Riley Brooklands. by blinkings
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Officially backed by the Riley company, the Brooklands, along with later developments and variations such as the 'Ulster' Imp, MPH, and Sprite, proved some of the most successful works and privateer racing cars of the late 1920s and early 1930s. At Le Mans in 1934, Rileys finished 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 12th, winning the Rudge Whitworth Cup, the Team Prize, two class awards, and the Ladies' Prize. Rileys also distinguished themselves at the Ulster TT, at Brooklands itself, and at smaller events like hill climbs, while providing a platform for the success of motorsports' first women racing drivers such as Kay Petre, Dorothy Champney and Joan Richmond.
It was conceived by JG Parry-Thomas, who was tragically killed during a land speed record attempt in 1927.
Comments (13)
Faemike55
Very cool looking auto!
netot
I had one of these...made by Dinkytoys LOL I really like this series of photos.They all are great!
EyeOfTheJen
That is so cool! I am a gear head so I love this.
sharky_
Priceless shot. Aloha
durleybeachbum
A little masterpiece! I used to love hillclimb events, and went to watch a friend compete.
jayfar
Lovely old girl.
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend. God Bless.
BIPOLARTWO
Amazing how they could squeeze two people into them and still be able to drive
debbielove
Yep! amazing.. Fro a time when Britain used to make stuff and win just about everything.. Now look, its a joke.. Thanks for this Andrew, great car, fabulous picture!..And I believe underneath a Percival Proctor? Possibly? Rob
mariogiannecchini
Very kovely old car and interesing info !
blinkings
Yes Rob well done it is a Percival Proctor!
danapommet
WOW! The engine compartment is well worth the zoom. Great info also.
cfulton
Look at the suspension! Needed a crank handle to start too - pit stops must have been fun then! Clive