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- ↑ Riley Kestrel. . .9h.p. rileyarchives.com accessed 24 May 2019
- 1 2 Riley Kestrel. . .FOURS 12/4,16/4 & Kestrel Sprite rileyarchives.com accessed 24 May 2019
- ↑ Riley Kestrel (1965 - 1969) classics.honestjohn.co.uk accessed 24 May 2019