£6,250 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1960 RILEY 1.5
Mathewsons • UK • 6 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£6,250 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1960 RILEY 1.5
UK • 6 Feb 2026 • Lot 692
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Riley 1.5, with a 1489cc engine, was sold for £6,250, though it was estimated to be worth between £7,000 and £8,000. The car includes paperwork, previous V5s, publicity photographs, and has been owned by a Riley Classic Car Club member.
Condition
6
The car has had money spent on it bringing it up to its present condition. Moderate wear should be expected for a car of this age. Some reconditioning may be required to bring it up to a higher standard.
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69,231 miles (via 2021 MOT)
RHD
United Kingdom
XLH 861
1960
Auction
£6,250 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1960 RILEY 1.5
Mathewsons • UK • 6 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Make: RILEY Model: 1.5 Registration: XLH 861
Engine Size (cc): 1489 Year of Manufacture: 1960 Date First Registered: 06/01/1960 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Price Analysis vs Other 1.5s
£910
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,869
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,337
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd May 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
69,231 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th May 2021, 69,231 miles
Failed
On 21st May 2021, 69,210 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split in engine bay (3.5 (a))
Passed
On 5th Nov 2019, 67,301 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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