Riley 12/4 TT Sprite Special 1936

Specifications;

Engine; – Riley 12/4 1500cc Matching numbers – Fully Rebuild by Mattar Classic (Germany) – Modern crank and conrods fitted – Big valve cylinderhead with new valves and springs – 2 SU H4 Carburators – 4 branch exhaust manifold – Camshaft cut to sport profile – 50 Amp alternator – Oil filter system – Modified oil pump – Engine cooling system with electric fan and waterpump – Electronic ignition system – Engine Tested tested by Onyxx , Lichtenvoorde (NL) at 83,3 HP at the rear wheels. Gearbox; – Preselector Amstrong Siddely type – Fully rebuild by Peter Meyer (Germany) – High ratio gears

Chassis; – TT Sprite specification chassis – Wide track (Adelphi) axles – Aluminium Hartford Shock absorbers – 18” Rebuild wheels with 5.50 – 18 Blockley tires

Rear axle; – Crown wheel & pinion 4.77 : 1 ratio for higher top speed – Fully rebuild

Brakes; – Original Girling mechanical brake system with 13” drums – Fully overhauled

Body: – Custom build body by Carroseriebouw Jansen from Wesepe (NL) – Alumium firewall – Two tone matt green paint with yellow radiator shell. – Leather seats – Tonneau cover

Instruments; – Original set of Riley instruments – All rebuild – 5” Speedo meter and rev-counter – Airplane compass

Documents; – Belgium full road registration.

History; – This car started his life as a Riley 12/4 Saloon – First owned by RAF pilot Godfrey Lovell Auty (UK) – Restoration 2013 – 2015 by Carroseriebouw Jansen from Wesepe (NL) and car changed to TT Sprite specifications – 2016-2017 Engine and Preselector gearbox rebuild