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1926 ROLLS-ROYCE 20HP SEDANCA DE VILLE
COACHWORK BY BARKER & CO, LONDON
Registration No. YR 9819
Chassis No. GYK 49
Engine No. G 1861
Engine: six-cylinder in-line, cast iron block and detachable cast iron cylinder head, two overhead valves per cylinder by pushrods and rockers from single crankcase mounted camshaft, 3127cc, bore and stroke 76.2mm x 114.3mm, compression ratio 4.6:1, 53bhp at 3000rpm, single two jet Rolls-Royce carburettor with starting carburettor, coil and magneto ignition, 12 volt electrics. Transmission: single dry plate clutch with four-speed manual gearbox, open propeller shaft to spiral bevel live rear axle. Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs at front and rear with hydraulic dampers. Brakes: four wheel servo assisted internal expanding drums. Right hand drive.
The Rolls-Royce 20HP was conceived prior to World War I, but was not released until 1922 and set the hallmark for many future models. It was specifically designed as an owner/driver car and was the first monobloc six cylinder engine with detachable cylinder heads and overhead valves. The popularity of the car was due to its amazing flexibility and simplicity. The performance was above average for the period and capable of 70 mph but depended on type and weight of coachbuilt body. The 20 HP remained in production until 1929, by which time nearly 3000 had been produced and to this day has remained a firm favourite with Rolls-Royce enthusiasts because it is so practicable and usuable in todays traffic conditions.
Chassis number GYK 49 has an illustrious history being originally owned by H.R.H The Prince of Wales. The chassis was completed in September 1926 and sent to the coachbuilders Barker & Co who fitted an elegant Sedanca-de-Ville body, being delivered to St James's Palace on the 30/12/1926. The second owner was Lady Cunard who acquired it in March 1931 and was then sold to a MR B.B.Benjamin of Clifton Hill London in 1937 who retained it until after the war. The present owner has undertaken a major restoration which to date has taken 10 years. The original Barker body had been changed at some stage to a Windover Limousine and was itself in very poor condition. Quite by chance Jarvis & Co of Bridgenorth the well known vintage Rolls-Royce restorers had an identical sister Barker body to the original which had actually been exhibited at the 1926 London Motor Show. This has been totally refurbished and fitted to the chassis and coachpainted in the original Royal Blue. The interior has been completly re-upholstered in leather and Bedford Cord and the engine and mechanicals rebuilt by Rolben cars of Goring on Thames. The car has been completely reassembled except that the propshaft and instruments are missing and the lamps and electrics need rewiring. The work required to complete the car is fairly minimal and once finished will be a supurb example of a Barker Sedanca de-Ville 20 HP. This has to be a unique opportunity to find such a historically important Rolls-Royce, available at a very economic price.
COACHWORK BY BARKER & CO, LONDON
Registration No. YR 9819
Chassis No. GYK 49
Engine No. G 1861
Engine: six-cylinder in-line, cast iron block and detachable cast iron cylinder head, two overhead valves per cylinder by pushrods and rockers from single crankcase mounted camshaft, 3127cc, bore and stroke 76.2mm x 114.3mm, compression ratio 4.6:1, 53bhp at 3000rpm, single two jet Rolls-Royce carburettor with starting carburettor, coil and magneto ignition, 12 volt electrics. Transmission: single dry plate clutch with four-speed manual gearbox, open propeller shaft to spiral bevel live rear axle. Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs at front and rear with hydraulic dampers. Brakes: four wheel servo assisted internal expanding drums. Right hand drive.
The Rolls-Royce 20HP was conceived prior to World War I, but was not released until 1922 and set the hallmark for many future models. It was specifically designed as an owner/driver car and was the first monobloc six cylinder engine with detachable cylinder heads and overhead valves. The popularity of the car was due to its amazing flexibility and simplicity. The performance was above average for the period and capable of 70 mph but depended on type and weight of coachbuilt body. The 20 HP remained in production until 1929, by which time nearly 3000 had been produced and to this day has remained a firm favourite with Rolls-Royce enthusiasts because it is so practicable and usuable in todays traffic conditions.
Chassis number GYK 49 has an illustrious history being originally owned by H.R.H The Prince of Wales. The chassis was completed in September 1926 and sent to the coachbuilders Barker & Co who fitted an elegant Sedanca-de-Ville body, being delivered to St James's Palace on the 30/12/1926. The second owner was Lady Cunard who acquired it in March 1931 and was then sold to a MR B.B.Benjamin of Clifton Hill London in 1937 who retained it until after the war. The present owner has undertaken a major restoration which to date has taken 10 years. The original Barker body had been changed at some stage to a Windover Limousine and was itself in very poor condition. Quite by chance Jarvis & Co of Bridgenorth the well known vintage Rolls-Royce restorers had an identical sister Barker body to the original which had actually been exhibited at the 1926 London Motor Show. This has been totally refurbished and fitted to the chassis and coachpainted in the original Royal Blue. The interior has been completly re-upholstered in leather and Bedford Cord and the engine and mechanicals rebuilt by Rolben cars of Goring on Thames. The car has been completely reassembled except that the propshaft and instruments are missing and the lamps and electrics need rewiring. The work required to complete the car is fairly minimal and once finished will be a supurb example of a Barker Sedanca de-Ville 20 HP. This has to be a unique opportunity to find such a historically important Rolls-Royce, available at a very economic price.