1949 Riley RMB

VIN: 59SS4999

$39,836

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Brooks

  • Location

    Beaulieu, UK

  • Event date

    Jul 23, 1998

  • Lot

    445

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    59SS4999

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  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    100

  • Interior Color

    Red leather, Tan top

  • Exterior Color

    Old English White

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Steel wheels, driving lights, 100hp 2 1 2 liter engine. Restored to concours condition in 1995, show mileage only since and still impeccable.

Market commentary

100hp from a 2 1 2 liter engine in 1949 was pretty impressive, it took 49 Ford 3.9 liters of V8 to make 100hp. Overweight and essentially prewar styling handicapped Rileys recovery attempt, and the value of this car outside the UK.

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