Description
1951 Riley RMB 2, 5 litre Saloon
We are proud to offer one of the finest RMB Riley 2, 5 litre motorcars available. Extensively rebuilt with new ash frame, mechanically overhauled, bodywork bare-metalled, bumpers, light surrounds and handles all re-chromed and new vinyl roof. The interior totally stripped out and all the woodwork dismantled and sent for re-veneering and polishing. The interior fully re-trimmed with new leather upholstery, brand new headlining and carpets. Flashing indicators and hazards, halogen headlamp conversion, engine bay nicely detailed, boot carpeted and full professional re-paint in original Almond Green Metallic. Recently the RM underwent a further £5, 000 recommissioning in the hands of Corman Ltd, the UK Marque Specialists, who have, amongst other refinenments, fine-tuned and modified the 2, 5 litre engine to shell bearings in place of white metal. It is now A1 condition in all departments. It is estimated that to replicate a restoration to this standard would cost over £50, 000 + VAT today! Comes with all books and tools, period radio (fully functional) colour-coded twin spots, Smith’s heater, history portfolio with interesting letters from previous owners, DVLA corres etc. Car located in Lytham St Annes in Lancs, Transport arranged at £1. 70 pr/ mile (one way) For more on this automotive beauty, contact John on number above.
History.
PPF 501 was first registered on the 4th April 1951 and today still retains its original registration mark and from the two ‘buff’ logbooks we know the car has always been Green. The Riley was supplied new to Always Welding Construction Ltd, Ashe Works, Aldershot, who owned the Riley for two years, being sold in 1953 to Mr G H J Elliott, also in Aldershot. Logbook records show the car changing hands and moving around the UK spending time in Hampshire, Middlesex, Glamorgan, Gloucester and by the mid 1970’s Glasgow. From the late 1970’s the Riley had one owner in Scotland for over twenty years and MOT’s and invoices are with the car throughout the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s. A bulging history file accompanies the car and details lots of expenditure including servicing, and maintenance. In the late 1990's the Riley was taken off the road and eventually made its way to Gibraltar. The Riley was in the hands of a true enthusiast, then in his 80's with a large collection of classic vehicles. His plan was to sympathetically restore the vehicle but he didn't get round to doing it. The Riley then came back to the UK around nine years ago. It was checked over and inspected and the chassis and underside found to be in solid, strong condition. The body was also particularly nice but did require painting. The wood frame was in a poor state and the interior very tired. At this point the aforementioned programme of works was initiated.
