Despite producing some fine small saloons and sporting cars while carving out an enviable competition record for itself during the early 1930s, Riley had lost its battle to remain independent and was part of the Nuffield Organisation by the decade’s end.

Rileys of the immediate post-war years were, nevertheless, recognisably products of the ‘old firm’.

Most popular of these was the 1.5 litre RMA sports saloon, which came with torsion bar independent front suspension, hydro-mechanical brakes and Riley’s classic twin-camshaft, overhead-valve engine in four-cylinder guise.

An improved version, the RME, with fully hydraulic brakes appeared in 1952 and continued in production until 1955.

This example of a late Riley RME was first registered on 4th January 1955 and is presented in Brunswick Green over black coachwork with complementary green leather trim.

This lovely well-maintained example shows the perfect balance of patina with the 1.5 litre engine starting on the button when inspect...