Rolls-Royce 20/25 By Hooper, 1935
Rolls-Royce 20/25 I
Rolls-Royce 20/25 I•
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Chassis No.: GSF61
Engine No.: S2E
Registration: MG 3900
By the late 1920s the trend for ever-heavier coachwork on the Rolls-Royce 20hp had inevitably had a detrimental effect on performance. Rolls-Royce’s solution was to increase the comparatively small six cylinder engine’s capacity from just over three litres to 3,699cc which, together with a stronger crankshaft allowing increased rpm, raised its output to 25hp.
Over the past eight decades the 20/25hp Rolls-Royce has earned an enviable reputation of being among the most dependable, satisfying and highest quality pre-war models of all. Produced from 1929 to 1935, it represented the marque’s determined effort to move away from massive formal cars, routinely chauffeur-driven, to the newly-fashionable owner-driver market for the wealthy private owner-driver.
Various detail improvements were made to the 20/25 during its seven year production life including rises in compression ratio in 1930 and 1932; the latter year also saw the introduction of synchromesh for the third and fourth gear ratios, thermostatically controlled radiator grille shutters, a one-shot centralised lubrication system and an electric fuel gauge.
The 20/25 offered here is presented in black with ivory over a beige leather interior. Having been used for many years the Rolls-Royce shows some signs of use although generally the body and paintwork are both in good order. The interior is also in good condition with a nice patina to the upholstery. Offered with a sizeable history file with sundry invoices and the UK V5C registration document. This is a wonderful example of a vintage Rolls-Royce – offered at great value.
