Riley Lynx Tourer special
This riley is truly a special—indeed, we can safely call it a very unique special—because an inline 8-cylinder engine in a 1934 Lynx simply doesn’t exist under normal circumstances. So how did this configuration come about? We can attribute it to one man who had a clear vision of what he wanted to build. That man is none other than Kees de Kok, well-known in riley circles. Working at the dutch shock absorber manufacturer Koni, Kees was looking for a challenge for the period after his retirement. Kees had been familiar with Rileys for quite some time; he had already restored models such as the rmb and the 15/6 tourer. Inspired by the legendary pre-war models from Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Maserati, and Delage, he decided that an inline-eight-cylinder engine had to be built. This was no easy feat and not a job for an inexperienced hobbyist, but for Kees it was a realistic possibility because he possessed sufficient mechanical engineering experience and perseverance to see such a daring undertaking through to a successful conclusion. Kees has written a book about this entire process, describing the entire journey from the drawing board to a running car. A Lynx was purchased as the base vehicle in which the “inline eight” would be mounted. This required significant modifications, and Kees ultimately overhauled and modified the entire car.
The result is something truly unique that belongs in any serious riley collection, yet is also a car that drives exceptionally well. The engine is paired with the famous wilson preselector gearbox, which delivers a unique driving experience. Kees also completely redesigned and rebuilt the entire chassis and suspension, so calling this car “special” is no exaggeration!
A car like this is one of a kind and deserves a new owner who will appreciate it and use it for its intended purpose. It comes with a complete set of weather gear, including window frames, a soft top, and a tonneau cover, and is waiting impatiently in our showroom for its new “caretaker.”
