Beschreibung
Dieses Auto ist Los 159, das von Bonhams|Cars bei The Paris Sale am Freitag, dem 30. Januar versteigert wird; bitte beachten Sie die Bonhams-Website für alle Details.
Public Viewing:
Verfügbar ab 27. Januar von 09:00 bis 18:00, 28. Januar 09:00–18:00, 29. Januar 09:00–18:00 und 30. Januar ab 09:00 Uhr in Polo de Paris.
Lot 159
1924 Rolls-Royce Twenty Barrel-Sided Tourer
Chassis no. GDK8
Auction Estimate €30000 - 40000
Believed re-bodied in the past
Engine rebuild in 2003 by renowned Rolls-Royce specialists D W Haynes (UK)
Single family ownership since 1997
Used for historic rallies all over Europe
Registered in Sweden
Chassis number 'GDK8' was sold new on 19th July 1924 to Eustace Watkins Ltd of 91 New Bond Street, London, UK, the famous motor dealership best known for its long-term association with the Wolseley marque. The factory build sheet notes 'providing own coachwork'; 'springs for a 4 door saloon'; and 'car for use in both town & country'. Eustace Watkins enjoyed close links with London-based coachbuilders Whittingham & Mitchel (they ended up buying W&M in the early 1930s) and this car's original body may well have been one of theirs. (The vendor believes that the car was re-bodied in the past, but there are no documents supporting this.)
The Rolls-Royce was imported into Sweden from the UK in 1997 and has belonged to the vendor's family since then. Used frequently for historic rallies all over Europe, it is registered in Sweden and comes with Swedish registration documents, a folder of invoices, copies of the first UK title and other historical documents.
In 2003 the engine was overhauled by the renowned Rolls-Royce specialists D W Haynes in the UK (invoice on file). Serviced and maintained regularly by classic Rolls-Royce expert Kjell Lind in Sweden.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
