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£5,000 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)

1954 Riley RME

United Kingdom • 15 Oct 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Riley RME, sold for £5,000, features a black exterior, oxblood leather interior, and its original registration number. While it was unregistered for a period, it has been restored and comes with manuals and a V5C.

Condition

6

The car is described as a 'rather original survivor' and believed to have been restored in the 1980s. There is likely moderate wear on exterior, interior, and/or wheels. It may have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

RME23285

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

KDN 88

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Introduced in 1946, the Riley RMA 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 80mph performance from its gutsy 'twin-cam' 1496cc, four-cylinder engine the RMA was deservedly praised by the contemporary motoring press for its excellent ride and handling qualities.

Its successor, the RME, 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.

A rather original example bearing it's original registration number KDN 88, the vendor has worked with the Riley Owners Club to be able to retain the original number as the car was unregistered for a period and as such does not appear on HPI reports.

It seems DVLA marked the date of registration as 1st M...