Prototyp Brooklands
| Bezeichnung/description | Riley Speed Model prototyp Brooklands |
| Jahrgang/year | 1927 |
| Kennzeichen/registration | possibly "RO****", then later EPK797 (later 1930's) |
| Chassis-Basis/chassis base | Riley 9 MK1, shortened by 15 inches to 7ft and 7 1/2 inches wheelbase |
| Chassisnummer/chassisnumber | 4 |
| Chassisjahrgang/year chassis | 1926/1927 |
| Motortyp/engine typ | Riley 9; 1074cc; 2x R.A.G. carburettors; 4-branch exhaust |
| Motornummer/engine number |
n/a
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| Motorjahrgang/year engine | 1926/1927 |
| Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer | Thompson & Taylor |
| Rennhistory/racing history |
17th September, 1927 - THE BEGINNING OF THE RILEY RACING ERA.
At BROOKLANDS TRACK - the 29th 90MPH short handicap -
1st by over a mile, lapping at 98.62mph.
Other successes for this car followed.
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| Information |
The most important racing Riley - the grandaddy of them all.
1926 design intent involvement between J.G.Parry-Thomas and Percy Riley,who were introduced by S.Gordon Marshall. Work continued by Reid Railton after death of J.G.P-Thomas in 'BABS'. Built at Brooklands Track by Thompson & Taylor.Weight: under 500kg. |
