Description
Highlights:
– 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Two-tone blue paintwork with a cinnamon leather interior
– Early example with the round dashboard
– Restored in 2011, valuation report available
– Original English registration document from 1947 still with the car
The private seller offers for sale this 1947 Riley RMB, powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Offered in a striking combination of dark and light blue paintwork with a cinnamon leather interior, this early Riley RMB is a sporting saloon in the best British tradition. It is one of the early cars with the sought-after round dashboard, and its wood-veneered fascia, large instruments and a thin-rimmed steering wheel set the scene the moment the door opens.
The RM series was Riley’s post-war flagship, a range of elegant saloons that combined flowing, pre-war inspired coachwork with genuinely modern engineering for its day, including independent front suspension. The RMB carried the larger long-stroke four-cylinder engine with its twin camshafts, an engine known for its generous torque and its ability to keep up comfortably with modern traffic. In period the Riley was regarded as a refined and rarer alternative to the better-known sporting saloons of its time, and today it remains an appealing choice for collectors who value understated English style.
This example was restored in 2011, and a valuation report is available. The car has a stainless steel exhaust system and is fitted with a tow bar. The original English registration document from 1947 is still with the car, and it now carries Dutch licence plates.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
