Le Mans Sprite
| Bezeichnung/description | Le Mans Sprite |
| Jahrgang/year | 1939 |
| Kennzeichen/registration | 3913RM (France) |
| Chassis-Basis/chassis base | Riley Sprite
(as RILEY M.P.H. chassis, fully boxed, fixed position 2nd X-member)
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| Chassisnummer/chassisnumber | n/a |
| Chassisjahrgang/year chassis | 1937 |
| Motortyp/engine typ | Riley Sprite 2-seater |
| Motornummer/engine number | n/a |
| Motorjahrgang/year engine | 1937 |
| Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer | Midland Motor Bodies |
| Rennhistory/racing history |
1939 Le Mans 24 hour race. Finished 16th o/a.
Entrant: Just Emile VERNET. Race no 34.
Drivers: J.E.VERNET and Carl de BODARD
distance:2434.625Km; speed:101.442Km/Hour
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| Information |
Inboard front shock-absorbers. Road-wings and all-weather equipment removed. Additional lighting.
The SPRITE 2-seater is the only RILEY model eligible for current 1000 MIGLIA, Monte Carlo Rally and Le Mans retrospectives.
1 of approx. 52 individual SPRITE 2-seaters produced over a 30 month time period.
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| contact | email or FORUM |
