Riley 12/6 Ascot. (1932-34)

The Ascot was already an established model on the nine chassis when it was launched on the 12/6 chassis. However, it was an upright Drophead Coupe of the type now going out of fashion, so it is of little surprise that production figures are so small - none are known of! What is therefore a surprise is that it was available for two years, when other contemporary models which have survived in small numbers were discontinued after only a year.

ENGINE

6cyl Overhead Valves
RAC Rating 12.01hp
Bore 57 Stroke 95.2
Capacity 1458 cc
Compression Ratio 5.8:1

TRANSMISSION

4-speed gearbox.
Top G/r 5.5:1
3rd G/r 7.84:1
2nd G/r 11.64:1
1st G/r 20.09:1
Reverse 18.48:1

SUSPENSION

Semi-elliptic

BRAKES

Riley Continuous Cable with Cam-Operated Shoes
13" Drums

PERFORMANCE

Standing Quarter Mile 23secs
Max speed 70mph

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 9'6" (aprx 2880mm)
Track 4' (aprx 1200mm)
Wheels Six-Stud Wire Centre Lock 3.0x19
(1934: 3.0x19)
Tyres 4.75x19 (1934: 4.75x18)
Fuel Tank 10 Gallons

PRICE

1933: £338; 1934: £348