Riley Motor Company was a British manufacturer renowned for its innovative engineering and stylish cars, founded in 1896 in Coventry by William Riley. Initially producing bicycles, the company shifted to automobiles under the influence of William’s son Percy, who pioneered early engine designs. Riley gained fame in the 1920s and ’30s with models like the Riley Nine and Brooklands, celebrated for their twin-cam engines and motorsport success. Acquired by the Nuffield Organization in 1938 and later absorbed into British Leyland, the brand ceased production in 1969. Today, Riley lives on through enthusiast clubs and its legacy of craftsmanship and performance.
