Lot details Registration No: DS 8505 Chassis No: GLR18 Mot Expiry: Exempt
- Supplied new to Sir Gilbert Garnsey KBE FCA
- 1 of 4 known survivors (from 6 built) of Hooper's design 4455
- c.£80,000 restoration by Exclusive Cars of Nottingham in 2011
Further Info:
A partner at Price Waterhouse & Co whose accounting expertise was frequently called upon by the government, Sir Gilbert Garnsey KBE FCA took delivery of chassis GLR18 on October 6th 1930. One of just six 20/25 Enclosed Limousines crafted using Hooper's design number 4455, the well-specified Rolls-Royce cost nigh on £2,000 but included a `Dictograph for communication with the driver'. Inherited by Lady Garnsey, the occasional six-seater is known to have belonged to Claude Thirkell Esq of Beckenham, J. Reeves Esq of Crewe and J.E. Mapparson Esq of Ratcliffe on the Wreake before migrating to New Zealand during the mid 1960s. Repatriated some twenty-five years later, chassis GLR18 was entrusted by its then keeper - Alan Brazier Esq of Radford - to Jeremy Brewster (now trading as Brewster Mudie) in 1991-1993 for a bare metal repaint, refurbished brightwork, refinished interior woodwork and sundry mechanical fettling etc. Remaining in the Brazier family's care until entering the current ownership, the Rolls-Royce was reportedly treated to some £80,000 worth of restoration work during 2011. Carried out by Exclusive Cars of Nottingham, the refurbishment is understood to have seen attention paid to the 20/25's engine (new cylinder head, re-bore, fresh pistons etc), oil / water pumps, magneto, dynamo, starter motor, distributor, carburettor, Autovac, fuel tank, braking system, front / rear suspension (new Wefco gaiters, shackle bushes, kingpins, bearings etc), clutch, radiator, one-shot lubrication system, tubes / tyres, exhaust, headlamps and instrument control plates etc. Further benefiting from a full re-trim in Bentley leather plus the discreet installation of an Alpine stereo system and Payne overdrive, chassis GLR18 is reportedly capable of cruising at 60-65mph. Having covered a mere 600 or so miles since its rejuvenation, this imposing Rolls-Royce is offered for sale with copy chassis cards, assorted bills / invoices, 20/25 handbook and service instructions.
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