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Ashby Flat-Iron 9 Special

Bezeichnung/description A.F. Ashby "Flat-iron" Riley 9 Special
Jahrgang/year 1932
Kennzeichen/registration n/a
Chassis-Basis/chassis base Riley Brooklands
Chassisnummer/chassisnumber n/a
Chassisjahrgang/year chassis 1932
Motortyp/engine typ
Special 1100cc/4 cylinder by ASHBY, Unsupercharged.
LAYSTALL  2-bearing  crankshaft.  MARTLET pistons.
Compression ratio 12:1  or  alternate 9.5:1 with reduction plate.
Special cross-ported bronze cylinder-head, with modified camshafts.
AMAL carburettors. Needle-roller tappets. 7000 R.P.M.
Motornummer/engine number
n/a
Motorjahrgang/year engine n/a
Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer n/a
Rennhistory/racing history
1932 Duke of Yorks race lapping at 111 mph
WINNER, 1932 Duke of Yorks race lapping at 111 mph.
1932 BRDC '500 mile race', running 15:1 compression ratio- Ignition trouble
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  • Ashby at race; Michael Clarke Collection
  • Ashby; Michael Clarke Collection
  • Ashby at Brooklands
  • 1932_BRDC_500_mile_race_BROOKLANDS_Michael_Clarke_Collection
  • ASHBY Riley Brooklands VC835
  • 1932_D_of_Y_race_meeting;Michael_Clarke_Collection
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  • LAYSTALL_1939_brochure;Michael_Clarke_Collection
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  • LAYSTALL_1939_brochure;Michael_Clarke_Collection
  • ASHBY_advert_1935;Michael_Clarke_Collection
  • A_F_Ashby_Alfa;Michael_Clarke_Collection