Registration No: PPA 893
Chassis No: 60S7760
MOT: Exempt

• Current family ownership since 1983, that of the late jazz pianist, bandleader and composer Keith Nichols
• In regular usage until late last year and kept garaged for at least the past thirty-eight years
• Fitted with a period radio and heater

Introduced in 1946 as a ‘big brother’ to the 1.5 litre RMA, the Riley RMB featured a larger 2.5 litre engine (actually 2443cc) and longer wheelbase but was underpinned by the same advanced chassis design complete with independent torsion bar front suspension, rack and pinion steering and hydro-mechanical four-wheel drum brakes. With some 90bhp and 134lbft of torque on tap, it was reputedly capable of 95mph. Production ceased in 1952 after 6,900 examples had been made.

Entering the current family ownership in July 1983 – that of the famous jazz pianist, bandleader and composer Keith Nichols who sadly died earlier this year – ‘PPA 893’ is said to be ‘patinated but far from scruffy’. In regular usage by the late Mr Nichols, the Riley is understood to be in ‘good overall’ condition with regards its 2443cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. Indeed, the seller judges that ‘repairing a small section of the driver’s seat and carrying out some minor exterior detailing would go a long way towards returning this very attractive car to its former glory’. Kept garaged for the past thirty-eight years and fitted with a period radio and heater, this much-loved RMB is now looking for its next long-term custodian.

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Good'
Engine: 'Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Good'
Paintwork: 'Good'
Gearbox: 'Good'
Interior Trim: 'Good'

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899