Riley
One-Point-Five
It
was in November 1957 that the Riley One Point Five was announced,
some months after the Wolseley 1500. As with the Wolseley 1500 the
original idea was that the model would be a replacement for the
Morris Minor. So as many components as possible would be carried
over, this included floor pan and suspension units. The Riley One
Point Five had the 'B' series engine of 1489 cc but power output
was higher at 62 bhp. Because of a high final drive in the axle it
had a very good cruising speed. With 19 hp more than the Wolseley
it was fairly lively and a top speed of 84 mph. The standard
mono-paintwork and extra chrome made for a very attractive small
car. The front bucket type style seats were duo-tone with the
walnut veneer facia having three dials.
Date
when launched November 1957
Discontinued in 1960
Engine
1489 cc 62 bhp at 4,500 rpm Max torque 83lbs/ft at 3,000
rpm
Main
measurements
Length 12ft 7.8ins Width 5ft 1ins Height 4ft 11.8ins
Wheel Base 7ft 2ins Track front 4ft 2.9ins rear 4ft 2.3ins
Price
at launch £864
Riley
One Point Five MKII
Although it was
called the Mark II very few changes were made. The later production
MKI cars had larger section tyres fitted to the 14in wheels which
was carried over. The most obvious change was the removing of the
external bonnet and boot hinges which gave it a cleaner line. With
duo-body colours it made for a very smart sporting small
car.
Date
when launched May 1960
Discontinued in 1961
Engine
1489 cc 62 bhp at 4,500 rpm Max torque 83lbs/ft at 3,000
rpm
Main
measurements
Length 12ft 7.8ins Width 5ft 1ins Height 4ft 11.8ins
Wheel Base 7ft 2ins Track front 4ft 2.9ins rear 4ft 2.3ins
Riley
One Point Five MK III
This was the
final face lift with the body receiving a deeper lower grille which
incorporating revised side-indicator lights. The side trim now ran
the full length of the body with a simpler wing logo by the
headlamp. This allowed the model to be available in duo-tone colour
schme. Suspension was lowered to give the car a more sporty look.
The rear lights were also changed using ones that were been used on
the latest Farina A40.
Date when launched Oct 1961
Discontinued in 1965
Engine
1489 cc 62 bhp at 4,500 rpm Max torque 83lbs/ft at 3,000
rpm
Main
measurements
Length 12ft 7.8ins Width 5ft 1ins Height 4ft 11.8ins
Wheel Base 7ft 2ins Track front 4ft 2.9ins rear 4ft
2.3ins
Total
produced for all version 39,568