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Griffith 9 supercharged

Bezeichnung/description Griffiths 9 supercharged Special
Jahrgang/year 1930/1939
Kennzeichen/registration GJ1831
Chassis-Basis/chassis base Riley Monaco (std. wheelbase)
Chassisnummer/chassisnumber n/a
Chassisjahrgang/year chassis 1930
Motortyp/engine typ RILEY '9' special series
ZOLLER Supercharger, fitted with advice from J.GRANVILLE GRENFELL.
This 'blower' previously fitted to a fast LAGONDA RAPIER,
which was damaged by bombing during the early part of WW2.
McEvoy metering-pump. Manifold pressure : 4lb.
Compression ratio 6.3:1.
Fitted with 4-branch exhaust system.
Motornummer/engine number
n/a
Motorjahrgang/year engine 1934
Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer J.A. Griffiths, Claygate, Surrey
Rennhistory/racing history road car - WW2
Information
Riley 'Gamecock' radiator
Steering column lengthened 12 inches
Weight 16cwt (ca.770kg)
  • GRIFFITHS-9-ZOLLER; Michael_Clarke_Collection