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298 — 1935 ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25HP FOURSOME DROPHEAD COUPE Coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly Chassis no. GAF 81 Engine no. U2B
US • 15 Aug 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP Foursome Drophead Coupe, with coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly, boasts a well-documented history, including extensive factory records. It features a rare three-position coachwork and matching numbers, making it a potentially valuable addition to a collection or a candidate for full Concours restoration, despite its older cosmetic restoration.
Condition
7
The car is described as having an older cosmetic restoration with paint in good condition, although some wear is beginning to show. The interior is described as being in fine condition. This suggests that the car is between a Very Good (7) and Excellent (8) condition.
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10,461 miles (via 2023 MOT)
GAF 81
RHD
United States
Manual
BXF 199
1935
Auction
Description
3,699cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder
Engine Single Carburetor Est.
55-65bhp at 3,000rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Matching numbers example *Rare Thrupp & Maberly three-position coachwork *Older cosmetic restoration *Extensive factory records *Well-documented example THE ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25HP The 20/25 Rolls Royce, built from 1929 through 1936, became the company's most popular design prior to the Second World War, with some 3,827 examples delivered.
The 20/25 succeeded the smaller-displacement 20 hp model.
Initially built on a 128.7-inch chassis, the 20/25 was later offered on a "long" chassis of 131.9 inches, which was introduced in 1931.
Later 20/25s featured a four-speed fully synchronized gearbox and a centralized chassis lubrication system.
The 20/25 was powered by a 3.7-liter inline, overhead-valve six with a cast-iron block.
The engine had a separate aluminum crankcase containing a robust seven-main bearing crankshaft with vibr...
Price Analysis vs Other 20/25 Thrupp & Maberlys
£6,900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,728
Median Price (Since 2020)
£52,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th Aug 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
10,461 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Aug 2023, 10,461 miles
Passed
On 7th Feb 2022, 10,441 miles
Passed
On 13th Jan 2020, 10,415 miles
Passed
On 1st Aug 2018, 10,350 miles
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