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Riley was a British motorcar and bicycle manufacturer from 1890. Riley became part of the Nuffield Organization in 1938 and was merged into the British Leyland Motor Corporation in 1968.
Nov 1, 2023 · In the pages of automotive legend, the Riley cars’ history shines as a testament to British ingenuity, pioneering design, and illustrious racing heritage. From the early days of crafting bespoke, innovative vehicles to the glory days of racing triumphs, the brand left an indelible mark on the motoring world.
Riley Model Range. THE PRE-WAR RILEYS. By John Haddleton. Rileys designed and built sturdy, well engineered cars during the 1900s, with many innovative features. Many of these early cars made up to around 1930 still exist. When they turn up at events it is well worth while talking to their owners.
Aug 20, 2003 · Riley built a two-seater sportscar in 1932 called the Gamecock, powered by its immortal Nine engine, a 1.1-liter, four-cylinder engine that uses twin camshafts set high in the block to actuate ...
Nov 12, 2019 · And it took that schoolboy's nephew two decades to pay tribute to that pioneer with a replica of the first automobile to bear the Riley name. Late into the 19th century, internal combustion engines largely relied on vacuum and compression to actuate intake valves.
The Riley RM is a series of executive cars and compact executive cars that were made by Riley Motors from 1945 until 1955. They were the last models developed independently by Riley before its parent company, Nuffield, merged with Austin to form BMC.
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