1936 Riley Merlin Saloon – Original Reg DKJ 970

An opportunity to acquire an original, low-owner 1936 Riley Merlin saloon. Showing 5 registered keepers from new on the V5C logbook, this vehicle has been in current family ownership since 2015. Since its purchase, the car has been stored continuously in a dry, purpose-built workshop. It retains its factory steel-bodied Merlin coachwork, rare Wilson preselector transmission, original 1089cc twin high-camshaft engine (M2513), and original 1936 Kent registration mark DKJ 970.SpecificationDetailsMake & Model1936 Riley Merlin SaloonRegistrationDKJ 970 (Original 1936 Kent Issue, Non-Transferable)Engine NumberM2513 (1089cc Twin High-Cam OHV)TransmissionPreselector (ENV/Wilson Type)Body Style4-Door Merlin SaloonKeepers on V5C5 Keepers from NewOwnership & StorageOwned since 2015 / Workshop StoredTax / MOT StatusHistoric Vehicle Class – Tax & MOT ExemptEngine & MechanicalsEngine: Original 1089cc twin high-camshaft OHV engine (No. M2513). Recommissioned to running order; starts and runs.Transmission: Factory ENV/Wilson preselector gearbox.Running Gear: Retains original beam front axle, live rear axle, wire wheels with knock-off spinners, and mechanical drum brakes. Fitted with a new radiator as part of the mechanical work.Coachwork & InteriorBody & Paint: Original 4-door Merlin saloon steel body finished in deep black gloss paint.Exterior Trim: Original chrome radiator grille with Riley badge, chrome headlight buckets, twin front bumper bars, and rear spare wheel carrier.Interior: Interior needs restoration.Vehicle History & Provenance1936: Manufactured by Riley Motors Ltd. and registered in Kent under registration DKJ 970.1936–2015: Maintained across 4 former keepers over 79 years, preserving its original registration and coachwork.Documentation & History File: Comes with an extensive history file compiled by previous owners, containing detailed restoration records, logbooks, and comprehensive vehicle documentation.2015–Present: Kept stored inside a dry workshop environment throughout current ownership by the 5th registered keeper. Work undertaken includes fitting a new radiator and recommissioning engine M2513 to running status. Offered as an almost-complete running project requiring interior restoration and final mechanical setup.