Description
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/ 25 Barker Limousine. Fitted with Barker ‘Enclosed Limousine’ body, the rear compartment is trimmed in the original Dark Blue hide and features very elaborate fold out occasional seats, smoking hatch roof light, full blinds and provision for Holland covers on the seats and division. The rear doors also feature very unusual ‘invisible’ hinges. The car was also ordered with a jacking system and fitted rear trunk. Incredibly chassis number GBA62 has had just 7 former keepers in its 92-year life, being delivered to its first in November 1933. Mrs H B Sedwick of 47 Park Street Mayfair, London. Mrs Sedwick was very familiar with the Rolls-Royce marque having previously owned a 1910 Silver Ghost (1303), a 1912 Silver Ghost (2062) and a 1922 20HP (88K7). Upon delivery the 20/ 25 was given registration number HS-492, which it still wears today, the number plate was chosen a tribute to Mrs Sedwick’s late husband, Henry who died in 1931. In 1938 Mrs Sedgwick moved to Hook Heath Farm, a splendid home adjacent to Woking Golf course in Surrey. As with many of this type of car it was used very sparingly throughout the war years, Mrs Sedwick passing away in 1942. At wars end the car was sold and re licenced to L D Redman Ltd of Corsham Street, London N1. Redman Ltd were underwear manufacturers, principally supplying Marks & Spencers, behind Olds Street Station. GBA62 then passed through 4 British owners until 1976 when it was purchased by its last owner who would lovingly care for the car for the next 49 years. During his long tenure, the car has been cosseted with no expense spared, there is a huge file of invoices for works carried out by marque specialists, whatever the car ever needed was done without hesitation. One major piece of work was the fitment of hydraulic power steering, this has been done to a very high standard and makes the car a pleasure to drive. The accompanying history file comprises of 2 large box files filled with invoices and various papers pertaining the car cars rich history. The files have been lovingly curated by the previous owner and give a fascinating insight into the cars 92-year history. GBA62 is offered to the market for the first time in 49 years and is presented in truly outstanding condition throughout. One the road she performs faultlessly as one would expect given her maintenance history. A wonderful example which must be seen.
