Highlights

Handsome mid-blue paintwork with black wings and grey leather
Restored over 30 years between 1960s and 1990s by previous keeper
Meticulous post-restoration records of extensive continental and UK tours
Kept in dry storage with very few miles covered since October 2021
Recent carburettor and coil work in 2024
Extensive history of notes, spreadsheets, invoices and handbooks

The Appeal

The ‘Twenty’ was not quite inexpensive, but this smaller model was designed to be more accessible and aimed directly at the emerging breed of pre-war ‘owner drivers.’ Available between 1922 and 1929, it was a huge success with nearly 3,000 produced.

This caris one of the batch of 41 ‘GWL’ prefix cars during the summer of 1928, before being despatched to Park Ward in June to receive its limousine body. Originally Primrose and Black, the current blue and black colour scheme is the result of a remarkable 30 year rolling restoration by a previous keeper between 1963 and the 1990s. We know from the car’s exceptionally detailed history file that on completion it undertook a series of UK and continental tours, averaging 4,000 miles per year during the 90s and 00s.

The vendor acquired the car in 2021 and has treated it to a considerably more relaxed life. It has been dry stored and used very sparingly. Recent work has included renovations by specialist Fiennes Restoration Workshop, including a long list of new parts shown in the photos, and overhaul of the carburettors in July 2024.

As it approaches its 100 birthday, here is a chance to acquire a very usable pre-war Rolls with the sort of history file that will occupy many fireside evenings.

Key Information

Mileage: 85,099 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 3,127cc inline six-cylinder, 4-speed manual with Overdrive
Paperwork: spreadsheet and handwritten notebook of journeys, handbooks, emails, service information leaflet, various invoices, factory records, V5C

The Detail

Purchased by the seller's late brother in October 2021
Older restoration in mid blue with black wings that remains in good order
Due to age of restoration and subsequent use exterior shows some light patina
Black wire wheels in good order with vintage tyres fitted
Canvas roof in black presents well in photos
Grey leather interior with blue carpets and smart veneers
Rear luggage box with spares and tools as shown
Vendor describes the condition as "awesome"

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