Light cream leather bench seat and door cards to front, re-upholstered
Beige ‘West of England’ hide rear bench seat, re-upholstered
Originally built for Lady Boles, wife of a prominent Somerset MP
The Appeal
Introduced in 1929, the new 20/25hp was an immensely popular car in its day. These comfortable, luxurious cars are often credited with Rolls-Royce's long-term survival. After all, there was a Great Depression on, and many early limo makers were falling to the wayside. Thankfully, the 20/25 proved to sell nearly 4,000 vehicles - an impressive enough number to keep the company going in style.
This particular car is a prime example of British luxury motoring, boasting elegant - and very desirable - coachwork by Barker, one of the most esteemed coachbuilders of the era. Originally built for Lady Boles, it's clearly been treasured by every one of its owners since. Almost 90 years later, the car's ivory-over-black coachwork is in excellent condition.
The interior has been re-upholstered with light cream leather to the front and beige 'West of England' hide to the rear, while some minor modifications for modern use, such as twin electric fuel pumps and electronic ignition, have been fitted to help the car keep up to modern expectations.
History and Paperwork
First registered on 6th December 1935
Owned since October 2013 with 6 former registered keepers
Engine No: J23Q (V5C states J24Q but this is incorrect)
Original Owners Handbook included
Always garaged in Southampton, Hampshire
Currently indicates 71,484 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
Ivory over black coachwork in excellent condition
No sign of any dents or dings
Paintwork and chrome showing light wear, but largely in good order
'Spirit of Ecstasy' ornament still proudly on display
Colour matched wheels in good condition
Walnut dashboard, cappings & trims
Opening windscreen and 'pop-out' rear windows
Fitted division with sliding glass screen between passenger & driver compartments
Light cream leather bench seat & door cards to front, re-upholstered in December 2017
Beige ‘West of England’ hide rear bench seat, re-upholstered in May 2017
Engine bay in good order & largely original
The Mechanics
3669cc I6 powerplant - giving the eponymous 25hp
Twin electric fuel pumps
Electronic ignition
Full stainless-steel exhaust
Built-in jacks (single front axle & twin rear axle)
Wefco gaiters fitted to road springs
Ace-type wheel discs all round
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
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Auction Details
Year1935
Make
Rolls Royce
Model
20 25
Colour
Multicolour
Mileage
71,484 Miles
Engine size3669
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Romsey
CountyHampshire
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
18 Bids
sabatay••••£20,31927/02/24
sabatay••••£20,06925/02/24
sabatay••••£18,22624/02/24
sabatay••••£17,00024/02/24
sabatay••••£16,06924/02/24
sabatay••••£15,06924/02/24
sabatay••••£13,66924/02/24
sabatay••••£13,22224/02/24
sabatay••••£12,77724/02/24
harris1••••£12,00024/02/24
sabatay••••£11,00024/02/24
sabatay••••£10,25024/02/24
fq.fan1••••£10,00024/02/24
yousuf-••••£9,00024/02/24
sabatay••••£8,50021/02/24
sabatay••••£8,00021/02/24
mike-bu••••£7,87721/02/24
sabatay••••£7,77720/02/24
1935 Rolls Royce 20/25hp (Coachwork by Barker)
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