Riley - Riley 4/68 & 4/72
The Riley 4/68 was the BMC badge engineered Riley launched in 1968. The 4/68 had the Farina body design fitted with the 4 cylinder B series 1489cc engine. Something similar looking had already been made with the Wolseley 15/60 and Austin Cambridge, but the Riley marque was the best appointed top of the range model out of all three, and out of the 3 brands was the only one fitted with a rev counter. For 1961 the 4/68 became the Riley 4/72 now with the BMC C series engine which had been bored out to 1622cc, and at teh same time (like it's Wolseley counterpart) was given a slightly longer wheelbase and front track, to try and alleviate some of the handling issues of the previous 4/68. For the Riley 4/72 an automatic gearbox was also now an option. On the whole, it is said there was much to be desired with the handling when pushed to the limit! Production of Rileys 4/72 continued until 1969.
Tyre size: The Riley 4/60 and 4/72 original tyre fitment was 5.90x14. The radial tyre size equivalent is the 165R14 . Blockley produce a high quality good speed rated steel belted period correct tread 165HR14 offering superb ride and handling characteristics - see full details of this 165HR14 tyre below:
