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Week 13 renovation

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Week 13 renovation

Our first look at the flying Kestrel on wheels.

Those original touches make the biggest difference! The dash-mounted rearview mirror reminisces that of the original Riley Kestrel.

The first look at the walnut dash-board with custom dials for turbo boost and power usage.

Our original removable Riley Kestrel steering wheel.

The original Riley Kestrel boot handles.

The Riley Kestrel 2.5-litre, 5 cylinder; 900 horsepower engine.

Lower view of the underside of the vehicle showing the rear axle and suspension system as well as the custom-built exhaust system.

The Riley Kestrel hovering high for work underneath the car.

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Week 11 renovation

The brand new lights are attached to the wheel arch connecting frame.

Newly positioned fuel filler cap for the custom-built fuel tank.

First look at the custom-built area for the boot refrigerator.

Head engineer Jon Webster creating the shell for the boot refrigerator.

The interior of the dashboard – including the air conditioning vents.

Cross-sectional roll cage.

Plan of the dashboard.

Custom made shifter and handbrake.

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Week 9 renovation

Introduction of the intake pipes to the dummy engine. Further progress with the customised Kestrel panel behind the new air filter.

Brand new steering column customised for a removable steering wheel.

Gearbox cover now welded to the chassis and the brand new pedals have been attached.

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Week 7 renovation

The first introduction of the precision race turbo to the dummy engine.

Rearview of the engine bay, showing the newly introduced engine fan.

Side view of the car showing the first stages of the custom-built shifter and first look at the brand-new seats.

Detailed view of the braking system components.

Rear view of the roll cage.

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Week 5 renovation

Already-renovated fenders swooping over the brand-new brake system attached to the new front axle.

The unique Kestrel ‘beak’ grill shell lowered into the body for aerodynamic purposes.

Internal view of the wheel arch showing the position of the new braking system.

View showing the newly lowered bonnet and the internal structure of the roll cage and chassis.

Head engineer Jon Webster welding on the new rear axle.

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Week 2 renovation

Internal view showing the original wood panelling and the new wheel arches. Additionally, the early stages of the rear axle can be seen.

Front view of the dummy engine block – allowing Jon to modify external and internal structures to work around the core size of the engine.

Nigel and head engineer Jon discussing the work so far, including the straightening of body panels and the introduction of the new rear axle.

Rear side view of the rear arch as the rear axle and wheel arches are being adapted for the new wider tyres. Additional structural work has been carried out to stiffen the chassis for the demands required for the vehicle.

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The Riley Kestrel Arrives

The Riley Kestrel Arrives

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