Riley 4/68
Overview
| Produced: |
1959-1961, 10940 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
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In 1959 the final member of the confusing BMC/Farina saloon range made its debut appearance, the Riley 4/68. The 4/68 shared its bodyshell and tuned, twin carb, B-Series engine with the MG Magneette (Farina), which was actually built alongside it at the Cowley factory.
Obviously the Riley had a few detail trim differences to distinguish it from its Austin/Morris/Wolseley/MG siblings, these consisted of badges, Riley grille and a comprehensive wood facia panel (with rev counter!).
The 4/68 really was the "beginning of the end" for the famous Riley marque, offering little in driving enjoyment compared to earlier models. Despite its wallowy handling and uninspiring performance the Riley 4/68 sold well before being replaced by the 4/72 in 1961.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1489cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 73.025mm x 89mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88mph | 20.6s | 27mpg |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 4 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * - - | * * * - - |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £325 | £1200 | £2700 | 26-Oct-06 |
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