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Description
Twin-SUs; Preselect box; recent Steve White engine rebuild;
recommissioned and running well - driven to the sale; nice and original; good
door shuts and fit
This 1,087cc four-cylinder Kestrel dates from
January 1934 and comes in Special Series guise, fitted with twin SUs and a
Preselecter gearbox.
It carries its original Coventry registration mark
and its history can be traced back to 1972 when it was living in Scotland. It
appears to have covered just 4,000 miles since then. Our vendor acquired it from
a near neighbour who had owned it for four years and covered a whole four miles
in it - what a waste. Clearly the inactivity over a period of many years meant
some considerable recommissioning needed doing which was duly
undertaken.
Fortunately the body and trim remain nicely original and in
lovely patinated order, the doors opening and closing nicely and fitting well -
a must on these ash-framed saloons.
He sent it to Riley guru Steve White
at Lodge Motor Engineering to have work done. The engine was rebuilt with new
valves and guides, new white metal bearings, a modern rear main seal and general
fettling as required. The front wheel bearings were replaced, along with a
type-2 traffic clutch, rear brake linings and a new fuel tank plus loads more,
the bill coming to £5,000.
The vendor sorted out the wiring, fitting an
electronic cut-out, LED side and brake lights and indicators. A partial
stainless exhaust was added too.
He adds that the the ENOTS lube system
is not complete, the original clock is fitted but not working - similarly the
Hobsons Telegauge fuel gauge and the interior light doesn't function. He has
enjoyed driving the car, but lack of space is forcing a reluctant
sale.
These Kestrels have a good turn of speed, a ready parts supply
and a very loyal following. Ideal for Spring and Autumn events thanks to its
snug interior, it is nicely original which has an appeal of its own, coupled
with an extensive mechanical overhaul.
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