Oxford Diecast 76RK005

Riley Kestrel Blue and Black

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

It's back to the late 1930s and the Riley Kestrel 16 hp 6-light saloon to be exact. Made by the British Riley Company under Percy Riley, the Kesrel was made between 1937 and 1940. Launched at the Earls Court Motor Show in September 1937, it came with a four speed manual gearbox and was capable of a top speed of around 80 mph. The early versions were classed as standard sports saloons, although a couple of years later it became available as a 2-door drophead coupé as well as a Kestrel fastback. A select few of the later models featured wire wheels. It was reviewed at the time as being a smooth runner and good value for money!

Our model, the 1938 Riley 16 hp is registered GMV 543 and for its fifth release, is painted in a two-tone blue and black with solid blue wheels and silver hubs. The four door vehicle features forward opening front doors and the interior is a deep maroon red. Silver trim has been applied to the door handles, bumpers and the radiator grille. A final detail sees the distinctive diamond shaped blue and silver Riley badge at the top of the radiator.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Riley Kestrel – Blue and Black

Manufacturer part number: 76RK005. The model represents a British Railways Early Crest vehicle from the late 1930s, specifically a 1938 Riley 16 hp saloon. The original Riley Kestrel was produced by the British Riley Company between 1937 and 1940. It was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show on 09 September 1937 and was fitted with a four‑speed manual gearbox, a top speed of about 80 mph and later became available as a two‑door drop‑head coupé and as a fast‑back version. Some later examples were supplied with wire wheels.

The die‑cast replica is the fifth release of this model and is painted in a two‑tone blue and black scheme. It features solid blue wheels with silver hubs, forward‑opening front doors, and a deep maroon interior. Silver trim is applied to the door handles, bumpers and radiator grille, and the distinctive diamond‑shaped blue and silver Riley badge is positioned at the top of the radiator. The registration shown on the vehicle is GMV 543.