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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
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.
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.    
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