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Sandown Park | Esher, Surrey
Viewing: Wed 9th December from 12pm
Auction Thursday, December 10th: From 12:00pm (Noon)
Location: Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ UK
Registration No: MRY 281
Chassis No: RME23891
MOT: September 2027
Registered as MRY 281 on January 1st 1955 as a Blue Saloon
Converted to tourer special body style over the course of a restoration in the 2010’s
Fitted with 1496cc dual overhead cam engine, 4 speed manual transmission and aluminium body panels
Offered to sale having covered limited mileage since completion with history file and 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.
More information to follow.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
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