Riley RMB 2.5 Litre

The Riley RMB was the larger sibling to the 1.5-litre RMA, with a longer wheelbase and the 2.5-litre "Big Four" engine. That engine used Percy Riley's twin-camshaft, hemispherical-head layout and was good for around 100 bhp, enough to make the RMB a genuine 100 mph saloon in its day. This 1952 example is finished in black over cream and has a patina that suggests regular use rather than restoration.

It was first registered in Carmarthenshire in January 1952. One owner kept it for 24 years, and another had it from 2001 to 2011. Two further keepers followed, and the most recent has used it as a daily driver, including a weekly 180-mile commute. The mileage is shown as 56,000.

Recent work includes replacement front wheel brake cylinders and a period-correct Lucas RF95 control box for the charging system. The history file holds invoices from 2001 to 2023, eight old MOT certificates covering 2001 to 2013 and a workshop manual. The dealer reports oil pressure of 50 psi.