Rolls-Royce 20 hp Owner/driver Saloon by Maddox 1929
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1929 Rolls Royce 20hp Owner/driver Saloon by Maddox
Chassis number: GXO4
Registration number: EW6234
A very late car delivered in the last part of 1929. This Rolls Royce 20hp is bodied by Maddox of Huntingdon & has the one shot lubrication system found on later 20/25 models & also assorted other items such as vertical Radiator Shutters & a bulkhead mounted fuel on/off lever.
The car was purchased by the current owner some years ago & was then put though a thorough & massive restoration of all mechanical parts by noted repairers A & S engineering of Alton. It is always a pleasure to handle a car done by A & S as when you visit them you immediately know you are in the presence of Rolls Royce repair greatness & cars done by them are always to the highest quality. Indeed bills on the car over the last few years total around £60,000 not including the initial £30k purchase price.
Works undertaken include a full mechanical overhaul along with a rewire in correct colour coded cotton covered wiring. An overdrive is also fitted allowing for 50MPH cruising speeds. Usefully the overdrive also deploys in third gear when called upon to do so allowing for easy ascents on hills where one might otherwise not change up due to the speed lost when changing from third to fourth gear.
The car is finished in dark maroon over black with the paint being in lovely freshly done condition. To the interior is new bedford cord to the rear seats whilst other original areas such as the door cards & twin occasional seat has been carefully conserved. 4 way hazard flashers have also been diecreetly fitted as a nod to modern safety standards. The car sits on four brand new tyres & a 5th new tyre is mounted to the running board spare.
As a result of the attentions of A & S engineering, the car runs and performs beautifully. The engine is silent & starts instantly. The steering is finger tip light & precise. The 4 wheel brakes are well adjusted, pin sharp & pull the vehicle up easily. The addition of the Tim Payne overdrive makes for very relaxed B road cruising at modern day speeds. A hobson telgage fuel display unit is fitted & very very unusually is in perfect working order.
A new exhaust has benn fabricated & fitted as has a new Radiator core allowing the car to run at 60 to 70 degrees on what has so far been the hottest day of the year. Being an owner driver car there is ample room available up front for those of larger stature with the front seats being fully adjustable fore & aft
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1929 Rolls-Royce 20 hp Owner/driver Saloon by Maddox 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 : Owner/driver Saloon by Maddox Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1929 Sub type : Sedan Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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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.