Description Stunningly handsome 'Big Four' Riley; few owners, the previous for 40 years; restored in 2000 and under 3,000 miles since; well-maintained with lots of history; driven 20 miles to the sale; lots to love about this one! We are big fans of the Riley RM Series here at Brightwells – what a supremely elegant car it is.

Low-slung and rakish the RMB, like its RMF successor, had the fabulous Riley 2.5 ‘Big Four’ under its long bonnet, a 100bhp twin-cam that has long been a favourite with specials builders.

Donald Healey built a whole string of fine sportscars using this engine and the Police loved it too – no Fifties bank robber could outrun a cop in a well-driven RMB.

Coachbuilt in the traditional way with a luxurious interior allied to excellent ride and roadholding for its era, the RM Series proved very popular with the middle class buyers it was aimed at, around 6,900 RMBs being sold between 1946 and 1952.

First registered in the East Riding of Yorkshire in January 1950, th...