21st Jun, 2023 13:00
The Alexander 'Alex' Tanner Collection
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1952 Riley RMB 2½ litre Saloon
1952 Riley RMB 2½ litre Saloon
Registration Number: CGL 998
Chassis Number: RMB 62S 9659
Engine Number: RMB2 1091
A relatively powerful executive saloon in its day, the 2½ litre 'Big Four' RMB was a more powerful, longer wheelbase counterpart to the 1½ litre RMA. Registered 28 April 1952 in Bath to a Mrs Muriel Culverwell, it then passed to Edward Dames-Longworth, father of Vintage Sports Car Club-stalwart, Richard. In Alex Tanner's ownership since 2012, it was purchased from John Havart Riley Restoration in Bungay, Suffolk.
Finished in Woodland Green, CGL 998 presents as a nice older-restored car, in good condition overall. The interior has been nicely re-trimmed in light tan with green piping, with matching door cards with tan headlining, and the engine compartment is in presentable 'mellowed restoration' condition.
MoT-exempt, the Riley is fitted with a stainless steel exhaust. The car started easily and ran well at the time of our inspection and paperwork includes V5C registration document, old buff logbook and two photographs showing it in 'as found' condition, prior to restoration.
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Sold for £9,200
Condition Report
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The car is being sold as part of an executor sale and 5-days of viewing have provided to satisfy potential purchasers as to the condition of the car.
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Auction: The Alexander 'Alex' Tanner Collection, 21st Jun, 2023
By order of the executors of Alex Tanner, we are delighted to present this fine single owner collection of pre-war classic and modern Bentleys, a Riley RMB and a US Army Dodge Troop Carrier, together with a collection of Automobilia, acquired over some 27 years by former Chairman of the Bentley Drivers Club.
Viewing
Stansted Viewing | Auction
Viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows:
Friday 16 June, 10am - 4pm
Saturday 17 June, 10am - 1pm
Sunday 18 June, 10am - 1pm
Monday 19 June, 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 20 June, 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 21 June, 10am - 1pm
Please Note: Viewing is dependent on the purchase of a sale catalogue at £15.
The auction will take place at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE.
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