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'59 Riley for sale near SF

To: spridgets-digest@autox.team.net
Subject: '59 Riley for sale near SF
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:10:10 -0700 (PDT)
I saw this on a local site in San Francisco.  The guy
has lots of good pictures that he can send you if
you're interested in a Riley.

Not my car, etc.

vince
Pacifica, CA

'59 Riley 'One-Point-Five,' 35K orig. miles! garaged,
no rust. $3000!~

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From noah at stentor.com
Date: Mon Aug 7th 

PIX AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL! 

FOR SALE: 
1959 Riley "One-Point-Five", four door sedan. 
Price: $3,000.00 (slightly slightly possibly, you'd
better be convincing 
negotiable) 
Rare, left hand drive (American). 
Approx. 35,400 ORIGINAL MILES! 
Engine: 1.5 liter BMC, four cylinder, dual SU Carbs. 
Transmission: Manual, 4 speed + reverse. 
Exterior: faded grey and baby blue 
Interior: Vinyl and wood, cream and baby blue 
LOTS AND LOTS OF VERY BEAUTIFUL CHROME. 
Body: Absolutely straight with no rust, minor minor
dent at lower back left 
corner 
Smog: This vehicle is not required to test for smog. 
Registration: Registered in CA 
Speed: Does 70 easy on the freeway. 
Insurance: Fully insurable. 
Compatibility: Many parts compatible with the Morris
Minor and other British 
Motor Company cars (Woolesly, Healy etc). The
mechanics are all Smiths and BMC, 
with Lucas lights and instruments. 

Vehicle comes with an original 1959 mechanic's
workshop manual with detailed 
diagrams of the vehicle and procedures for all
repairs. This book is even more 
rare than the car itself! It's also very helpful! 

A beatiful gem from the British Motors Corporation
(BMC)...Ever heard of a 
Riley before? Probably not! That's because there
aren't that many of them 
around. I personally had never seen one before I laid
eyes on this beauty. This 
vehicle was garaged for years and years...It's got
approx. 36,000 original 
miles and comes with a genuine "next oil change due at
37K miles" sticker from 
the 1960's or there abouts. The interior is original
and beautiful, light blue 
and white. Original headliner in great shape. Wood
dashboard with original 
Lucas instruments plus another set of instruments
added sometime back. Wood 
paneling on the doors. Lots and lots of chrome. You
must see pictures, 
available by writing me email. 
Parts are available though sometimes it takes a little
searching. Vehicle has a 
new set of tires and some new brake work. 


The vehicle will require the following to be totally
road worthy: 

1. A little more brake work, probably just new pads
and maybe the front left 
cylinder (not the Master!). 

Vehicle will require the following to be fully
restored: 
1. Minor minor minor body work and a new paint job. 
2. Minor interior cleanup and random parts
replacement. 
3. Minor wire work. 

Why am I selling it? Third car in the City (what was I
thinking?!)? No! Another 
project when my wife and I don't even have time to
take the dog on a good walk 
in the evenings? NO! Another expense when we're saving
to buy a house? NO! 

Damn it! I guess it's time to sell the Riley! 

Pictures are available. Write me email. 

Noah Arthur Bardach 
noah@stentor.com 
w: 650 228 1546 
h: 415 668 6756 














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