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Ashridge Automobiles Ltd

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire,

Ashridge Automobiles Ltd

Date of Reg : 27/ 09/ 37

A good usable example of the Riley Kestrel, one of the best sporting saloons of the 1930s.

Powered by the famous 12/ 4 engine mated to a 4 speed preselecta gearbox this Riley is capable of dealing with modern traffic conditions. Cruising at 55 to 65 mph presents no issues and stopping with the girling rod braking system is very effective.

This ...

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1 Nov 2024
Bedfordshire

Often considered as one of the best looking sporting saloons of the 1930's this Riley is finished in two-tone black and white which suits the car admirably.

Powered by the 6 cylinder engine with triple SU's and matched to a manual 4 speed all helical gearbox this Riley is well able to keep up with modern traffic thanks to its power to weight ratio.

Owned by Gerry ...

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24 Oct 2024
Bedfordshire

1936 Riley 15/ 6 Stelvio

Registration: CYT 488

Date of first registration: 27/ 7/ 1936

Chassis Number: 15S969

Engine Number: 5969

An opportunity to acquire the only Series 3 Riley Stelvio still on the road, the final iteration of the model that was first introduced in 1929. This car would have been manufactured in 1935 but was first ...

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22 Oct 2024
Bedfordshire

A stunning early example of this great British sports car. Finished in tartan red with complementing black leather upholstery piped in red this car had a full restoration a number of years ago and there is a photographic record on file of this. In addition there is a comprehensive record of large expenditure in recent years to maintain the condition you see today. This includes a top end engine overhaul ...

17,000
21 Oct 2024
Bedfordshire

1933 Riley March Special

Registration: AGC 719

Date of first registration: 27th March 1933

Chassis number: 6019646

The Riley March Special came to be as a sportier replacement to the Gamecock model which was manufactured between 1931/ 32. The Earl of March, who had a long history of racing and competition and was a partner of Kevill Davies & March ...

3,600
20 Oct 2024
Bedfordshire

1952 Dellow
Reg No: OKO 675
Date of Reg: 17/ 3/ 52
Registered:Sports/ Historic Vehicle.
C/ N:336/ 251

Dellows were made in Alvechurch between 1949 and 1959 and approximately 300 were built in all of which around half survive. it was made as a “competition” car which could be raced, trialled, rallied or used for sprints. All Dellows made use of many Ford components ...

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17 Oct 2024
Bedfordshire

1937 Riley 6 Light 12/ 4 Kestrel.

Reg No : ELM 294

Chassis No : 28K7538

Tax Class : Historic Vehicle

This well maintained and very practical Riley is the epitome of fine sporting saloons of the 1930`s.

Powered by the Riley 12/ 4, 1500cc engine to Sprite specification and mated to the 4 speed Wilson preselect gearbox the Riley is imbued with ...

4,600
8 Oct 2024
Bedfordshire

Date of Reg : 14/ 03/ 1931
C/ N : 14L273
Historic vehicle

A lovely example of the 6 cylinder Riley Alpine Saloon.
Acquired by the owner in 2021 and extensively improved mechanically during this tenure with the help of so many Riley enthusiasts and other specialists.

It is now driving beautifully but periods of ill health means the Riley is ready for a new ...

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29 Sep 2024
Bedfordshire

1936 Riley 12/ 4 ‘Hardie’ Special

Registration: SMH 243

Chassis Number: JM-1

A unique and well known Riley Special and a regular attendee of VSCC events.

SMH 243 started life as a 1936 Riley 12/ 4 Merlin and was acquired after the war by Frank Hardie, a former employee at De Havilland, in dilapidated condition. Hardie set about turning the car ...

2,800
23 Sep 2024
Bedfordshire

Date of Registration: 27/ 03/ 1933

Registered as a Historic vehicle.

The Riley March Special is a sportier replacement for the Gamecock model which was manufactured between 1931/ 32. The Earl of March, who had a long history of racing and competition and was a partner of Kevill Davies and March Ltd, designed the body.

It was built on the same chassis as the ...

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20 Sep 2024
Bedfordshire

A super example of the ever popular Austin 7 “Chummy”. The car runs and drives well and starts on the button.

Highly original with full weather equipment, this little Austin has been housed in the current owner’s hall for a number of years (!) but it is now felt that a new custodian is required to show it to the open road once more.

Apart from the log book and a number ...

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18 Sep 2024
Bedfordshire

1965 Jaguar S-Type 3. 4 Automatic

Date of first registration: 01/ 04/ 1965

Registration: DJE 862C

Chassis Number: 1B2518BW

A wonderful example of the Jaguar S-Type that has benefitted from a bare metal restoration in 2017 and now presents in excellent condition in a Porsche shade of dark grey with red interior.

Powered by the 3. 4l XK ...

53,000
14 Sep 2024
Bedfordshire

Alvis Firebird Special

Reg No: USV 818

Tax Class: Historic Vehicle

Capacity: 1842cc

Declared manufactured: 1936

A well used and much loved Alvis Firebird Special that has been used extensively for tours and rallies. Built and owned since the 1980s by a recently deceased owner and now in need of new custodian who will recommission this ...

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9 Sep 2024
Bedfordshire

1938 Riley 12/ 4 Touring Saloon

Date of first registration: 01/ 07/ 1991

Registration: EYE 942

Chassis Number: 28F7895

A former multiple concours winning car that still presents in very good condition and has enjoyed much usage from its current owner.

Restored by John Janes, the car has appeared at many events including winning car of ...

71,500
8 Sep 2024
Bedfordshire

A fast and purposeful Riley 12/ 4 Special, the donor car dating from April 1940 so therefore a very late car with the desirable manual gearbox.

This Riley has in the past been campaigned in many VSCC hillclimbs and sprints but will also be suitable for circuit racing or rallies such as the Flying Scotsman.

The engine has high lift cams, Arrow conrods, shell big ends, 8:1 ...

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7 Sep 2024
Bedfordshire