1934 RILEY 12/4 ‘WAGTAIL’ SPECIAL Registration Number: AXP ...

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£28,000 - £30,000

1934 RILEY 12/4 ‘WAGTAIL’ SPECIAL

Registration Number: AXP 392
Chassis Number: 6223880
Recorded Mileage: N/A

A well known competitor in VSCC circles, the ‘Wagtail’ was built by enthusiast and specialist builder Stan Waine in late 1950s/1960s, based on a 1932 Riley 12/4. The Wagtail has competed in VSCC for several decades, and with our vendor since 1983. In current ownership this plucky special has raced everywhere from hillclimbs and trials to circuit racing, putting in decent times at Prescott and Shelsley Walsh, Loton, Pembery and Silverstone, amongst others over the years. 

Our vendor has achieved the following times in his ownership:

Prescott 48 sec
Wiscombe  45sec
Shelsey       45 sec
Oulton Park 2.04 min
Silverstone. 1.21 min
Donnington  1 41 min
Mallory.     1.22 min

The basic specification is that of a 1500cc twin cam, 2-seat roadster with road equipment, detachable wings and spare wheel carrier, hydraulic brakes, and a close ratio pre-selector gearbox. The rebuilt twincam was built up with racing conrods and high compression domed pistons, and a gas flowed large valve head, which has just been removed, decarbonised and refitted. Fuelling is via twin semi-down draught SU carburettors. On a rolling road the engine puts out a healthy 104bhp at the rear wheels. A spare set of wheels are also included with the car.

This brilliantly quick, yet straightforward and safe car is ideal for a novice VSCC driver.

The Riley is offered with spares including dials, cycle wings, working spare dynamo and starter motor, front scuttle and full windscreen, and tonneau cover.