‘This model was introduced to meet requests for a smaller, less expensive car in keeping with the trend after the First World War towards smaller cars for a wider market.

Construction was simplified - but standards of workmanship were not compromised.’ - Edward Eves, Rolls-Royce, 75 Years of Motoring Excellence.

Changing times eventually forced the abandonment of Rolls-Royce’s ‘one model’ policy, an all-new 20hp car joining the existing 40/50hp Silver Ghost in 1922.

The ‘Twenty’ reflected Royce’s interest in contemporary trends within the American automobile industry, incorporating unit construction of engine and gearbox, the latter featuring the modern innovation of a central ball change, and ‘Hotchkiss drive’ rear axle.

The engine, Rolls-Royce’s first with overhead valves, was a six-cylinder unit displacing 3,127cc.

Sold new to The Car Mart Ltd, this standard-wheelbase example of Rolls-Royce’s successful smaller companion to the Silver Ghost has the four-wheel, servo-assisted br...