Highlights
- In the same family for decades, purchased by the seller's grandfather
- Stored indoors throughout its life
- Used as a family wedding car before being placed into storage
- Coachwork by by Offord & Sons Ltd
- Reportedly starts with the aid of a battery pack despite approximately 20 years in storage
The Appeal
The Rolls-Royce 20/25, produced between 1929 and 1936, was the smaller-horsepower model in the Rolls-Royce range during the inter-war period. With each example fitted with bespoke coachwork, these cars remain highly prized among enthusiasts of pre-war motoring and represent an increasingly rare sight on the road.
This 1934 example has been in the same family for decades, having been purchased by the seller's grandfather. It enjoyed a period of use as the family wedding car before being placed into indoor storage approximately 20 years ago. During that time, the engine was started annually to keep things turning over. The vendor describes it as a car that presents well but would benefit from some attention to bring it back to regular use. This long-stored 20/25 offers an opportunity for the enthusiast willing to recommission a pre-war Rolls-Royce that has been carefully sheltered for two decades.
Key Information
- Mileage: 30,867 miles (indicated)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 3,499cc engine, four-speed manual
- Paperwork: handbook, V5C, invoices, and a copy of Those Elegant Rolls-Royce by Lawrence Dalton
The Detail
- Two-tone black and white paintwork with red pinstripes
- White wheels with red pinstripes; rear-mounted spare wheel
- Red leather interior with wood inlays
- The engine starts every time with the aid of a battery pack, per the vendor
- Slight oil leak underneath after standing
- Interior leather is well-worn with some tears in the sides
- The vendor reports the roof is in good condition
- Switches and dials are unconfirmed as working, as the vehicle has not been driven any distance
- The vendor states the underside is fine
- Engine oil, fuel filter and spark plugs replaced in 2022 by George Rhodes
- Battery replaced in 2018
- In December 2016, the engine oil and antifreeze were changed, the spark plugs, brake drums and carburettors were cleaned, the battery was charged, and an exhaust repair was carried out
- Engine oil replaced in 2013
- Spark plugs replaced in 2010
- Engine oil replaced in 2007
- Above work carried out by George Rhodes & Sons
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