1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Landaulette

Lot details
Registration No: GE 8697
Chassis No: GXO 48
Mot Expiry: Sept 2003

The Rolls-Royce 20/25 replaced the 3127cc 6-cylinder Twenty in 1929. Happily, braking on all four wheels was adopted in production during 1925. The new model's engine capacity went up to 3669cc, though it was essentially the same Royce designed 20hp. Indeed, this same engine was developed and enlarged until the late 1950s, by when the capacity and power output had risen to 4887cc and 178bhp respectively - the original 20 had produced just 53bhp!
Depending on the weight, not to mention the aerodynamic efficiency (or should this be inefficiency!) of the coachwork fitted to the chassis , a 20/25 could be opened up to achieve a most impressive top speed of up to 78mph. 20/25s were made until 1936, when the replacement 25/30 with 4257cc engine and hypoid rear axle came out. It is reckoned that, in all, 3827 20/25s were hand-built 1929-36.
The R-R 20/25 being auctioned is a 1929-built chassis fitted with landaulette coachwork by Windover. The present owner acquired the car seven years ago. He tells us that body, white paint, blue trim, 3.6-litre 6-cylinder engine and 4-speed gearbox are all in good condition. Valves and springs have recently been renewed as has the radiator core. The odometer read 75,000 miles when entered. We understand from the vendor that a spare 20/25 engine and gearbox are included and are also being sold with the car.
Please Note: There was a typing error which suggests that this car has a four cylinder engine - it is the Rolls-Royce 20/25 six cylinder engine that is fitted and the spare engine is also of the correct type.