Riley 12hp Saloon. (1939-40)

Riley 12 Saloon

With the takeover of Riley by the Nuffield group in 1938, the entire model range was revised, and reduced to the 12/4 and 16/4 engines. There were also only 2 body styles available on each chassis - a 6-light 4-door saloon with swept tail, or 2-door drophead coupe. The Saloon at least had started development before Nuffield took over, and was a clear development of the Adelphi body style. Approximately 550-575 Saloons were built.
The wings were the newly fashionable helmet style, rather than traditional Riley flowing designs, and the rear doors were rear hinged in place of the Adelphis centrally hinged doors, The rear of the car was also squarer, with a larger rear quarter light and larger trunk.

Chassis Types: 29S, 29SS

ENGINE

4cyl ohv
RAC Rating 12hp
Bore 69 Stroke 100
Capacity 1496 cc
51bhp at 4800rpm
Carburation SU

TRANSMISSION

4-speed gearbox.
Top gear ratio 4.88:1
3rd g/r 7.25:1
2nd g/r 11.2:1
1st g/r 19.4:1
Reverse 19.4:1

SUSPENSION

Semi-elliptic

BRAKES

Girling Mechanical rod with wedge operated shoes
13" Drums.

PERFORMANCE

0-50mph 23.1secs
Max speed 73mph
Fuel Consumption 27mpg

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 9' (aprx 2730mm)
Track 4' (aprx 1220mm)
Length 14'3" (aprx 4310mm)
Width 5'3" (aprx 1580mm)
Wheels Dunlop pressed steel disc bolt on 4.0x16
Tyres 5.75x16
Weight 24cwt
Fuel Tank 10galls.

PRICE

1939 £310; Sprite: £335
1940 £341; Sprite: £368 10s