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(@sizedoesmatter)
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The year, make and model can be found by placing your curser over the picture or by enlarging the image by clicking on it.  To get info on the car, goggle the year, make and model.

1935 Riley 1 ½ Litre Kestrel Drophead Coupe 1

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(@jack-dodds)
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With that stance it should handle like its on rails.  Is it a Jag?



   
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(@perrone1)
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Just speaking for me - the Riley Kestrel is one of the most beautiful sports machines I have ever seen!!



   
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@perrone1 Oh...I see it's a Riley Kestrel.....I must learn to follow directions.  Lol.



   
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 A close relative, 1945 Riley MPH by MoY.

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I'm wondering what size those wheels are.



   
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Asking probably a stupid question,but what is a drophead?



   
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(@sizedoesmatter)
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@grockwood It's a term that the Brits use for convertible...not a stupid question.


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@sizedoesmatter Am I allowed to say “Badass” here?



   
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John, 

That's a beautiful pic of a beautiful automobile. Thank-you.



   
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Geoff Jowett
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beautiful, I'm loving this series John. Rare cars fascinate me. Theres always an interesting story behind them.



   
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(@sizedoesmatter)
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Guys, thanks for the kind words.


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Posted by: @bob-jackman

I'm wondering what size those wheels are.

Very rough extrapolation - wheelbase is 112.5 inches long. Wheel diameter appears to be about 20 or 21 inches.

Screenshot 2024 10 09 062610

 (Kevin, Pic of Drop Head with top dropped!)

 



   
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Just gorgeous 👀✌️


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I always thought that the MPH was a neat car and still have the Matchbox. I like the Kestrel even better but never had a model though I understand a while metal sedan version (Somerville) was around in the 1980s. This open two seater is gorgeous.



   
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