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£3,752 (Est: £4,000 - £3,000)

RILEY RME 1.5 LITRE

United Kingdom • 30 Oct 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Riley RME, finished in two-tone Black over Red, boasts only two previous owners and a restoration completed in 1994. While retaining its mechanical authenticity, including a 1.5-litre engine and hydraulic braking system, it offers a charming glimpse into history with an estimated value between £3,000 and £4,000.

Condition

7

The car presents with light patination consistent with age, lending the car a period authenticity, though it shows no signs of significant wear or the need for immediate repair. This indicates that the car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible, aligning with a 'Very Good' rating.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

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Odometer:

2,885 miles

Reg Number:

OXP932

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In Brief:

A great, 'original-feel' example of a Riley RME
Finished in two-tone Black over Red over a matching Red leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 36 years
Just 1 former keeper
Fully restored between 1989 and 1994

On the Surface:

A charmingly original-feel example of Riley’s elegant RME, this 1954 car is finished in its factory-correct two-tone Black over Red, complemented by a matching Red leather interior.

The bodywork presents with light patination consistent with age, lending the car a period authenticity, though it shows no signs of significant wear or the need for immediate repair.

Maintenance & History:

Supplied new in 1954, this RME has had just two custodians in its lifetime.

The Vendor acquired it from its first owner in Saffron Walden in 1989, making him its second keeper for the past 36 years.

Since it's restoration, the car has been used including for wedding hire, but always maintained with care and attention.

The car was restored by its l...