Riley 15/6 Kestrel. (1935)
1935 Riley 15/6 Kestrel (BTT988) next to an early 12/4 Falcon
The 15/6 Kestrel was originally launched in 1935 with a choice of Falcon or 4-light Kestrel bodywork. Initially the Falcon was the better seller, but the ever popular Kestrel was not far behind. For 1936, the Kestrel gained the new 6-light saloon body, which soldiered on to the bitter end.
The 15/6 Kestrel would have been well appointed inside, as befitted the top of the range cars. Outside, the body was the same as that already fitted to the 12 and 14/6 models, and visually similar to the 9 and 12/4 too, except for the longer bonnet and generally larger shape.
Chassis Types: 44T
ENGINE6cyl ohvRAC rating 14.3hp Bore 62 Stroke 95.2 Firing Order 1, 5, 3, 6, 2, 4. Capacity 1726cc 51bhp at 4500rpm Carburation Zenith |
TRANSMISSION4-speed Armstrong Siddeley Preselector gearbox.Top gear ratio 5.5:1 3rd g/r 7.84:1 2nd g/r 11.64:1 1st g/r 20.09:1 reverse 25.19:1 |
SUSPENSIONSemi-elliptic |
BRAKESGirling Mechanical rod with wedge operated shoes13" Drums |
PERFORMANCE0-50mph 13.5 secsStanding Quarter Mile 21.4secs Max speed 85mph Fuel Consumption 18mpg |
DIMENSIONSWheelbase 9'4.5" (aprx 2830mm)Track 4' (aprx 1200mm) Length 14'11.5" (aprx 4540mm) Width 4'11.5" (aprx 1500mm) Fuel Tank 10 galls. Wheels Dunlop centre lock wire 3.0x18" Tyres 4.75x18 Weight 24.5cwt |
PRICE44T £380 |