Riley Gamecock
9HP
Year
1932
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
1.09L
Description
A genuine Gamecock which was at significant expense beautifully restored from the ground up by Blue Diamond, Ian Pitney and other renowned specialists over a 4 year period. Originally found and purchased by a Mr Stapleton via Andrew Booth at Orchard Cars in the early 2000's, he never got around to restoring it, rebuilding an Amilcar L Type Saloon instead! Subsequently bought at auction by a commit...
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Insurance write-off record
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelAbout 39 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 27 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre
- £1,200–£1,650
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingAutoza's rough estimate for this make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £200–£450
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Estimated total a yearThe rows above added up, low ends and high ends
- £1,950–£2,700
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Questions about this Riley Gamecock
- Where can I view this 1932 Riley Gamecock?
- This Riley Gamecock is located in Rudgwick, UK. Contact Driving Classics Ltd directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Riley Gamecock?
- The asking price is £30,000. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What fuel type is this Riley Gamecock?
- This Riley Gamecock runs on petrol.
- Is this Riley Gamecock automatic or manual?
- This Riley Gamecock has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Riley Gamecock MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Riley Gamecock's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Riley Gamecock been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Riley Gamecock?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Riley Gamecock at £30,000.
- How much does this Riley Gamecock cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost is roughly £1,950–£2,700. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); fuel £1,200–£1,650; servicing £200–£450; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Riley Gamecock?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
- What real-world fuel economy does this Riley Gamecock achieve in the UK?
- About 39 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 27 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre. Over 7,100 miles a year that is roughly £1,200–£1,650 (UK average pump price, week commencing 26 October 2026 (DESNZ)).
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