Description
Lot 38
Please note: This car is NOT available to buy before the Auction. We also offer Commission bids, telephone bids, Internet bidding as well as in person bidding.
1952 Riley 1. 5 RME
Reg: RVT 80
Chassis Code: RME 42S 20817
Engine Code: RMA10952
Riley’s executive car produced from 1945-1955 is a truly elegant saloon featuring sleek lines and a very spacious interior. The cars featured a 1. 5-litre 4-cylinder engine with manual gearbox and is considered the first post-war Riley. Modern technology was introduced which included hydro-mechanical brakes as well as independent suspension using torsion bars. It is reported that around 10, 500 cars were produced.
This RME comes from a deceased estate where the gentleman clearly had a love for British cars, it was acquired in 2015 and has been dry stored in current ownership with only occasional use. Despite being MOT exempt it was last MOT’d in 2016 showing 63, 000 miles on the odometer. The body and chassis appear to be in good solid condition and the paint appears to just need a good detail and polish to bring it back to its former glory. The leather interior is also in good condition. Having been in storage for some time the car could do with minor recommissioning before it is used again. The car has most recently undergone restoration work in 2020 by Cotswold classic car restorations near Cirencester which included front wing repairs as well as an engine and carburettor service. The sale includes a current V5 document, two sets of keys and a folder of history including original Riley instruction manual, parts manuals, Riley members club magazines and a number of old MOT’s.
Estimate: £4, 000 - 5, 000
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
