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Description
Since then, the car has been a steady companion in the family — for trips, rallies, gatherings, weddings, graduations, and celebrations. The current owner’s mother recalls riding home from the maternity ward in the car, with her newborn daughter in her arms, while the midwife wondered, “Are you really going to drive in that car?”
The family has been searching for more documentation on the Riley but has not yet found any — the search continues. There is, however, a considerable collection of spare parts, including an extra engine and gearbox. For those interested, the car’s history prior to 1971 can easily be traced through the Swedish National Archives (Riksarkivet).
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Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The engine starts instantly without choke and preferably without touching the accelerator. It responds well, the clutch engages clearly, and it’s easy to control the long car at the biting point even on an incline, both in first gear and reverse. A modern electric fan mounted in front of the radiator allows for trouble-free city driving. The car features a positive-ground 12-volt electrical system as standard — Lucas was an early adopter of 12 volts, which was already common on many British vehicles as far back as the 1930s.
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Interior condition
Beautifully aged and nicely patinated interior after more than 50 years as an enthusiast’s car. The wood on the dashboard is in good condition, and the original miles-speedometer remains, even though the unit of speed isn’t indicated. The top speed was listed as 160 km/h or 100 mph, and the speedometer ends at 100. Leather driving caps and goggles are included.
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Exterior condition
Solid and attractive paint in Old English White, resprayed during the winter of 1978–1979 from what was then a nougat brown color. The chrome is in good condition, and the convertible top is intact and clean, made of sturdy brown canvas. It’s fitted with period-correct diagonal tires that still have good tread. The illuminated semaphore indicators work perfectly.
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General condition
Impressive in its long and elegant way, and a true roadster with just enough weather protection — exactly as it should be. Stylish and dignified, it’s one of a kind as a roadworthy example in Sweden, with only one other known car whose status is uncertain.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1950-01-01 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1950-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: -
Besiktigad tom: -
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2
Facts about the model
Eighteen months later, in September 1949, Riley announced that future production would also include a small quota of right-hand-drive versions with a floor-mounted gear lever. Riley attributed this privilege to its home market, thanks to a slight improvement in the otherwise limited postwar steel supply. The car came with a sporty, lightweight soft top and plexiglass side screens with cutouts for hand signals. It shared the RMD model’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with twin overhead camshafts, producing 100 hp and a top speed of 160 km/h. A little over 500 RMCs were built between 1948 and 1951, and among them, the right-hand-drive examples — such as this auction car — are the rarest.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Peter Sundfeldt
+46 705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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