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1952 Riley RMF Saloon
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Riley RMF Saloon, estimated at £8,000 - £12,000, has undergone a full restoration in the 1990s. It features a striking two-tone exterior, a luxurious Grey leather interior, and a powerful 2.5 litre engine, making it a useable classic, although it has seen less use recently.
Condition
7
The car was fully restored in the 1990s, with woodwork replaced. The exterior is a striking Maroon and Silver with a Black vinyl roof. The interior has Grey leather upholstery with Maroon piping and Grey carpets. The vendor has maintained it well, but it hasn't been used frequently due to the pandemic and the vendor's age.
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Manual
Transmission:
RMF10666
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
NOM 479
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1946, the Riley RMB was one of the first British cars launched after WW2 to feature a new chassis design.
With independent torsion-bar front suspension, rack and pinion steering and strong 90mph performance from its gutsy 'twin-cam' 2443cc, four-cylinder engine the RMB was deservedly praised by the contemporary motoring press for its excellent ride and handling qualities.
Its successor, the RMF arrived in 1951 featuring a host of mechanical revisions.
An open propshaft now linked the four-speed manual gearbox to a new hypoid bevel rear axle, while stopping power improved courtesy of Girling hydraulic brakes and the enlarged rear window gave welcome extra visibility.
In production for less than two years, just 1,050 RMFs are thought to have been sold.
The Riley RMF Saloon offered here was delivered new in 1952.
It is fitted with a powerful 2.5 litre 'Big Four' engine, which provides more than adequate performance.
In August 1991, the car was acquired by the current ...
Points of note
£960
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,820
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,533
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 15 2014
Latest MOT Mileage
46,909 miles
Registration Date
1952-12-30
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 16 2013 with 46,909 miles
Failed
On Sep 16 2013 with 46,893 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Passed
On Sep 03 2012 with 46,415 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2011 with 45,871 miles
Passed
On Jul 09 2010 with 45,573 miles
Failed
On Jul 07 2010 with 45,573 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Jul 06 2009 with 45,553 miles
Passed
On Jul 04 2008 with 45,229 miles
Failed
On May 20 2008 with 45,229 miles
There were 19 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
User Entered:
- both rear leaf springs very corrodded
- o/s rear leaf spring looks weak
- o/s front steering rack gater clip loose
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