Rolls-Royce 20/25 Fixed Head Coupe by Barker. 1934
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1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Fixed Head Coupe by Barker.
Chassis Number: GAF18
First time on the market in decades. We discovered this beautiful Rolls Royce 20/25 in a deceased estate on the west side of Paris. The car had a complete restoration by renowned Parisian classic car specialists LeCoq about a decade ago & has seen little use since.
Bodywork is by Barker in a particularly elegant fixed head coupe design with false pram irons to the roof. The car featiures in the Dalton Tome "Those elgant Rolls Royce". It is a particularly well proportioned body with a swooping curve along the waist line.
Exterior paint is grey over black in its original colours. The fabric roof covering is in perfect order. To the inside is pale grey leather with matching carpets. Some nice touches are found inside such as the twin perfum bottles to the rear pillar alcoves.
Under the bonnet the car is immacualte. The engine starts instantly & runs silently exhibiting very strong oil pressure having been fully rebuilt by LeCoq. The radiator has been recored so the car runs cool when fully warmed & under load. All large tools are present under the bonnet in their requisite places.
The rear boot is capacious enought to take a couple of decent sized suit cases. There is also provision to mount an additional case on the boot lid on the luggage grid fitted there. All woodwork has been removed, refinished & re-installed. A new headlining was also fitted.
This Rolls Royce 20/25 drives beautifully. The steering is light & pin sharp as a result of the king pins having been done. The brakes are also sharp with the servo being well adjusted. The car seems to have a longer axle ration as it is very relaxed at higher modern day speeds.
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1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Fixed Head Coupe by Barker. is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 20/25 Model Version : Fixed Head Coupe by Barker. Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1934 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.