Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 14th October from 12pm
Auction: Wed 15th October from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1954 Riley RME
Estimate
£6, 000 - £8, 000
Registration No: KDN 88
Chassis No: RME23285
MOT: Exempt
A rather original survivor wearing it's original number KDN 88
Finished in solid black over oxblood leather upholstery
Offered with Riley manuals, parts books and a current V5C
Introduced in 1946, the Riley RMA was one of the first British cars launched after WW2 to feature a new chassis design. With independent torsion-bar front suspension, rack and pinion steering and strong 80mph performance from its gutsy 'twin-cam' 1496cc, four-cylinder engine the RMA was deservedly praised by the contemporary motoring press for its excellent ride and handling qualities. Its successor, the RME, arrived in 1951 featuring a host of mechanical revisions. An open propshaft now linked the four-speed manual gearbox to a new hypoid bevel rear axle, while stopping power improved courtesy of Girling hydraulic brakes and the enlarged rear window gave welcome extra visibility.
A rather original example bearing it's original registration number KDN 88, the vendor has worked with the Riley Owners Club to be able to retain the original number as the car was unregistered for a period. It seems DVLA marked the date of registration as 1st March 1956 but the car is understood to be a 1954 model which is believed to have been restored in the 1980s. Finished in solid black over oxblood leather upholstery this charming survivor is accompanied by Riley manuals, parts books, buff logbook and a current Swansea V5C.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
