1954 Riley RME 1.5 - SOLD

Supplied new by Clarke Bros. Services Ltd, a Rootes main agent in Peterborough. Their label remains on display on the dashboard.Originally retained by Cliff Clarke, a director of that company, he kept the car until 1975, by which time he was 90 years of age, having given up driving the car some 10 years previously. On his death, the car was passed on to a nephew, Arthur Clarke who kept the car until his own death in 2015.

The current, and second registered keeper, has had the car since 2018 and is now reducing his collection, hence this wonderful car is for sale.

It is rare to find an RME in such wonderful condition and even rarer to find one with near continuous history. Accompanying the car is a file full of history on the Clarke Bros dealership, owners manuals, MoTs etc.

Surely an unrepeatable opportunity, do not miss this car if you have had a hankering for an RME.

For sale on behalf of owner.

Believed to be unrestored, the bodywork is in superb condition for a 65 year old car with deep gloss black paint which is near flawless.

From the service history that accompanies the car, it is clear that any mechanical work that has needed attention has been attended to. There are lots of invoices from the Riley Motor Club Spares department and an extensive list of work carried out by Blue Diamond Riley Services. As you would expect, the car drives extremely well and is quiet and comfortable on the move.

All of the chrome is in outstanding condition with no evidence of corrosion of damage, the lighting equipment all functions correctly, the wheel trims are free from damage and the overall appearance is of a well loved motor car. The roof covering appears to be the original and as such is showing its age but it does not detract from the overall dignity of the car.

As if the exterior of this superb vehicle isn't enough to impress. the interior is truly lovely with a combination of comfortable seating, beautiful wooden surfaces and those wonderful dials. The headlining is unmarked and the overall ambience is very much gentleman's club.  

Apart from our accurate and reliable description of this car we believe you will not find a better bunch of chaps to deal with; we know our MGs inside out, we won’t flannel you with sales speak and we aim to provide you with a car that you will be bringing back in a year’s time when the next service and MOT is due, no sooner! However, if you do have a problem we will stand by our car and help you in every way possible. We like to think that 38 years in this business counts for something.

 We are in the quiet Berkshire countryside but close to the M4 and Mortimer Railway Station. Our local pub, the Elm Tree is just a few minutes’ walk away and serves fantastic food and proper beers. Call us to arrange a viewing and a test-drive and come and make a day of it.