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    Riley RMF

    The RM series was introduced in 1945, just after the war and it was one of first real new post-war models, with a separate body fitted to a rolling chassis, but with some nice features such as hydraulic brakes and torsion bars, rather than the traditional leaf spings.

    The first versions were the RMA and RMB, whereby the main difference lay in the different engine types, with a 1500 cc 4-pot for the RMA and 2443 cc four cylinder for the RMB. Outwardly the difference could be spotted by the longer hood, needed to accommodate the larger engine, for which a 6.5 longer wheelbase was required. Furthermore the badge had a different colour shape….

    In 1952 the RMF succeeded the RMB, it had a better chassis and improved brakes, but outwardly the differences are unnoticeable. Production lasted only one year, and only 1050 RMFs were produced.

    Shown here is a highly original example fitted with a factory made sliding roof, which made its appearance at the LeMans Classic in 2006.
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    Another couple of shots of a 1952 model, as appearing during the 2006 Concours d'Elegance at Palace Het Loo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    In 1952 the RMF succeeded the RMB, it had a better chassis and improved brakes, but outwardly the differences are unnoticeable. Production lasted only one year, and only 1050 RMFs were produced.
    What happened to the RMC, RMD and RME?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer
    What happened to the RMC, RMD and RME?
    RMC and RMD were open 2-door version, for RME see the Oddball Corner Index
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    RMC and RMD were open 2-door version, for RME see the Oddball Corner Index
    Thank you for the information. I remembered the Riley sportscars (I have a book that features the RMC), I just didn't remember their names...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer
    Thank you for the information. I remembered the Riley sportscars (I have a book that features the RMC), I just didn't remember their names...
    your welcome, and to answer your question, the RME stayed in production until 1954, but there was no direct successor. In 1957 the 1.5 model appeared, which became the first Riley with a unitary body.
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