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1936 ROLLS-ROYCE 25/30HP SEDANCA DE VILLE
COACHWORK BY GURNEY NUTTING
Registration No. RD 9060
Chassis No. GRM56
Engine No. 56
Brown and cream with tan interior.
Engine: six cylinder, monobloc, 4,257cc (29.4hp RAC rating), overhead valves, coil ignition; Gearbox: four speed, synchromesh for 3rd and 4th gears; Brakes: internal expanding, servo operated, four wheeled brakes; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Right hand drive.
Introduced at the 1936 Motor Show, the Rolls-Royce 25/30hp model was a development of the earlier 20hp and 20/25hp and came about due to the need for increased power for "the small Rolls-Royce".
The engine capacity was increased by just over half a litre to 4,257cc, carburation was simplified and the fuel was supplied by twin SU pumps rather than the Autovac system of the 20/25hp. Steering was improved by adapting a cam and roller system in place of the worm and nut set-up used on the 20/25hp, and the new model was also fitted with adjustable ride control shock absorbers operated from the dashboard. The 25/30 was noticeably faster than the previous model and had a top speed of about 80mph, being capable of cruising happily at 60mph or more.
GRM 56 was originally supplied to Milton Bode Esq of Cliff House, Mapledurham, Oxon on 2nd January 1937, fitted with saloon coachwork by Vincents of Reading, which at some time has been replaced (as is the case with so many coachbuilt Rolls-Royces and Bentleys) with this very attractive Sedanca De Ville coachwork by the highly respected firm, Gurney Nutting. Gurney Nutting produced some of the finest coachwork seen on the pre-war Rolls-Royce chassis, and their impressive client list included three sons of King George V; The Prince of Wales - later King Edward VIII, The Duke of York - later King George VI, and The Duke of Kent. By contrast, they also produced the bodies for Sir Malcolm Campbell's world land speed record breaking Bluebirds.
This particularly elegant Sedanca de Ville has been the subject of a comprehensive restoration and has supporting receipts totalling over £20,000 included in the large file of history. The paintwork is finished in brown over cream and the chauffeur's compartment is trimmed with tan leather. The rear compartment has been re-trimmed with West of England cloth and the compartments are separated by a wind-up division. The mechanical condition is described as being good in all respects and the car is offered with old and new style registration books, a large file of history (including copies of the chassis card records) and a new MoT certificate.
COACHWORK BY GURNEY NUTTING
Registration No. RD 9060
Chassis No. GRM56
Engine No. 56
Brown and cream with tan interior.
Engine: six cylinder, monobloc, 4,257cc (29.4hp RAC rating), overhead valves, coil ignition; Gearbox: four speed, synchromesh for 3rd and 4th gears; Brakes: internal expanding, servo operated, four wheeled brakes; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Right hand drive.
Introduced at the 1936 Motor Show, the Rolls-Royce 25/30hp model was a development of the earlier 20hp and 20/25hp and came about due to the need for increased power for "the small Rolls-Royce".
The engine capacity was increased by just over half a litre to 4,257cc, carburation was simplified and the fuel was supplied by twin SU pumps rather than the Autovac system of the 20/25hp. Steering was improved by adapting a cam and roller system in place of the worm and nut set-up used on the 20/25hp, and the new model was also fitted with adjustable ride control shock absorbers operated from the dashboard. The 25/30 was noticeably faster than the previous model and had a top speed of about 80mph, being capable of cruising happily at 60mph or more.
GRM 56 was originally supplied to Milton Bode Esq of Cliff House, Mapledurham, Oxon on 2nd January 1937, fitted with saloon coachwork by Vincents of Reading, which at some time has been replaced (as is the case with so many coachbuilt Rolls-Royces and Bentleys) with this very attractive Sedanca De Ville coachwork by the highly respected firm, Gurney Nutting. Gurney Nutting produced some of the finest coachwork seen on the pre-war Rolls-Royce chassis, and their impressive client list included three sons of King George V; The Prince of Wales - later King Edward VIII, The Duke of York - later King George VI, and The Duke of Kent. By contrast, they also produced the bodies for Sir Malcolm Campbell's world land speed record breaking Bluebirds.
This particularly elegant Sedanca de Ville has been the subject of a comprehensive restoration and has supporting receipts totalling over £20,000 included in the large file of history. The paintwork is finished in brown over cream and the chauffeur's compartment is trimmed with tan leather. The rear compartment has been re-trimmed with West of England cloth and the compartments are separated by a wind-up division. The mechanical condition is described as being good in all respects and the car is offered with old and new style registration books, a large file of history (including copies of the chassis card records) and a new MoT certificate.