Riley 9 Kestrel. (1933-36)
The 1933 Kestrel 9 was a small fastbacked 4-door saloon, with twin carburettor sports engine. It stayed in production until 1936 when it was effectively replaced by the Kestrel 1½.
The car was typical of Riley models at the time, with Aluminium panels stretched over a timber bodyframe. The interior was well trimmed with leather upholstery, thick carpeting and plenty of Walnut veneer. The Kestrel was easily identifiable from the front, with it's twin horns and low roofline.

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

9hp 4 cyl ohv
Bore 60.3 stroke 95.2
compression 5.2:1
Capacity 1087 cc
42bhp at 3600rpm
Carburation Zenith

From 1932:
compression 5.5:1
Capacity 1089 cc
29bhp at 4500rpm
Carburration: SU / Zenith

4-speed gearbox.
Top gear ratio 5.25:1

SUSPENSION

Semi-elliptic

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 8'10.5" (aprx 2690mm)
Track 4' (aprx 1200mm)
Length 13'9" (aprx 4180mm)
Width 4'9" (aprx 1440mm)
Tyres 4.5x19
Weight 18 / 20.25cwt

PERFORMANCE

Max speed 65mph
0-50 20secs
Fuel Consumption 30mpg