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[Hse289]

Hi,
i just found out from a fellow member that Ken Miles competed in the 1951 Measham Rally in a 1928 Riley.
Does anyone know anymore about Miles in this car, what model, colour etc.
Perhaps someone knows of a picture of Miles in this car in a book that i could seek out.

Paul

[Rupertlt1]

SINCE KEN MILES relinquished

the agency for Lotus cars, many people

have wondered to whom to direct

inquiries. We understand that Colin

Chapman, the well known designer,

constructor and successful driver of

this car, will be at Sebring and he

explains the position to quote: “I do

not feel I can make a firm agree-

ment regarding the agency until my

visit to Sebring. In the meantime 4

MK 9 cars, 2 with engines and 2

without are available at the Los

Angeles docks and these are avail-

able for disposal, without prejudice

to further agency agreements,

through Frank Monise, Monise Mo-

tors, 2530 East Walnut St., Pasa-

dena — SYcamore 3-3953 or Jay

Chamberlain, 2909 W. Olive, Bur-

bank—THornwall 6-0440.

Motor Racing, Feb 24-March 2, 1956, Page 10

 

See also: https://forums.autos.../#entry10204940

 

RGDS RLT

Edited by Rupertlt1, 04 September 2024 - 17:31.

[Rupertlt1]

Hi,
i just found out from a fellow member that Ken Miles competed in the 1951 Measham Rally in a 1928 Riley.
Does anyone know anymore about Miles in this car, what model, colour etc.
Perhaps someone knows of a picture of Miles in this car in a book that i could seek out.

Paul

 

Ken Miles was runner up in the Vintage Cars Class on the Measham Winter Rally in a Riley, 1,089 c.c., 244 points.

RGDS RLT

Edited by Rupertlt1, 04 September 2024 - 16:42.

[Hse289]

Thanks for your reply Rupert. Miles took part in the Measham Rally in a Riley Nine Monaco. Still have`nt found a picture of him in the rally.

[Rupertlt1]

Thanks for your reply Rupert. Miles took part in the Measham Rally in a Riley Nine Monaco. Still have`nt found a picture of him in the rally.

 

There is a John Rowley Trophy on the VSCC Measham Rally.

See connection of Rowley and Miles to Emeryson:

https://500race.org/marques/emeryson/

 

See also: https://forums.autos...35-john-rowley/

 

Mr. John Rowley, B.Com. Chairman of the Midland Section of the Vintage Sports Car Club, Member British Racing Drivers Club, Director of Cliff Rowley & Co., Ltd.

According to Harry C. Reynolds Ken Miles arrived in the L.A. area in December 1951.

RGDS RLT

Edited by Rupertlt1, 09 September 2024 - 14:19.