Highlights: – 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission – Two-tone blue paintwork with a cinnamon leather interior – Early example with the round dashboard – Restored in 2011, valuation report available – Original English registration document from 1947 still with the car The private seller offers for sale this 1947 Riley RMB, powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Offered in a striking combination of dark and light blue paintwork with a cinnamon leather interior, this early Riley RMB is a sporting saloon in the best British tradition. It is one of the early cars with the sought-after round dashboard, and its wood-veneered fascia, large instruments and a thin-rimmed steering wheel set the scene the moment the door opens. The RM series was Riley’s post-war flagship, a range of elegant saloons that combined flowing, pre-war inspired coachwork with genuinely modern engineering for its day, including independent front suspension. The RMB carried the larger long-stroke four-cylinder engine with its twin camshafts, an engine known for its generous torque and its ability to keep up comfortably with modern traffic. In period the Riley was regarded as a refined and rarer alternative to the better-known sporting saloons of its time, and today it remains an appealing choice for collectors who value understated English style. This example was restored in 2011, and a valuation report is available. The car has a stainless steel exhaust system and is fitted with a tow bar. The original English registration document from 1947 is still with the car, and it now carries Dutch licence plates. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The chassis number is 57S2637. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more