Rolls-Royce 20 hp Open-drive Brougham by Brewster 1927
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1927 Rolls Royce 20hp by Brewster
Chassis Number GAJ15Engine Number D5W
Registration number DS8665
An historically important car, first registered to the Plaza Hotel in New York.This car is featured in many prominent publications including John Fasal's authoritative work "The Rolls-Royce 20" & more recently Nick Walkers Book "20HP. 20/25, 25/30 & Wraith" where no less than 8 pages are devoted to it.
This car is one of those untouched jewels that very occasionally come to market. Part of its preservation is due to the fact that for many many years it was residing closeted in a Texas collection where it rarely turned a wheel & had nothing whatsover done to it in the way of modernisation or so called "improvements."
Very few 20hp Rolls-Royces were exported to America. About 45 we believe. Brewster bodied a handful of these, of which this car is an example. The body is in the style of an open drive opera coupe complete with opera lamps to the pillars. It is quaint & very very carriage like, particularly when viewed from the rear. The body is totally original & sports its original hand painted vibrant colour scheme of red & black, with alternating red, burgundy & black stripes running vertically up the top sections of the rear cab. The car is quite unique in appearance & was even used as a pattern for a run of "top Marques" models.
The interior of the car again is original & has stood the test of time well. It abounds in a wealth of wonderful & unique period details: Filigree door handles, matching filigree window winders, original silk blinds, a filigree surrounded rear interior light, likewise for a splendid 8 day movement clock, speaking tube....the list goes on. The filigree may possibly be attributed to Faberge.
The car sits on its original steel Dunlop artillery wheels. The twin side mounted spares are similar.
Under the bonnet the car has had a full engine rebuild by marque specialists & the car comes with a photographic record of this work. Thus she starts & runs beautifully. We are not able to warrant the indicated mileage of 86,000 but given the cars provenance it may well be correct. Certainly the car drives in a taut manner & the steering is sufficiently play free to add credence to this. A further £4000 has been spent on fettling the car during the last few years.The car is quite clearly a collectors piece & an utterly charming vehicle.
It is due in soon and will be extensively photographed and serviced. For those that cannot wait the car will be on our stand at this year's RREC Annual Rally & Concours at Burghley House from 22nd to 24th June.
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1927 Rolls-Royce 20 hp Open-drive Brougham by Brewster is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 20 hp Model Version : Open-drive Brougham by Brewster Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1927 Sub type : Pick up Location : Essex
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About Rolls-Royce
Well, ladies and gentlemen, today we're diving into the illustrious history of a brand that has always embodied the very essence of British luxury and craftsmanship - Rolls-Royce.Our story begins at the turn of the 20th century when two visionaries, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, decided to join forces. In 1904, the very first Rolls-Royce was born, the Rolls-Royce 10 hp. It was a modest start for a company that would go on to redefine automotive excellence.
But it wasn't until 1907 that Rolls-Royce truly made its mark with the introduction of the Silver Ghost. It was hailed as the "Best Car in the World" and set the gold standard for luxury motoring. With its whisper-quiet engine and exquisite craftsmanship, it was a statement of opulence and refinement.
The 1920s brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom I, an icon of its time. It was the first Rolls-Royce to feature a 6-cylinder engine and set the stage for the legendary Phantom line. This was the era when the Maharajas of India commissioned custom-bodied Rolls-Royces that were nothing short of automotive palaces.
Fast forward to the post-war years, and we have the Silver Cloud, a symbol of post-war British optimism. The Silver Cloud was elegance personified, with its flowing lines and handcrafted interiors. It was the choice of royalty, celebrities, and captains of industry.
But if we're talking about the epitome of Rolls-Royce luxury, it's the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, which graced us with its presence from 1968 to 1991. This was a car that made the statement that "if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it." Customization was the name of the game, and the Phantom VI was a canvas for the world's wealthiest to express their unique tastes.
Now, it's impossible to discuss Rolls-Royce without mentioning the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Produced from 1971 to 1995, it was a convertible and coupe version of the Silver Shadow. The Corniche was the quintessential grand tourer, a car for those who wished to traverse continents in absolute luxury.
But, alas, even the mightiest must face their decline, and Rolls-Royce was no exception. The company went through financial turmoil in the 1970s and 80s, leading to the takeover by Vickers plc. Then came the controversial BMW and Volkswagen ownership period, which divided enthusiasts.
Rolls-Royce regained its footing under BMW ownership, and the new millennium brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, a return to the company's roots of uncompromising luxury. The Phantom VII was a testament to British engineering and craftsmanship.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, brings us to today. Rolls-Royce continues to produce some of the most opulent, bespoke vehicles on the planet, a symbol of British imperiousness that has not waned with time. The spirit of Sir Henry Royce and Charles Rolls lives on in every car that bears the Spirit of Ecstasy, a testament to the enduring legacy of British automotive excellence.