Buick35 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Not mine but on Space coast Fl. craigslist. I thought it was interesting and not a bad price.I don't know how hard it would be to get a motor though. Sorry I don't know how to send the ad. Greg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/d/deland-riley-rmb-project/7057751117.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Engine missing. Nice project for someone. Only $3k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I think these had twin cam 4 cyl. A Miata engine transplant might be a viable path forward. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 That looks like a great deal except for the title. Possibly a bigger problem than the engine from what some of you say. An Aerostar chassis swap ! O ! the Humanity !!. Please someone save this Riley before it is reduced to scrapmetal and firewood. They have a complex coach-built body that has to be one of the most unsuitable cars out there for such a folly. Greg in Canada 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I bet Rick Simpson's is still sitting beside the house. He said he had to organize the books in his living room before he got to the car. Good donor car. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Do you know if Rick Simpson would be willing to s ell his motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 It has been a while since our paths have crossed, but very memorable and enjoyable. PM me. I can follow up. Last I saw him he was heading off into the Canadian sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Is it just me or do those early post war Riley's have a ton of style? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) They definitely do. Big following in the U.K. Strong cult car here in Canada. Seemingly off the radar in the U.S. given the very low price and hare brained ideas of the current owner. Here on the West Coast of Canada a car like that would probably be priced with a 1 in front of the current price {would be Canadian $ however } '. No title on a production car almost guarentees not able to export. A Riley 1.5 ; basically a sports version of a Morris Minor with a factory MGA engine, is worth more than that around here. Greg in Canada Edited January 21, 2020 by 1912Staver (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 For $3,000 and a missing engine, I would put some other, but similar, engine and transmission in it. And not worry about inauthenticity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Of one were to install a Miata engine in it would it become a Miley or a Riata.I like the later better,not a big fan of Miley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I'm a fan of the body style, it is a handsome rig. I have this 215 V-8 that needs a home, that is all I can think about with this advert. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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