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Not Sold (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)

1954 Riley RME 1500

United Kingdom • 12 Oct 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Riley RME, believed to be a 2-owner car, was used as a wedding car until 1998 and dry-stored until 2017. It has undergone over £7,000 of professional renovation with new parts, but requires finishing touches to the headlights and interior headlining.

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Condition 

7

The car has undergone extensive professional renovation with new parts and refurbishment, indicating a well-maintained vehicle. However, it still requires attention to the headlights and the interior headlining needs installation, suggesting it's not in perfect condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

RME22273

Odometer:

39,500 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Riley RME 1500 1954 offered for sale.

Believed 2 Owner car with the current (deceased) registered-owner since 1993.

Was then used regularly as a Wedding Car until 1998.

Dry stored from 1999 until rediscovery by the owners nephew in 2017, subsequently featuring as Classic and Sportscar Magazine Barn Find of the Month for October.

Now available following extensive Professional renovation costing over £7,000 using brand new Riley parts from the RM Centre where possible.

Receipts for most including complete new Braking system, Steering Wheel, Manifold, Battery, Tyres, Carb rebuild and many electrical/wiring ancillaries.

Waxoyled and Seats refurbed.

Structurally very sound, engine silky and gearbox engages willingly with no known faults.

Starts on-the-button with only minor choke required from cold.

Attention needed only to headlights to finish restoration.

Interior Headlining kit not yet installed but is supplied with vehicle.

Drives superbly having recently undergone a thorough...

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£1,000

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£6,975

Median Price (Since 2020)

£24,080

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