Riley One-Point-Five
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| Manufacturer | BMC |
| Production | 1957-1965 39,568 |
| Predecessor | Riley RME/Wolseley 15/50 |
| Successor | Riley Kestrel/Wolseley 1100/1300 |
| Class | midsize car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon |
| Engine(s) | 1489 cc L B-Series Straight-4 |
| Wheelbase | 86 in (2184 mm)[1] |
| Length | 153.5 in (3899 mm)) |
| Width | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2072 lb (940 kg) |
| Related | Morris Major/Wolseley 1500/Austin Lancer |
The Riley One-Point-Five and similar Wolseley 1500 were based on the Morris Minor floorpan, suspension and steering but fitted with the larger 1489 cc B-Series engine. Launched in 1957, the twins were differentiated by nearly 20 hp (15 kW), the Riley having twin SU carburettors giving it the most power at 68 hp (50 kW).
The Series II model came out in May, 1960. The most notable difference was the hidden boot and bonnet hinges.
The Wolseley also had a Series III launched in October 1961 which featured a revised grille and rear lights.
Production ended in 1965 with 39,568 Rileys and 103,394 Wolseleys made.
BMC in Australia also produced its own versions of this design, the Morris Major and Austin Lancer (1958-64.) The Australian versions were less luxurious and had many notable differences from the Riley / Wolseley cars, also, the design was substantially revised in 1959 (see article.)
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In its day the Riley was successfully raced and rallied and can still be seen today in historical sporting events.
[edit] References
- ^ Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
