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2011 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Auction
Lot
4

1948 Riley 2.5 RMB Sedan

$10,500

Sold

Specifications

Engine 4 cylinder, 2.5 Litre
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Body Work Saloon
Colour Black
Interior Maroon
Trim Leather
Wheels Steel Disc
Brakes Drum

Description

This lot is no longer available

Riley introduced their 2.5 litre 'RMB' in 1946. Riley's first post-war, full sized saloon, it utilised a wooden from and used a 2443cc, 4-cylinder engine that employed twin SU carburettors to produce an initial 90bhp, with 100bhp available from 1948. Visually similar to the 1.5 litre RMA that was produced alongside it, the RMB was longer overall with a larger wheelbase for greater comfort. Its performance was also far greater, with claims of 100mph being achievable. In 1949 production switched from Coventry to the MG factory in Abingdon, where production ended in 1952 after only 6900 RMBs were produced.