1960 Riley 1.5 | Bristol

A 1960 Riley 1.5, the BMC-built One-Point-Five: a compact British saloon with a sporting streak. It is known for its twin-carburettor 1.5-litre engine, wooden dashboard and full set of driver-facing instruments, details that set it apart from plainer small saloons. The Riley Motor Club traces its sporting reputation to class wins in 1958, 1959 and 1961. This car is grey with a green interior, a soft period pairing that sits well against brick, stone and 1960s street scenes. The engine and gearbox have been rebuilt, the bodywork restored where needed and repainted all over, and the chrome redone throughout, so the brightwork catches the light. Its condition is good. Clean chrome and a grey body give advertising and photography a car that catches the light without shouting. Its compact saloon shape gives 1960s film and TV, music video and event work an easy period reference. Weddings and anniversaries suit it too. It is based in Bristol.