Globetrotter—1930 Riley Brooklands

By James Beckett on June 1, 2014 2014, All Access Paywall, June '14, Region, UK/Europe, Vintage Racecar Archives, Vintage Racecar Articles, Vintage Racecar Features, Vintage Racecar Profiles

Inspired by J.G. Parry Thomas and Reid Railton, the Brooklands Riley—the sporty member of the Riley 9 series—was introduced for 1926. Upon its arrival, this great little car became “the” competition car for the Riley marque, and during the following years proved successful around the world. The Riley Brooklands was comfortable at the track with…

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