{"id":252542,"date":"2016-04-22T16:05:25","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T16:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=252542"},"modified":"2024-12-27T12:56:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T12:56:05","slug":"1949-riley-2-5-walter-kong-saloon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1949-riley-2-5-walter-kong-saloon\/","title":{"rendered":"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon<\/h1>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">Walter K\u00f6ng had envisaged this body initially for a Bentley Chassis. For pragmatic reasons, he instead used a Riley 2.5 chassis. Probably the most unique feature of the K\u00f6ng special are the four clear roof cutouts made usuing sheets of 4mm Perspex. The occupants car be prtected from the sun by interior silk blinds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Walter K\u00f6ng never did find a purchaser for his car which he used until his death. His car was honoured as part of the &#8216;100 years of Swiss coachwork&#8217; display at the 2005 Geneva Auto Salon.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1949_Riley_25WalterKngSaloon1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1949_Riley_25WalterKngSaloon1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1949_Riley_25WalterKngSaloon1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1949_Riley_25WalterKngSaloon1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1949_Riley_25WalterKngSaloon1-100x75.jpg 100w, 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alt=\"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062719-1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062719-1024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062719-1024-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062719-1024-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062719-1024-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062719-1024-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062719-1024-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a 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https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062720-1024-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062721-1024-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074445-1024.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074445-1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon\" 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class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074446-1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074446-1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074446-1024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074446-1024-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074446-1024-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074446-1024-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074446-1024-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1074446-1024-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<h3>In Detail<\/h3>\n<table class=\"cardetails\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">submitted by<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Richard Owen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engine<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Inline-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">valvetrain<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">OHV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">displacement<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2443 cc \/ 149.1 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bore<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">81 mm \/ 3.19 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">stroke<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">120 mm \/ 4.72 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">power<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">41.8 kw \/ 56 bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">specific output<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">22.92 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">f brake size<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">mm \/ in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">r brake size<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">mm \/ in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">gear ratios<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">top speed<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~140 kph \/ 87.0 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=3417&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1062606\">1951 Riley RMD 2\u00bd-Liter Drophead Coupe 60D7482<\/a> &#8211;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1062606-10241-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p>This 2\u00bd-liter RMD has undergone an extensive body-off restoration in the last two years. The suspension has been rebuilt, as have the four-wheel disc brakes, which were an earlier conversion. The body\u2019s ash-framing was found to be sound, allowing attention to be concentrated on achieving first class fit and finish. The chrome trim has been re-plated and remains in excellent condition. Additionally, it has a new wiring harness and loom.<\/p>\n<div id=\"example\">\n<p>Of the 28,306 RM-series cars produced, only 503 were drophead coupes. One recent estimate puts the number surviving at 50. This Riley, with left-hand drive and 50,000 original miles, presents an opportunity to acquire a rare and immaculate British classic. It certainly characterizes the Riley slogan: \u201cMagnificent Motoring.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2957\/1.html\">2013 Amelia Island by Rm Auctions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon Walter K\u00f6ng had envisaged this body initially for a Bentley Chassis. For pragmatic reasons, he instead used a Riley 2.5 chassis. Probably the most unique feature of the K\u00f6ng special are the four clear roof cutouts made usuing sheets of 4mm Perspex. The occupants car be prtected from the sun by interior silk blinds. Walter K\u00f6ng never did find a purchaser for his car which he used until his death. His car was honoured [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":252557,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2184,9348,17100,1810],"tags":[2457,16841,13061,6722,245,1833,20716],"class_list":["post-252542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1940s","category-guides","category-model-guides-race-cars","category-riley","tag-1940s","tag-1940s-cars","tag-car-profiles","tag-race-car-in-depth","tag-race-car","tag-riley","tag-riley-model-guides-all"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1949-riley-2-5-walter-kong-saloon\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"1949 Riley 2.5 Walter K\u00f6ng Saloon Walter K\u00f6ng had envisaged this body initially for a Bentley Chassis. 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