Rolls-Royce 20 hp 3 position drophead by Southern 1927
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1927 Rolls Royce 20hp 3 position drophead by Southern
Chassis number: GRJ19
Registration number: YT5995
Ordered new in 1927 by one Major Wybrants of 3 Stanhope St, London W1; the car went to H.J. Mulliner & was bodied as a Weyman pattern limousine. Dated in appearance when new, the car was quickly rebodied in 1933 by The Southern Motor Co of Clapham SW4 who rebodied many 20hp chassis in period making them look like more contemporary 1930's designs. GRJ19 has particularly pleasing & stylish coachwork as a practical 3 position drophead with sweeping lines to it.
Under the current ownership for around 3 decades, this car had a massive restoration performed upon it in the 1990's when first purchased & has seen sparing but regular use since then. The car is fitted with its original engine which has been fully rebuilt & starts instantly & runs in silence. A Tim Payne overdrive has been fitted configured to only work in top gear making the car fast & long legged for a 20hp. During the current tenure the car has won assorted prizes at car shows & has been as far afield as Ireland on a Rolls Royce tour.
Paintwork is a jaunty pillar box red over black & is in very good condition having been polished regularly. The hood is of black double duck & has a beige West of England cloth lining. Versatile in nature the car may be driven closed, half open or fully open for alfresco motoring. The interior is beautiful red leather with matching carpets. The interior is spacious affording comfortable seating for four adults.
The wooden dash board appears to be the original Mulliner unit & is equipped with a full quotient of instruments including a continental speedometer in miles & KPH. This is a car that has been maintained without regard to expense as evidenced by the thick history file with masses of bills that comes with the car.
GRJ19 Arrives with us in the first week of January at which time we will service it & do a full photographic shoot. Upon the day of our visit the car was started instantly by the cureent octogenarian owner & the short test drive evidenced a car in tip top mechanical condition driving as one might expect for a car that has been fully restored. It is light on the steering & delicate on the gear changes in a way that only 20hp Rolls Royce cars are. Simply a delight to drive. It is also as fast, if not faster then similar 20/25 cars given the light coachwork & overdrive.
1927 Rolls-Royce 20 hp 3 position drophead by Southern is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Essex by Prestige House for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 20 hp Model Version : 3 position drophead by Southern Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1927 Sub type : Sedan Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
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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.