Rolls-Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental bodied Sports Saloon. 1933
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1933 Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental bodied Sports Saloon.
Chassis number: GLZ28
Registration number: XBV 294
Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1933 Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental bodied Sports Saloon for sale. A very Rare Continental Bodied Park Ward 20/25 designed by Evan Evernden who designed some of the more beautiful Rolls Royce Phantom II continentals.
Only three Rolls Royce models are believed produced to this design. The Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental was originally delivered from the Rolls Royce factory by steamship to Madras in India where it was delivered to a Doctor Rangerary, the director of the Shell Burma Oil Company. In 1938 the Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental returned to England where it lived for many years in Bristol.
In 1978 the former owner Bjarne Joergensen took the Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental to Denmark, having purchased it from Terry Talbot. The Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental has been in Denmark with two owners for thirty seven years. The Rolls Royce is featured in several books on the Marque. The Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental has been fastidiously maintained by the last two enthusiast owners who have put a little over 1,000 miles per year on it on average.
Extensive works have been completed including a full rewire, new ash framing to the coachwork where required, new red leather, carpets, headlining, etc. The all-important ash "A" posts have been replaced with new ones. All instruments work correctly and are in their appointed places in the refinished teak wood dash board, The Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental is currently owned by the Chairman of the Danish RREC section who also operates one of the most famous Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar and Landover workshops in Denmark. Needless to say the Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental has been well looked after.
The exterior paint is white over black with a polished aluminum continental style bonnet containing louvers from front to rear. Twin spares are fitted as are ace wheel discs all round. The Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental is in overall good condition and useable without being 100 point concourse. A restoration book containing over five hundred pictures comes with the Rolls Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental as do the original build sheets
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1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Park Ward Continental bodied Sports Saloon. is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 20/25 Model Version : Park Ward Continental bodied Sports Saloon. Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1933 Sub type : Sedan 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.