1931 Riley 9 Biarritz Registration number: VK 3968 Date of first registration: 10/02/1931 Vin...
1931 Riley 9 Biarritz Registration number: VK 3968 Date of first registration: 10/02/1931 Vin number: 6012384 Engine number: 28892 MOT expiry: exempt but the vehicle has a valid MOT till 28/03/2018 V5C present listing no other keepers Current mileage shown: 9668 1089cc Brown
The Riley 9 was largely designed by two of the Riley brothers, Percy and Stanley. Stanley was responsible for the chassis, suspension and body and the older Percy designed the engine. Launched in 1926 the Riley 9 had two body styles available the Monaco saloon (£285) and the Four-seat Tourer (£235), the Biarritz was introduced in 1929 and was in production until 1932.
This car is in excellent condition due to the restoration works which were completed in 2003, there are numerous invoices from Royle & Co. relating to restoration work from 1990-2003, a photo album of restoration progress and other invoices relating to further work by The Classic Car Workshop up to April 2017. The current owner has owned the vehicle for some 40 years and purchased it as a rolling chassis and boxes of bits, now it is back to its former glory. Also included are the original log book dated 10/02/1931, a mid 1930's Riley brochure, 1931 Riley brochure "The Wonder Car" and within this is the invoice from Taylor & Blacklock for the purchase of the car dated 10/02/1931, the manufacturer's guarantee and the original insurance certificate etc. The Spare wheel is present but with no tyre fitted.