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Monte Carlo Rally MPH

Bezeichnung/description Monte Carlo Rally M.P.H. Special
Jahrgang/year 1934
Kennzeichen/registration AHP203
Chassis-Basis/chassis base Riley M.P.H.
Chassisnummer/chassisnumber 44T2257
Chassisjahrgang/year chassis 1934
Motortyp/engine typ Riley 6-cylinder
Motornummer/engine number
12T2257
Motorjahrgang/year engine 1934
Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer Midland Motor Bodies
Rennhistory/racing history
1935 Monte Carlo Rally. First starter from Athens, Greece on  19.01.1935. Crashed off road on descent of Gyphtocastro Pass.  Occupants abandoned vehicle, which then ran down 170 metre deep valley, hitting boulders and gullys. Recovered damaged to road.  Driven back after minimal roadside repair.
Dismantled by Riley Works  APRIL,1935. 
Information
Special bodywork.  Rear-hinged doors. 21-inch  road-wheels with two side-mounted spares. GIRLING braking system.
  • 1935 MONTE-CARLO M.P.H; Michael_Clarke_Collection
  • 1935 MONTE-CARLO M.P.H; with permission of W.T.BRITCH