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
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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) |