roy in his well equipped workshop, which includes a wealth of original Riley parts and spares.
A special selection of spares have been chosen to be given to the new owner with the car. The list of parts and spares can be seen at the end of this article.

Approximately 20 years ago, Roy replaced parts of the body framework with the original Ashwood spec . All framework still in good condition was retained and reinforced.
The car has never been in an accident, and still has the original engraved body number plate in place.
The body work, interior leather, hood, tonneau cover and side screens are all in very good working condition.

This fine example of retained historical beauty is a must-see for collectors and enthusiasts wanting to own one of the legends of the 1930's luxury vehicle market.

If you are travelling from abroad to South Africa, you will be welcomed at the airport and returned to the airport or alternate accommodation after the viewing.

Parts and Spares included:
A complete 12/ 4 engine
A rebuilt gearbox, including the Peter Banjo Meyer Book "The Wilson Preselector Gearbox - Armstrong Siddeley Type."
Water Pump
Scintilla Magneto
Various Distributors
Spare Crown wheel & pinion with matching numbers
1/ 2 shafts and hubs.
A collection of BSF and BFW fasteners, taps and dies and Adjustable reamers up to 1 & 1/ 16"
A selection of 12/ 4 bits and spares.
Spare electrics and Smith's Gauges.
Replica FT34 / 1 Rotex switch (Same as fitted to my TT Sprite)
3 x Good spare 18 inch wheels
2 x New Tyres (unused)
2 British Birkshire windscreen wipers.
1 x Zenith 39VH Carburettor manifold with spares and bits.
3 x Luvax Bujor Lubricators and fittings. However the car has been converted to grease nipple lubrication.