1932 RILEY GAMECOCK 

1,087cc, 4 cylinder. This sporting two-seater Riley is reputed to have been named after the RAF’s Gloster Gamecock fighter plane. It attracted considerable interest with its low-slung styling, longer body offering good luggage capacity and fold flat windscreen. The car on offer here has benefited from much work and considerable expenditure in recent times, including an engine rebuild by a well-known specialist, using a stronger Merlin crank, lightened flywheel, Omega pistons and Kent cams. Additional work has included overhaul of the gearbox, rear axle and steering box. The wheels have been rebuilt and much electrical work carried out. The tyres have also been recently renewed (Longstone block pattern) and a Bosch 009 distributor with automatic advance has been installed. An alternator has also been fitted and the car has recently been set up on a rolling-road. Additional useful features include hazard warning lights and power take off for a satnav. It is described by our vendor as running and driving very well.

According to the documentation file, the car was exported to the USA in 1978 returning to the UK in 1990 when it was subsequently restored. Quality hood, tonneau cover, sidescreens and hood bag are included. The history file includes a large bundle of receipts dating during the last fifteen years, USA documents including shipping and customs receipts and Florida title deed, 1991 MoT and copy V5 from UK owner who imported in 1990, various copy photos, handwritten history diary, original manual and various other manuals.

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