Ron Bonnstetter's 1951 2.5 liter RMB Riley Saloon

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Only 145 RMB's were sent to the USA.
The front suicide doors require a little thought to enter and exit the car. Note the foldout arm rests and polished walnut.

The far left instrument is a combination rev counter and clock; far right is the speedometer.

The square dials in the center are (top) ammeter, fuel gauge, (bottom) thermonmeter and oil gauge. Lights between the dials include: full beam lamps, ignition, and heater fan.
Switches from left to right: Panel light rheostat, ignition hand control, fog lamps, starter (ingition switch), choke, head and side lamps, heater rheostat, and far right is the hand throttle. A radio was originally mounted below the switch panel.
The Saloon was fitted with 2 filler fuel caps, one on each rear wing.
A separate lower compartment contains the spare wheel, which slides out between the two bumper bars.
Under the 2 piece longitudinallly hinged bonnet is a 2.5 liter, four cylinder engine
Oil, water and battery levels are easily check from the left side.
In the center of the rear seat is a folding arm rest and the door contains a swivelling ashtray and is surrounded by polished walnut wood.
Both front seats are adjustable for leg length. The seats are covered in leather and piped at the edges.
At present an electric fan has replaced a broken fanbelt shaft.
The black fabric covered top adds an air of distinction.
The Riley's new home is finally completed!! Now the work can begin!!
 The lift goes high enough for a 6 foot man to walk under the car!!!
Note the storage area above for parts that have been removed and labeled.
But maybe the most exciting addition is the epoxy floor that is sealed a foot up on all side walls.