£27,562 (Est: £15,000 - £18,000)
1950 Riley RMD Drophead Coupe
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 36
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1950 Riley RMD Drophead Coupe is a beautifully restored classic, boasting a two-tone green exterior and tan interior. Having been a regular prize winner at classic car shows, this limited-edition vehicle comes with its original documentation and some modifications for comfortable long journeys.
Condition
8
The car is described as beautifully presented and having undergone a fantastic quality restoration completed in 2015. The quality of workmanship and panel fit is fantastic. While it has not been used for the last 3 years and needs recommissioning, the overall description points to a very well-maintained vehicle with minimal cosmetic imperfections due to the restoration efforts.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
60D 7526
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
BSN 567
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
While American designers were quick to adopt the latest fads following the end of WWII, many British companies continued to offer updated versions of their pre-war products into the early 1950s.
The grim realities of post-war Britain created a situation that resulted in some wonderful models with cars that carried the sweeping lines of Europe's finest pre-war sporting designs into a new era.
The Riley RM Drophead Coupe was one such example, a beautifully curvaceous car built to pre-war standards by a long-established and proudly independent firm.
The genuine wood interior trim, leather seating, cabriolet top with exposed landau bars, rear-hinged doors and running boards combined to present, for one last time, a car redolent of a golden era of motoring.
The RM was offered between 1948/1951 in 4-door Saloon, Sports Roadster and Drophead Coupe models.
The RMC was a conventional two-door Drophead Coupe, with the later RMD offering more space in response to feedback on the earlier vers...
Points of note
£10,125
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,286
Median Price (Since 2020)
£51,388
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 02 2016
Latest MOT Mileage
61 miles
Registration Date
1950-12-06
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 03 2015 with 61 miles
Passed
On Oct 02 2015 with 61 miles
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