Quite possibly the best restored Speedex in the world! This Jem Marsh (of Marcos fame) designed car has been the subject of the most comprehensive restoration I have seen for a long time. The nett result is a car which is as well put together and well presented as you are likely to get in the world of Austin 7 specials. The invoices are so comprehe..
Riley's 9 hp cars come in a very wide variety of shapes and sizes though few look quite as good as the Gamecock. It sits very low which gives it an elegant sporting appearance but it still has plenty of room for two normal sized adults! The Special Series Riley twin cam hemi-head engine is always a joy to drive as it is very willing and gives plent..
Introduced in 1935, the Merlin was a redesigned version of the successful Riley 9. It retained the same advanced twin cam, hemi head engine design (though the crankshaft was stronger than earlier 9s) and the easy to use pre-selecta gearbox but it had a totally new and very rigid chassis frame, a new final transmission and new Girling brakes. The al..
This particular car is an original Abbott drop head coupe which very nicely combines the comfort and useability of 4 seat bodywork plus a decent folding roof and wind up windows with really sporting performance and handling so you get the best of both worlds. It has been the subject of a well documented body off rebuild which started after the car ..