Riley Wentworth Special
| Bezeichnung/description | Riley Wentworth Special |
| Jahrgang/year | 1926 |
| Kennzeichen/registration | PR7845 |
| Chassis-Basis/chassis base | Riley Wentworth Coupé |
| Chassisnummer/chassisnumber | 69846 |
| Chassisjahrgang/year chassis | 1926 |
| Motortyp/engine typ | Riley 1645cc Side Valve |
| Motornummer/engine number | 5312 |
| Motorjahrgang/year engine | 1926 |
| Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer | n/a |
| Rennhistory/racing history |
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| Informationen/information | This Riley Sports was originally registered on 5th November 1926 as an 11.9hp Wentworth Coupé as confirmed by the original 'buff' log book. Appearing to have had only six owners throughout the 88 years since leaving the Coventry based manufacturer, it has certainly led an interesting life. The late David Poulton owned PR7845 for the last 50 years and his time and patience in ascertaining the car's history has to be admired. Mr. Poulton managed to identify all the previous owners and listed them accordingly. The notes and history that he compiled make fascinating reading as well as being incredibly useful for the next owner. A brief synopsis of the paperwork leads us to believe that this is one of only two 1920's Riley Wentworth Specials thought to exist in the world today. It would appear that after purchasing the Riley, Mr. Poulton removed the original body and ancillaries and then did very little to the car for around 30 years. He then set about re-bodying the chassis in the stunning 'boat-tail' roadster style it presents in today, after, of course, undertaking an extensive programme to source, purchase and assemble new mechanics; a list of where and from whom he purchased the various parts is in the history file. The 1645cc side valve engine is mated to a four speed gearbox and we are advised she is "fun and interesting" to drive. The green coachwork is in good order as is the interior. Supplied with a V5 registration document, this car represents an opportunity to acquire an extremely fine and rare example of the marque and enjoy living 'the life of Riley.' |
| Datum/date | 11.02.2104 |
