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Rolls-Royce 20 hp 1929

General description : 1929 Rolls Royce 20hp Watsons of Liverpool Tourer

Chassis number: GFN3
Registration number: UL1286

A lovely little open tourer with body by Watsons of Liverpool. The car was until 20 or so years ago displayed in a California Museum at which time it was purchased & repatriated to the UK by the current owner. Watsons bodied several Rolls Royce cars in period & later manufactured Mosquito Aircraft during the war years.

The car is finished in a Deep Plum coloured scheme with some crazing & flaking evident to the paint which is of a considerable age. A single side mount sits on the passenger running board. To the interior is really lovely olf leather also in a deep plum colour. The leather is in fine patinated order with a deep luster that has developed over the years.

The dash instruments are period & correct with a continental style speedometer fitted showing KMPH as well as MPH. A late car; the radiator is fitted with vertical shutters.

Mechanically the car is in good order with a quiet engine. We are putting it through the workshop for a service & doing points, plugs tappets etc along with a full chassis lubrication service. A pale cream hood is fitted with a very wide frontal aspect giving good weather protection. To the rear is a matching motoring trunk. The car carries its original UK registration number.

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1929 Rolls-Royce 20 hp is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £62000.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 20 hp Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1929 Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Normal

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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.