Lot details Registration No: LLM 540 Chassis No: 40518392 Mot Expiry: None
One of the first new cars to emerge onto the post-WW2 British market, the Riley RMA appeared in late 1945. Stylistically indebted to the marque's 1930s 'Continental' models, its handsome four-door bodywork (complete with fabric covered roof) was supported by an ash frame. Featuring independent torsion-bar front suspension, rack and pinion steering and hydro-mechanical drum brakes, the RMA's freshly designed chassis was deservedly praised by the contemporary press for its supple ride and poised handling. Powered by a gutsy 'twin-cam' 1496cc four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the sports saloon was reputedly capable of 81mph. Well-appointed, its welcoming cabin boasted leather upholstery and polished wood trim. A strong seller despite its £709 18s 4d asking price, some 10,504 RMAs are thought to have left the factory between 1945 and 1952.
The model being offered is a 1950 RMA Saloon finished in Green over Cream with a Beige coloured interior and Everflex roof. An accompanying buff log book shows it to have been delivered new to a Harry Matthews of Gosport. The Riley has been in its current ownership since 1987. Being sold at No Reserve and without MOT or tax, 'LLM 540' provides RMA enthusiasts with the rare opportunity of acquiring an apparently original, unmolested example.
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