1936 Riley Nine Merlin

### 1936 Riley Merlin Saloon – Original Reg DKJ 970

** Overview**

An opportunity to acquire an original, low-owner 1936 Riley Merlin saloon. Showing 5 registered keepers from new on the V5C logbook, this vehicle has been in current family ownership since 2015. Since its purchase, the car has been stored continuously in a dry, purpose-built workshop. It retains its factory steel-bodied Merlin coachwork, rare Wilson preselector transmission, original 1089cc twin high-camshaft engine (** M2513**), and original 1936 Kent registration mark ** DKJ 970**.

| Specification | Details |

| --- | --- |

| ** Make & Model** | 1936 Riley Merlin Saloon |

| ** Registration** | ** DKJ 970** (Original 1936 Kent Issue, Non-Transferable) |

| ** Engine Number** | ** M2513** (1089cc Twin High-Cam OHV) |

| ** Transmission** | Preselector (ENV/ Wilson Type) |

| ** Body Style** | 4-Door Merlin Saloon |

| ** Keepers on V5C** | 5 Keepers from New |

| ** Ownership & Storage** | Owned since 2015 / Workshop Stored |

| ** Tax / MOT Status** | Historic Vehicle Class – Tax & MOT Exempt |

** Engine & Mechanicals**

* ** Engine:** Original 1089cc twin high-camshaft OHV engine (No. M2513). Recommissioned to running order; starts and runs.

* ** Transmission:** Factory ENV/ Wilson preselector gearbox.

* ** Running Gear:** Retains original beam front axle, live rear axle, wire wheels with knock-off spinners, and mechanical drum brakes. Fitted with a new radiator as part of the mechanical work.

** Coachwork & Interior**

* ** Body & Paint:** Original 4-door Merlin saloon steel body finished in deep black gloss paint.

* ** Exterior Trim:** Original chrome radiator grille with Riley badge, chrome headlight buckets, twin front bumper bars, and rear spare wheel carrier.

* ** Interior:** Interior needs restoration.

** Vehicle History & Provenance**

* ** 1936:** Manufactured by Riley Motors Ltd. and registered in Kent under registration ** DKJ 970**.

* ** 1936–2015:** Maintained across 4 former keepers over 79 years, preserving its original registration and coachwork.

* ** Documentation & History File:** Comes with an extensive history file compiled by previous owners, containing detailed restoration records, logbooks, and comprehensive vehicle documentation.

* ** 2015–Present:** Kept stored inside a dry workshop environment throughout current ownership by the 5th registered keeper. Work undertaken includes fitting a new radiator and recommissioning engine M2513 to running status. Offered as an almost-complete running project requiring interior restoration and final mechanical setup.

Lots of documented history and records of all parts ordered during restoration including new radiator