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Asking price

£11,500

Private seller

1954 Riley Rme

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 51,530 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1500cc
  • 1954
  • SUM959
  • Dark red
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Bristol, United Kingdom

Description

1954 RILEY RME 1. 1/ 2 Litre 'Improved' model
(Final iteration of the RM series)
Fully Restored ca 20 yrs ago and carefully stored
Superb condition - must be one of best available
Original reg 'SUM 959' on 5th May 1954
Finished Maroon/ Crimson with light beige interior
First class condition bothbodily and mechanically
Absolutely no rust or rot anywhere
Lovely interior with original restoredwoodwork
Excellent chrome all round
Engine fully rebuilt- 50-60 psi oil pressure
Fuel system, carb and AC pump just overhauled with many new parts
Excellent brakes (all new cylinders) & steering
Underneath is as good as on top - fuully greased and underside painted
New battery exhaust & all good tyres (incl spare)
Workshop manual and original toolkit; Boxes of spares

Many Upgrades/'Period extras'

1.  Alternator

2.  RMC 11 Oil filter

3.  Trafficators (with original semaphores)

4.  Front window wind deflectors

5.  Period 'Sign reader' spotlamp drivers side

6.  Front inertia reel belts

7.  Rear lap seat belts

8.  Fire extinguisher

9.  Wired in Underbonnet inspection lamp

10.  Robust Towbar & electrics (used for towing a bubble car!)

11.  Badge Bar, badges & Spotlight

12.  Boot mounted Picnic table (+ chairs)This lovely Riley must be seen to be appreciated- the best I have owned and driven- Photos do not do it justice
Recently used & driven in the Cotswolds for filming several episodes of the latest BBC 'Father Brown'

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2025

Vehicle location

Bristol, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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