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Bezeichnung/description L.V.T Riley Special
Jahrgang/year 1932/1947
Kennzeichen/registration LVT1
Chassis-Basis/chassis base Lionel V. Thomas design
Chassisnummer/chassisnumber n/a
Chassisjahrgang/year chassis 1947
Motortyp/engine typ
RILEY 9 Brooklands 1100cc race engine, modified by A.F.ASHBY
refer-ASHBY Flat-Iron
Motornummer/engine number
n/a
Motorjahrgang/year engine 1932
Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer F.R. Smith of SWANSEA, Wales
Rennhistory/racing history
Some hillclimb success. Engine de-tuned to run on POOL petrol
Information
Weight: ca.750kg
Chassis-frame construction of parrallel tube/channel mix, underslung at rear.
Lancia sliding-pillar front suspension.
Morris 10 steering-box and rear-axle.
Laterly fitted Lea-Francis or ALTA engine, then Jaguar XK unit.
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