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Riley Monaco – Full Restortion/Superb Example

 

£12995

From its debut at Shelsley Walsh in the Summer of 1926, through until it ceased production towards the end of 1937, the Riley Nine Monaco was to prove a great success and became highly regarded for its high standard of handling and performance. Priced at £298, it was very much the ‘M3’ of choice for the family man who wanted a saloon of this size with sporting inclinations.

 

At Milestones we do like nice pre-war cars and when we were offered this remarkable Riley by a retired engineer we could not resist!

 

First registered on 1 July 1932 this Monaco has been in enthusiastic hands for many years.  The car was taken off the road in the mid-1960’s and by the early 1970’s needed a full restoration.

 

Stage 1 – 1970 to 1984

 

·       Car rescued from storage and fully dismantled. 

·       All ball and roller bearings replaced

·       Engine rebored, crank reground & bearings re-metalled (Johnson Roberts)

·       Engine balanced at the same time

·       Timber frame replaced and by early 1980’s required paint and reassembly

 

The owner (a Ford Engineer) was relocated several times and the car followed him each time until, due to a change of circumstances, he had to sell the Riley.

 

Stage 2 – 1984 to 1989

 

Car in storage/little work completed.  House move forces sale

 

Stage 3 – 1989 to 2007

 

·       Extensive handwritten log detailing all work completed

·       Engine rebuild, clutch, brakes, suspension etc

·       All electrical components

·       Interior refurbished

·       Bodywork painted in Maroon & Black (original scheme – see RF60)  

 

Stage 4 – 2007 to 2022

 

Used regularly and maintained to an extremely high standard by a retired engineer as part of a private collection of pre-war cars.

 

The large history folder includes buff (RF60) logbook, old MOTs, lots of invoices, letters, and an extensive handwritten log – it is lovely.

 

This Monaco is a credit to the previous owners – she drives as good as she looks and the Riley Motor Club is one of the best with active membership, lots of events & excellent spares support. 

 

We recommend viewing in order to fully appreciate this prestige classic.

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