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Riley 1½ Lynx. (1936-38)

Riley 1½ Lynx
Photo courtesy of Thierry Donnart

Riley 1½ Lynx
Photo courtesy of Thierry Donnart

Riley 1½ Lynx
Photo courtesy of Brian Shepherd

Riley 1½ Lynx

Riley 1½ Lynx

Riley 1½ Lynx

Of all the new 1½ Litre models, the Lynx was the least changed from its 12/4 predecessor. The chassis featured the same upgrades as the Falcon and Kestrel which were the only other bodystyles carried forward, but the Lynx body was carried over virtually unchanged. Some identifying points, however, are that these later cars often had bumpers fitted, and first mesh then chrome-slat radiator grilles were fitted. It remained the only 4-seater open car in the range, although by the end of 1937 production had almost ceased as the publics love of open 4-seaters had faded.
Whilst the body remained almost unchanged, with the traditional cut away front doors, the Lynx was now also offered as the Lynx Sprite with the Sprite version of the 12/4 engine. For the 1937 model year these seem to have outsold the standard or special series offerings.

Chassis Types [Approx. Production Figures]: (S)26L [225] / 27L [100] / 28L [65]