Some examples from 2006 and earlier:
1952 Riley 1½-Litre RME
- Freed brakes, which had stuck due to lack of use
- Checkover prior to MoT test, to ensure a pass
- Pre-sale inspection report
- Supported transfer to new owner by phone and email
An original, refined Riley needing an appreciative new owner
1953 Riley 1½-Litre RME
- Replaced broken steering wheel
- Fitted modern oil filter to replace unobtainable original
- Steering gaiters, brake repairs, other MoT work
- Sorted out wiring, oil leaks, other major tidying-up
- Escorted MoT test
Followed by a 100-mile delivery drive to prove confidence!
1932 Riley Kestrel 9
- Replaced kingpins and steering joints
- Rebuilt seized-up gearbox
- Replaced non-original dynamo and petrol pump
- Replaced rotted wooden boot floor
- Escorted through MoT test
What a privilege to work on a car which has been in one family's ownership since new!
1936 Riley Kestrel Nine
- Rebuilt automatic clutch to cure chronic slipping
- Improved dynamo output so car could be used at night
- Fixed combination of problems leading to poor starting
A characterful old car with plenty of get-up-and-go.
