细节
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25 SEDANCA LIMOUSINE
COACHWORK BY BARKER
Registration No. WV 3934
Chassis No. GTZ 26
Engine No. J5F
Black and Old English white with black leather and Bedford cord interior.
Engine: Six cylinder, overhead valve, 3699cc; Gearbox: four speed manual with synchromesh between third and fourth; Brakes: four wheel drum with mechanical servo driven from the gearbox and wire "rope" operation; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive.
The recession which followed the First World War influenced Rolls-Royce, who subsequently introduced a smaller model (to complement the 40/50 Ghost) which was better suited to the prevailing economic climate. In 1922 the 20 HP model was launched, maintaining the standard of engineering which had made Rolls-Royce world famous but, because of its size, being cheaper and very much an owner-driver motor car. It was a commercial success, and the six cylinder monobloc overhead valve design with detachable cylinder head, in unit with the clutch and gearbox, was to become the basis of all future six cylinder cars until the late 1940's. The 20 HP evolved into the 20/25 in 1929, the engine capacity being increased to 3.6 litres with a resultant brisker performance and greater flexibility in top gear.
This attractively bodied sedanca limousine was sold in June 1933 to its first owner, Major A E Phillips DSO, via the Salisbury dealers, Edwards Brothers. The chassis was delivered to Barkers, the coachbuilders, in July 1933 and, despite the popularity of owner-driven motor cars, the bodywork for the 20/25 was fitted with elegant 4-5 seater limousine coachwork together with a division.
The coachwork today is in very good condition overall, being finished in black over Old English white with black wings and wire wheels. The front compartment is upholstered in black leather (and requires new carpets) and the rear compartment in Bedford cord. Indeed the interior has hardly been used and is in very pleasant order, complemented by the highly polished woodwork.
The motor car has been in its present ownership for 15 years during which time it has covered a mere 3,000 miles. Prior to the present owner purchasing the car, the Rolls-Royce was subjected to a body-off rebuild which included stipping down the chassis, shotblasting and hot zinc spraying before being expoxy painted. At the same time the engine was stripped down and rebuilt. The subsequent low mileage has ensured that the car is in equally good condition as when just restored.
It has an old style log book dating from 1954 and a photocopy of its original chassis cards. There is also a luggage trunk which is not presently fitted.
An attractive and well proportioned motor car.
COACHWORK BY BARKER
Registration No. WV 3934
Chassis No. GTZ 26
Engine No. J5F
Black and Old English white with black leather and Bedford cord interior.
Engine: Six cylinder, overhead valve, 3699cc; Gearbox: four speed manual with synchromesh between third and fourth; Brakes: four wheel drum with mechanical servo driven from the gearbox and wire "rope" operation; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive.
The recession which followed the First World War influenced Rolls-Royce, who subsequently introduced a smaller model (to complement the 40/50 Ghost) which was better suited to the prevailing economic climate. In 1922 the 20 HP model was launched, maintaining the standard of engineering which had made Rolls-Royce world famous but, because of its size, being cheaper and very much an owner-driver motor car. It was a commercial success, and the six cylinder monobloc overhead valve design with detachable cylinder head, in unit with the clutch and gearbox, was to become the basis of all future six cylinder cars until the late 1940's. The 20 HP evolved into the 20/25 in 1929, the engine capacity being increased to 3.6 litres with a resultant brisker performance and greater flexibility in top gear.
This attractively bodied sedanca limousine was sold in June 1933 to its first owner, Major A E Phillips DSO, via the Salisbury dealers, Edwards Brothers. The chassis was delivered to Barkers, the coachbuilders, in July 1933 and, despite the popularity of owner-driven motor cars, the bodywork for the 20/25 was fitted with elegant 4-5 seater limousine coachwork together with a division.
The coachwork today is in very good condition overall, being finished in black over Old English white with black wings and wire wheels. The front compartment is upholstered in black leather (and requires new carpets) and the rear compartment in Bedford cord. Indeed the interior has hardly been used and is in very pleasant order, complemented by the highly polished woodwork.
The motor car has been in its present ownership for 15 years during which time it has covered a mere 3,000 miles. Prior to the present owner purchasing the car, the Rolls-Royce was subjected to a body-off rebuild which included stipping down the chassis, shotblasting and hot zinc spraying before being expoxy painted. At the same time the engine was stripped down and rebuilt. The subsequent low mileage has ensured that the car is in equally good condition as when just restored.
It has an old style log book dating from 1954 and a photocopy of its original chassis cards. There is also a luggage trunk which is not presently fitted.
An attractive and well proportioned motor car.