1949' Riley RMC Roadster

Bonhams Live and Online 30th May Auction
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1949 RILEY RMC ROADSTER PROJECT
REGISTRATION NO. KXR 386
Odometer Reading: N/A
MoT Expiry: Exempt

*Rarely-seen restoration opportunity
*A highly rewarding project
*The last of the 'real' Rileys

Targeting export markets as much as that at home, the RMC's lines drew on exiting Riley models and added a more rakish touch. Most were exported, meaning few remained at home and this just-started project is a pleasing opportunity for the mechanically-minded and dexterous to get stuck in. Our vendor rates the bodywork as average and rest of the external condition as poor, and the interior is also rated as poor. The mechanicals are all rated as poor. There is little history or paperwork accompanying this lot.

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£8,000 - 10,000
€9,000 - 11,000
US$9,800 - 12,000

Vendor Score Total: 21/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 6/25
Body Work: 2
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 1
Glass: 1
Paint: 1
Wheels/Tyres: 1

INTERIOR TOTAL: 4/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 1
Headlining: 1
Seats: 1
Trim: 1

ENGINE TOTAL: 4/20
Mechanical components: 1
Running: 1
Starting: 1
Under Bonnet: 1

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 4/20
Axles: 1
Brakes: 1
Gearbox/Clutch: 1
Suspension: 1

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 2/10
Ancillary components: 1
Main components: 1

Car History File: 1