Rolls-Royce 20 hp Limousine De Ville 1929
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1929 Rolls-Royce 20HP Limousine De Ville by Belvalette of Boulogne 1929 Rolls-Royce 20HP Limousine De Ville by French coachbuilder, Belvalette of Boulogne Presented in Grey over Embassy black with light beige soft leather piped in plum with matching plum carpets. Occasional seats, brandy cabinet, burr walnut timber work, sliding division. twin side-mounted spares. Tools and original books. This delightful late 20hp was ordered by Mr James Hazen Hyde, a legendary American billionaire, son of Henry Baldwin Hyde, the founder of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, for his wife Marthe*, Countess de Gontaut-Biron, for their Paris home at Rue Adolphe Yvon. He commissioned Parisian coachbuilder Belvalette to body this Rolls-Royce who delivered it in July 1929. He fled France in 1941, and this Rolls-Royce was hidden from the German invaders at a rural location with a Phantom II, Voisin and Bugatti. At some point in the 1950's the car was acquired by Colonel Dangerfield OBE, who used it for three years as his personal transport whilst stationed in Vienna before being acquired by LT Colonel Forbes Stuart who used it for a further two years in Vienna. It was acquired by another British officer who returned with the car to Lancashire in 1958 and sold it to a friend, and moved to Cheshire in 1981 with the intention of restoring the Rolls-Royce, which had been unused since 1971. A large number of spares and boxes of original parts come with the car. There is a very extensive history portfolio including the original order when new, books, driver manuals and books, correspondence from owners and photographs. Chassis no. GVO21Coachwork by Belvalette of BoulogneOffered with Books and ToolsExtensive history portfolioOffered with books, manuals, owners correspondence and photographsPrice: $36,500
1929 Rolls-Royce 20 hp Limousine De Ville is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in New York by Gullwing Motor Cars for $36500.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 20 hp Model Version : Limousine De Ville Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1929 Location : Astoria Vehicle Registration : Undefined
36500 $
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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.