1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 H.P.
Transformable Coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin-
Baujahr1929
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AutomobiltypCabriolet / Roadster
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LenkungLenkung rechts
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ZustandGebraucht
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Markenfarbe außenSchwarz
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InnenfarbeSonstige
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Standort
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AußenfarbeSonstige
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GetriebeManuell
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Antrieb2wd
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KraftstoffPetrol
Beschreibung
Coys Auction - True Greats
Royal Horticultural Halls
Elverton St
Westminster
London SW1
Thursday 4th December 2008
The 20HP Rolls-Royce had proved its worth by 1929, showing that a substantial market existed for a car with Rolls quality but more suitable for occasional use by an owner-driver. It had however achieved also an undeserved reputation for somewhat leisurely performance, mainly because owners insisted on over-bodying the chassis with heavy formal coachwork. The CompanyÕs response was to bring in a new model with an engine capacity increased by 20% to 3.7 litres and with refinements to brakes and suspension, and the new model, the 20/25 proved itself in the grand Marque tradition of quality, refinement and engineering excellence. GGP73 is from a very early chassis series from late 1929, still retaining the charming short radiator which gives a Vintage touch to the appearance.
The car was ordered in November 1929 thr