Riley 9 Kestrel. (1933-36)
The 1933 Kestrel 9 was a small fastbacked 4-door saloon, with twin carburettor sports engine. It stayed in production until 1935 when it was given a facelift, although unlike the larger Kestrels it retained the 4 light body, rather than becoming a 6 light sports saloon.
The car was typical of Riley models at the time, with Aluminium panels stretched over a timber bodyframe. The interior was well trimmed with leather upholstery, thick carpeting and plenty of Walnut veneer. The Kestrel was easily identifiable from the front, with its twin horns and low roofline. This last was gained by the Riley patent rear footwells, which were sunk either side of the transmission tunnel, rather than the previously standard flat floor found in earlier vintage cars.
The car was typical of Riley models at the time, with Aluminium panels stretched over a timber bodyframe. The interior was well trimmed with leather upholstery, thick carpeting and plenty of Walnut veneer. The Kestrel was easily identifiable from the front, with its twin horns and low roofline. This last was gained by the Riley patent rear footwells, which were sunk either side of the transmission tunnel, rather than the previously standard flat floor found in earlier vintage cars.
ENGINE | TRANSMISSION |
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9hp 4 cyl ohv
Bore 60.3 stroke 95.2 compression 5.2:1 Capacity 1087 cc 42bhp at 3600rpm Carburation Zenith From 1932:
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4-speed gearbox.
Top gear ratio 5.25:1 |
SUSPENSION | |
| Semi-elliptic | |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Wheelbase 8'10.5" (aprx 2690mm)
Track 4' (aprx 1200mm) Length 13'9" (aprx 4180mm) Width 4'9" (aprx 1440mm) Tyres 4.5x19 Weight 18 / 20.25cwt | |
PERFORMANCE | |
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Max speed 65mph
0-50 20secs Fuel Consumption 30mpg | |
1934 Riley
9 Kestrel
AHU 58 |
My own car after 35 years in the shed.