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Rolls-Royce 20/25

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  • Make: Rolls Royce
  • Milage: 55000 Miles
  • Year: 1934
  • Model: 20/25
  • Transmission: Unlisted
  • Fuel: Unspecified

Description

The Rolls-Royce 20/25 was the second of Rolls-Royce Ltd's pre-war entry level models, built between 1929 and 1936. It was a tremendous success, becoming the most popular inter-war Rolls-Royce and selling a total of 3,827 units. Over 70% of these are still on the road today., 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 in Old English White with new Everflex Roof fitted by a master craftsman. Much sought after Mulliner coach built model with chauffeur pack with windable screen. Includes an aftermarket telephone device from the rear so the passengers could communicate with the driver. RAC badge, running boards, spot light and large Lucas lights. Supplied new by Jack Berkeley of London to Lord Hambro of Hambro bank. Comes complete with original handbook, huge history final and some original tools and spares. The car features in the Rolls Royce book of the year and is fitted with the “touring pack” comprising of spare wheels on the arches, GB sticker and the very desirable original Dunhill rear luggage set. We understand from the current owner that Lord Hambro took the Rolls to both Switzerland and Monaco under his ownership in the 30’s and 40’s. Owned by a solicitor for the last few years it was previously owned by an avid Rolls Royce Collector and before that remained in the Hambro family from new. Low mileage of only [56k?] believed to be genuine given the wear and tear on the vehicle. This is a great opportunity to acquire a nice car very sensibly priced. Please call the collection on 01628 566311 anytime ., The 20/25 was the successor of the highly successful 20 hp Rolls-Royce Twenty, and was designed for the same luxury, owner driver market. The project to develop the new model was code named Goshawk, and the goal was to increase power and performance. This was achieved by increasing the bore size from 3 to 3,25 inches, with the stroke remaining unchanged at 4,5 inches. This resulted in a 17% increase in capacity from 3128 to 3675cc, and a RAC rating of 25,4 hp., The 20/25 was debuted at the 1929 Olympia Motor Show and proved to be a great success, saving Rolls-Royce Limited during the , £39,950