2018 Classic Car Show at the NEC

NEC CLASSIC Restoration Show 23rd – 25th March 2018   A trio of Elfs (a bit late for Father Christmas) all in Cumberland Green along with two rather stunning RM’s represented the Riley Motor Club at this year’s NEC Classic Restoration Show. The Elfs all 1967’s and all in Cumberland … Continue reading

Coventry Bus Lane Fines

In 2016 I had an occasion to attend a meeting of the ARC at the Coventry Transport Museum. The satnav took me to the front entrance where of course there is nowhere to park. So I drove around trying to find some place to park nearby, and in doing so … Continue reading

Spares Orders Delay

Bob has been rushed into hospital due to a medical emergency so all current spares orders are currently on hold until he is back. We do apologise for the delay in getting you your spares but normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. Saturday 12pm – 28th January … Continue reading

Norman Buckle

We are sorry to announce the death of Norman on Tuesday evening, January 2. He had been seriously ill for the last few years. He was a keen and active Riley enthusiast, his beautiful matching white RMD Dropheads very much part of the local Club scene. He served the Club as … Continue reading

RMC National Rally 2017

THE NATIONAL RALLY IN LANCASHIRE, w/e of September 8th,9th,10th Much enjoyed by everyone who came, I believe and hope. It all started about 18 months ago when the Rally Committee (four East Anglia members and spouses, me and Tessa) decided that in 2017 the National Rally (NR from now on) … Continue reading

Event City 2017

Event City is just behind the Trafford Centre in Manchester and this is where the Annual Footman James CC SHOW is held in mid September. The Riley Motor Club had a Stand with 6 cars, including Tim’s and Norman’s cars. Also an Elf, 4/72 Farina, 37 Touring Saloon, and a … Continue reading

MOT Exempt at 40!

Classic vehicles over 40 years old will be exempt from MOT next year Currently – Pre 1960 cars, the MOT test for pre 1960 cars was abolished in 2012 NEW – Cars made 1960 – 1978, cars in this age range will be exempt* from the annual MOT test from … Continue reading