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Est: £18,000 - £22,000

1950 RILEY RMD LHD

United Kingdom • 11 May 2026 • Lot 9

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1950 Riley RMD is a rare, left-hand drive drophead coupe with a 2.5-litre engine and a 5-speed manual gearbox. It has been restored and augmented with modern mechanical aides, showing 26,650 unwarranted miles.

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Condition 

7

Restored example, modern mechanical aides.

/ 10

Manual

Transmission:

D6620

Chassis No:

Odometer:

26,650 miles

YWG 696

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1950 RILEY RMD LHDThe Riley RMD is a rare, classic British drophead coupe produced between 1949 and 1951.

It is part of the 'RM' series, which enthusiasts often call 'the last of the real Riley's' because they were the final models developed before the brand was fully absorbed into larger corporations like BMC.

They are a significantly rare car given only 502 units were ever manufactured.Powered by a 2.5-litre 'Big Four' four-cylinder engine featuring twin camshafts and twin SU carburettors, producing approximately 100 bhp.It could reach top speeds of roughly 95–100 mph, making it a high-performance touring car for its era.A traditional two-door convertible based on the RMB saloon chassis, it features an ash-framed body with steel panels and a distinctive three-position folding hood.The chassis was advanced for its time, it included independent front suspension with torsion bars and rack-and-pinion steering.This beautifully was stored example was imported from Canada in 2016.The curr...

Points of note

£10,125

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,871

Median Price (Since 2020)

£51,388

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 9 sold before

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Aug 02 2017

Latest MOT Mileage

26,660 miles

Registration Date

1950-01-01

MOT History

Passed

On Aug 03 2016 with 26,660 miles


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