Question about a possible Riley Falcon

[Harris]

From: Nick Flowers <[e-mail]>
Subject: Question about a possible Riley Falcon

Hello there,

My first car, bought when I was 17 in 1964, was a Riley. It had an Armstrong Siddley pre-selector gearbox and a four cylinder engine, single carburettor. I was told that it was a 1936 model and for all these years I have thought that it was a Riley Falcon. But recent research has made me think that it might have been an Adelphi. Alas, I sold it many years ago, and I wish that I hadn't - I don't even have any photos of it. But I wonder if, from what I have told you, is it possible for you to tell me whether it was a Falcon or an Adelphi?

Thanks you very much indeed,

Nick Flowers.

[rmcgoun]

Hi Nick,
Both models, Falcon and Adelphi, fit the description of your car. The main difference is that the Adelphi was a big, very roomy saloon. The Falcon was still a four door saloon, but with a smaller body and perhaps more sporty looking.
Only the registration number would help to provide a more definitive answer.
Regards, Rob

[alexandra]

Sorry to add fuel to the fire, but by that description it could have been a Falcon, Adelphi, Kestrel, Merlin or Monaco!

[calum]

One or two rear windows?