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1951 Riley 2.5 Litre Manual

VIC • Private
28
Odometer71,555km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

Comments from the seller

PRICE REDUCTION: For sale is my RMB 2.5 litre, 1951 Riley. This car is remarkable for its age, the car was restored in the 1980's the paint is good, with a few touch ups as are the interior, seats, carpets, door cards, headlining, all in excellent condition. The timber dash and door capping are excellent as well. The previous owners kept a log book that states that the mileage is genuinely around 56,000 (refer photos for explanation). The vinyl roof has been redone and is in excellent condition. The car had not been used for some time when I bought it, so it needed a complete brake overhaul and the head gasket was leaking so it got a complete engine rebuild, modernised, with a bit more compression and a more modern driveable cam. A new clutch was fitted at that time. It has a reduction starter, electronic ignition, an auxiliary thermo-fan with controller and individual carby air filters. New tyres in 2022. Otherwise it is completely as it left Abingdon in 1951. It comes with the original air-filter, starter etc. It drives very well, with plenty of torque from its 100 plus hp. I am selling in order to move on to another classic and hoping it will go to a good home. It is fully registered on it's original 1951 plates, but can be sold unregistered to go on Club Permit if required. It will come with a RWC. It is available for viewing in Ballarat and I have a hoist to check underneath.

Car details

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Vehicle description
RMB Sedan 4dr Man 4sp 2.5 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Green
Interior colour
Bone with Green Piping
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.5L
Registration plate
Check with seller
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration expiry
6 months/November 2026
Build date
August 1951
Compliance date
December 1951
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-18742447
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2443cc
Engine Size (L)
2.4L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
6.8
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
74.6kW @ 4400rpm
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Delivery
SU Twin (Carburettor Multiple)
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Rim Material
Steel
Length
4724mm
Width
1626mm
Height
1499mm
Wheelbase
3023mm
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1950
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
RMB
Series
RMB
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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Brian is the seller
Location
Alfredton, VIC 3350
Member since
2012
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