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Riley-Ford Special. The Riley-Ford Special is a unique lightweight roadster and dirt-track racing sprint car built between 1933 and 1938. It was built using readily available components at the time. The chassis is an Essex frame, and uses a Franklin steering column and system. It used a Ford front axle with a Halibrand quick-change rear end.
An all inclusive documentary focusing on the racing history and restoration of a 1933 Sprint Car, the #32 'Watson & Watson' Crack'n Riley Special. Site includes: Historical Information / Photos, Restoration Information / Photos, Specifications, Action Photos, Audio Clip, Video Clips, Awards & Certifications, Present Day Comparison, Links, Merchandise & Contact Information.
Most notably this Ford Riley Sprint Car was driven by Walt Ader to the 1936 Garden State Auto Racing Association's Championship with 336 points. Also important to note, all throughout the 30s - 50s the numerous drivers of this car always finished at or near the top of their heats.
Aug 13, 2000 · 1929/39 Ardent Alligator: Decades before the Cobra there was the Ford-Riley. By DAVE BROWNELL Published: Aug 13, 2000. It could be fairly argued that this car is the predecessor of the Cobra ...
Restoration Information & Photos. Since the Crack'n Riley Special was campaigned over numerous years, (1933 - 63), a year / era had to be chosen to restore the Sprint Car to, that year / era, was 1933 - 1935. The restoration took a total of 3 years, (1970 - 1973). March 1970 - Condition of #32 as it was received prior to restoration.
This Sprint Car was likely built circa 1935 and is fitted with a Riley-modified Ford four-cylinder engine. George Riley was an engineer based in Seattle, and he took full advantage of Ford’s new Model A engine when it debuted, creating speed parts for the burgeoning racing scene. While the earliest part of this car’s history is not known, a ...
