JUST RELEASED FROM A RESPECTED PRIVATE COLLECTION. SPECTACULAR RESTORED CONDITION. INCREDIBLY RARE AND DESIRABLE 1951 RILEY RMD 2½ LITRE DROPHEAD COUP. ONE OF ONLY 503 BUILT; OF WHICH ONLY APPROXIMATELY 50 ARE KNOWN TO EXIST. FINAL PRODUCTION YEAR FOR THE DROPHEAD RILEY MODEL. STUNNING COLOR COMBINATION. INCLUDES OWNER’S HANDBOOK. PERFORMS WONDERFULLY. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! A COLLECTOR’S DREAM. Options Include: LEATHER SEATS, SEMAPHORE TURN SIGNALS, DUAL FOG LAMPS. In 1938, Riley became part of the Morris-MG-Wolseley Nuffield Organization. However, the RM, announced in 1945, preserved Riley character with a technically-advanced chassis and with coach built body choices of definite sporting flair. Carried over was Riley's own engine, featuring hemispherical combustion chambers and twin camshafts operating inclined valves through short pushrods. Riley RM-series cars, often called “the last of the real Riley's,” were among the first new British designs after WWII. The successful pre-war engine design was carried over an featured hemispherical combustion chambers, dual overhead camshafts and dual SU carburetors. Mated to a 4-speed manual transmission the Riley was capable of over 100 mph and examples are highly sought after today by both collectors and enthusiasts. The incredible 1951 Riley RMD 2½ Litre Drophead Coupe featured here is finished in the stunning color combination of Light Cream over a Deep Red leather interior and complimenting black folding convertible top with matching boot cover.
