Rolls-Royce 20 hp Doctors Coupe 1923
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1923 Rolls Royce 20hp Doctors Coupé
Chassis number: GA 74
About to arrive; This car is currently having a full service & correct set up by Marque Specialists The Priory Vintage Car Company. A full photo shoot will be done as soon as Priory have finished working their magic.
This car is possibly in the best order of any 20hp we have handled. When seeing it for the first time one imagines how it must have been to arrive at James Young & drive it out of the gates on its first journey when brand new. The condition is simply stunning. The car comes to us with a massive sheaf of bills attesting to restoration by all the right people. Wildae Restorations feature prominently in the invoice file as does Steve Penny for the beautiful Japanned Leather roof; the list goes on & on. We have not added all the bills but over £60k has been spent. A Japanned Leather hood cover snaps easily into place completing the ensemble with aplomb when the hood is down.
The coachwork is that of a particularly pretty Doctors Coupe by James Young, with the dickey seat to the rear. The paint is flawless Kingfisher Blue done to a very high standard over black wings & black door tops. To the interior is crocodile patterned blue leather throughout with matching blue carpets, the leather extending to the dickey seat.
The attention to detail on this car has to be seen to be appreciated. The dashboard is beautifully finished straight grain walnut as are the typical of James Young raised relief door caps & similar cubby hole/glove box to the passenger side. All instrumentation has been removed & refinished to as new standards. The 7-day clock keeps perfect time & is wound by rotating the outside bezel.
Under the bonnet the car is simply immaculate & to show winning standards. The engine starts readily & settles down to an incredibly low idle where one may watch the individual markings on the fan belt as it slowly revolves. The engine was meticulously balanced during the rebuild resulting in one of the sweetes & smoothest I have encountered. The car has seen only sparing use since completion & really comes across as being a new car. A correct Lucas no 40 oil can sits in its appointed place on the engine undertray. A large nickel Klaxon is mounted to the bulkhead.
If you are looking for perfection in an early 3 speed 20hp then you would do well to consider this car. It sits on narrow beaded edge tyres with the wire wheels being covered with very period looking discs. The spare is rear mounted in correct Rolls Royce fashion.
A high-resolution pictures gallery may be viewed on our website at http://www.vandp.net
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1923 Rolls-Royce 20 hp Doctors Coupe is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £85000.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 20 hp Model Version : Doctors Coupe Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1923 Sub type : Coupé 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.