Registration No: HMW 694
Chassis No: 9295
MOT: Exempt

• Presented in the very attractive combination of Black with Cream bodywork and red contrasting leather interior
• Subject to full recent photographically documented restoration, with accompanying USB stick and printed leaflet
• Comes accompanied with impressive history file including an original workshop manual and much Riley-related reading material

Introduced in 1946 as a ‘big brother’ to the 1.5 litre RMA, the Riley RMB featured a larger 2.5 L (2443 cc) "Big Four" engine with twin SU carburettors, starting with 90 hp (67 kW) but increasing to 100 hp (75 kW) for 1948 with a 95 mph (153 km/h) top speed. Body-wise, the RMB was a lengthened RMA, with a wheelbase of 6.5 in (165 mm) longer and overall length a full 7 in (178 mm) longer, and was underpinned by the same advanced chassis design complete with independent torsion bar front suspension, rack and pinion steering and hydro-mechanical four-wheel drum brakes. The RMB was replaced by the RMF for 1952 after 6,900 examples had been made. A car tested by The Motor magazine in 1949 had a top speed of 90 mph (140 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 16.8 seconds. A fuel consumption of 19.6 miles per imperial gallon was recorded. The test car cost £1224 including taxes.

This particular sleek-lined Riley RMB is presented in the very attractive combination of Black with Cream bodywork and a sumptuously red contrasting leather interior. Subject to full recent restoration as supported by not only a USB stick containing full photographic history, but also a professionally printed leaflet for good measure. Currently displaying just 42,247 miles on the odometer, ‘HMW 694’ has interesting period characteristics such as suicide doors, 'clap-hand' windscreen wipers and working trafficators.

Included with the vehicle is an impressive history file, containing a large collection of invoices for the restoration totalling over £12,500 on parts. In addition, an original workshop manual and two modern workshop manuals are present, along with a copy of the Riley Club spares list folder. Additionally, there are two books relating to the RM; ‘The Legendary RMs’ by John Price Williams and the 'RM Series: Pathfinder and 2.6 A Brooklands Portfolio' and a large collection of 1940s Riley magazines. Finally, a V5C document is included which displays 4 former keepers.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762