When did the Riley RME go out of production?
When did the Riley RME go out of production?
In 1952 the surviving RM models were updated with larger rear windows and different axle ratios to be sold as the 1½litre Riley RME and the 2½litre Riley RMF. The RMF was the first to cease production as the 2½litre car gave way to Gerald Palmer’s Riley RMH Pathfinder in 1953.
When was the RMB replaced by the Riley?
Produced from 1952, it was replaced by the Riley One-Point-Five in 1955. The RMF replaced the big RMB limousine in 1952. It shared that car’s 2.5 Litre “Big Four” engine as well as the mechanical updates from the RME.
What kind of engine does a Riley RMB have?
1952 The RMB engine gets shell-type bearings in place of the previous white metal items. In July the 1.5-Litre becomes the RME, with a hypoid rear axle, all-hydraulic brakes and the same body as before. The 2½-litre becomes the RMF, boasting the same mechanical changes as the RME, but the same bodywork as previously.
What was the difference between a Riley RMC and RME?
The dropped doors styling was hoped to appeal to the American market, but after 507 cars were sold the RMC was dropped in 1951 Riley RME. The 1½litre Riley RMA and RME were 7inches shorter than the 2½litre RMB and RMF which had a longer engine. Riley RME.
1952 The RMB engine gets shell-type bearings in place of the previous white metal items. In July the 1.5-Litre becomes the RME, with a hypoid rear axle, all-hydraulic brakes and the same body as before. The 2½-litre becomes the RMF, boasting the same mechanical changes as the RME, but the same bodywork as previously.
What kind of engine does a 1953 Riley RME have?
1953 RME also gets a revised bodyshell, with no running boards, rear wheel spats, integral fog lamps and a crease in the front wings. At the same time, the RMF is replaced by the ZA Magnette looking Pathfinder (or the RMH).
What was the first year of the Riley RM?
1945 The Riley 1.5-Litre is first shown, retrospectively known as the RMA. The design is inspired by Citroen’s Traction avant, of which Riley had acquired two examples before the war. The RM project hadn’t started until 1943, under the auspices of chief engineer Harry Rush.
Is the Riley RM as good as a Magnette?
In a nutshell the Riley is as sporty as an MG Magnette and, according to owners who have owned both, as good as a Jaguar Mk1. Alec Gatherer is a long-term RM fan and owner and editor of the RM Club’s magazine.
