Riley: 1.5-Litre
Note: This is a sub-section of Riley
1950 RILEY 1.5-LITRE SALOON
Riley cars have a long-standing reputation for high speed luxury motoring combined with elegant coachwork and appointments.
The 1.5-Litre Saloon is the only version produced in that power and appears almost identical to the 2.5-Litre model, but is actually some seven inches less in length of body and wheelbase.
The chassis frame has been developed from extensive racing experience and the bodylines are designed to promote a smooth air flow at high speeds. Colour schemes include autumn red with beige or maroon upholstery, almond green with beige or green and sun bronze with maroon.
ENGINE. Type: 1.5-litre. Cylinders: 4. Bore X Stroke: 69 mm. X 100 mm. Maximum b.h.p.: 55 at 4,500 r.p.m.
PERFORMANCE. Maximum speed: 81.8 m.p.h. Fuel consumption: 26-28 m.p.g.
DIMENSIONS. Length: 14 ft. 11 ins. Height: 4 ft. 11 ins. Width: 5 ft. 3.5 ins. Wheelbase: 9 ft. 4.5 ins. Track: 4 ft. 4.25 ins. Weight: 2,716 lbs. Fuel capacity: 12.5 gallons. Tyre size: 5.75 X 16.
BRAKES. Girling hydro-mechanical.
PRICE. £714 plus £199.1.8 Purchase Tax. Total: £913.1.8.