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Riley Big4 Dunbar Special "registered 099"

Bezeichnung/description Riley Big4 Dunbar Special registered   frankreich
Jahrgang/year 1938
Kennzeichen/registration GM1931 / JIG2885
Chassis-Basis/chassis base Riley
Chassisnummer/chassisnumber
Chassisjahrgang/year chassis 1938
Motortyp/engine typ Riley 2.5l Big4
Motornummer/engine number n/a
Motorjahrgang/year engine 1938
Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer Jim Dunbar
Rennhistory/racing history
Forest Run SRE
Informationen/information
A well executed Riley Special with the 2.5litre big four engine & a four-speed gearbox.  The car wears polished aluminum coachwork by Dunbar of Carnoustie in Scotland.

Given the light body & powerful engine, this is a serious pre-war sports car with a good turn of speed.  It is nicely patinated & ready for track or hill climb type use.

The seats are of patinated tan leather.  The bodywork minimalist to the extreme with twin aero screens to peer over & strain out bugs that might otherwise be found on one teeth.  The chassis & body supports are all painted in red.  Dual spare wheels are fitted to either side of the body.  There is provision for storage of the proverbial Knickers & toothbrush accessed by a hatch behind the rear seats above the fuel tank.  The car comes with a full set of instruments including 120mph speedometer & rev counter.  A pair of leather straps keep the bonnet secured in place.

The car is very sporting in nature & an absolute hoot to drive.  The engine is robust & hearty with plenty of power & making all the right noises.
Datum/date 25.06.2014
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