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Racing & Rallying
Although not designed as a competition car, the One-Point-Five was quite successful in its day in circuit racing and on international rallies.
The Riley wasn’t quite as successful in rallies as on the circuit, however it was campaigned for several years in the
On historic rallies the car, notably in the hands of Cliff Doe and his son Paul, has been very competitive. And on the track we find that our 1.5 along with a few others is always battling for a class victory
Racing Results 2008:- This year we have fitted a video camera to the car - so click on the links below to watch the action! Snetterton, March 2008 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4OaU61B8ro Donninton, May 2008 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkrIlK_Qu-8 Brands Hatch, May 2008 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKO83GSIs9Q
Racing results 2007:-
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On the circuit, the most notable drivers where Les Leston and Alan Hutcheson. It was Les Leston who won his class in the 1958 Saloon Car Championship, which he followed up with a third overall in 1959. However it was Alan Hutcheson who was the most extensive 1.5 racer, campaigning his well-developed car for many years. It was only with the advent of the Mini and the Ford Cortina that the Riley became outclassed.
With the growing popularity of historic competition the One-Point-Five is once again showing to be quite competitive.
We have raced our 1958 One-Point-Five, known as Noddy, for a number of years now, with varying amounts of success. The car is extensively modified, although we have tried to keep the car reasonably within period. In general the car has a full race 1622cc engine, twin SU’s, standard gearbox/rear axle, uprated suspension throughout with anti-roll bars, disk brakes, and has been lightened and strengthened.
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