Hi , Something that maybe of amusement to Riley enthusiasts. It’s a music video called ‘dRiVe mY cAR’. A comedy Classic Car song about being true to your hobby while also being kind to the environment. A very topical subject with the recently announced evaporation of petrol motoring in the … Continue reading
• Department for Transport (DfT) still hasn’t decided how to apply the Vnuk judgment. • Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) completed a consultation. • ‘Triple whammy’ of greater compensation payouts, raised IPT and Vnuk will increase premiums. • European Commission still urging EU to apply Vnuk judgement selectively. … Continue reading
Professor Garel Rees motor industry economist, respected analyst and Classic Car Buyer consultant has passed away at 76, during his long and varied career he held the post of Professor Emeritus and President of the Centre Of Automotive Industry Research at Cardiff University. Continue reading
The legendary 2 and 4 wheeled World Champion John Surtees has passed away at the age of 83. John Surtees was the only person in motor racing history ever to have held simultaneous World Championship titles in car and motor cycle racing and then went on to develop his own … Continue reading
Following my comment in the last Riley Record about the variety of cars owned by our members, I have produced a chart to show the proportions of each model category, as recorded on the club’s database. This includes all the cars notified to us by members in various forms and … Continue reading
It was National Drive It Day on Sunday 23rd April. Many of you got out in your Rileys and even displayed your cars at events all over the country. Some of these will be featured in the June edition of The Riley Record. Continue reading
As some members may be aware, this year is the 60th Anniversary since the introduction of the One-Point-Five. For a look back at the history and some of the stories behind the Riley model check out the article in the April edition of The Riley Record. Continue reading
John Atkinson has retired from the post of Midland Centre Secretary at the recent AGM. Thanks John for your commitment and dedication. Continue reading
