Barons Classic Car Auctioneers

Lot 117: 1954 Riley RME 1500 Guide price: £2,500 to £3,000

Manufacturer:

Riley

Registered:

02/07/1954

Model:

RME 1500

Registraton:

OYT963

Mileage:

39500

Chassis No:

RME22273

MOT:

N/A

Colour:

Green

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Riley RME 1500 1954 offered for sale.

Believed 2 Owner car with the current (deceased) registered-owner since 1993. Was then used regularly as a Wedding Car until 1998. Dry stored from 1999 until rediscovery by the owners nephew in 2017, subsequently featuring as Classic and Sportscar Magazine Barn Find of the Month for October.

Now available following extensive Professional renovation costing over £7,000 using brand new Riley parts from the RM Centre where possible. Receipts for most including complete new Braking system, Steering Wheel, Manifold, Battery, Tyres, Carb rebuild and many electrical/wiring ancillaries. Waxoyled and Seats refurbed. Structurally very sound, engine silky and gearbox engages willingly with no known faults. Starts on-the-button with only minor choke required from cold. Attention needed only to headlights to finish restoration. Interior Headlining kit not yet installed but is supplied with vehicle.

Drives superbly having recently undergone a thorough 150 mile test drive across mixed driving conditions. The vehicle was also driven to the venue, from Salisbury to Southampton.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.

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