Highlights

• Low miles
• Low owners
• Recently restored
• Well cared for example

The Appeal

This Riley has been through a restoration very recently with all the documentation included to show what work has been completed. It has since done limited miles and is ready for its new owner to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

• Restoration carried out by Brownings Restoration
• Current MOT expires in Apr 2024
• V5C present 
• Full documentation for all work carried out during restoration
• In period photos
• One set of keys
• Workshop manual by Kenneth Bell

 

The Interior

• Great condition red leather upholstery
• Small repair to driver’s exterior bolster
• Wooden dash in great condition, free from cracks, lacquer peel or visible damage 
• Headlining in great condition too with few marks if any
• Interior light looks to need a cover and a bulb
• Radio and speakers reported to be in good working order as are the gauges and dials
• Carpet is in good condition and is thought to be original

 

The Exterior

• Grey bodywork with cream roof is a great colour scheme for the Riley and it’s in fantastic condition post restoration
• Wheels and tyres look to be in good condition too with tyres having plenty of tread left
• Chrome trim is all in good condition with little pitting
• Front grilles which are hard to come by remain in good condition with only a small dent to the central grille (shown in the photo gallery)
• All lights and electrics around the exterior are reported to be working well

 

The Mechanics

• 998cc engine is running well post restoration work and the mini idles and starts up easily 
• Exhaust is thought to be the original unit but is in good condition
• The Riley selected all gears and drove back and forth on the driveway 
• Visual inspection of the engine bay showed no fluid leaks, split hoses, exposed wires or cracked pipes

Summary