Rolls-Royce 20 hp 1926
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1926 Rolls Royce 20HP Doctors CoupeChassis number: GOK51
Registration number: BW9931 (does not go with car.)
Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1926 Rolls Royce 20HP Doctors Coupe for sale. A charming Rolls Royce 20HP Doctors Coupe in excellent running order. The Rolls Royce body is an Abbot of Farnham design fitted decades ago with the car carrying Abbot coach plates to the door sills. The whole Rolls Royce 20HP Doctors Coupe is sound, correct-looking and nicely finished cosmetically. It is painted in two shades of blue, complimented by an excellent blue leather interior and matching blue mohair hood. Correct items include, nickel radiator lamps and other bright-work, 21” wheels with Dunlop Fort tyres which add to the authentic appearance and feel.
The Rolls Royce 20HP Doctors Coupe body is equipped with a capacious dickey seat to the rear and also a bench type seat behind the driver’s seat allowing provision for six occupants. There is also a large wooden storage cabinet to the back of the driver’s seat. A single side mount spare wheel sits on the off side running board. The interior leather is Connolly hide of the highest quality complimented by blue Wilton carpets.
During the period of the 1980's the Rolls Royce had a full engine rebuild and underwent a general restoration. The Rolls Royce 20HP Doctors Coupe appears not to have covered many miles since then for a long period. It was stored in a large private collection and saw sporadic use. The Rolls Royce 20HP Doctors Coupe starts readily and drives beautifully. The Rolls Royce engine is quiet with a supple ride making the whole experience pleasant. The Rolls Royce 20HP Doctors Coupe retains its original under-trays and with a large Klaxon horn mounted under the bonnet. It exhibits good oil pressure around 20lbs when hot with the temperature never exceeding seventy degrees.
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1926 Rolls-Royce 20 hp is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £65000.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 20 hp Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1926 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.