This sublime example of the Twenty is a Barker Landaulette bodied example.

The Landaulette was a configuration where the passengers sit beneath a convertible hood and, most often, a partition separated the driver from said passengers.

Such is the case with this example.

Thanks to current owner, Nigel, we know a surprising amount about this Twenty’s history despite its 95 years.

The Twenty was ordered new by Sir H.S.

Theobold KC of London for a total cost, including the Barker body, of £1,953.10.6p.

Sadly Sir Theobold passed away before the car was delivered so Lady Theobold took delivery in February 1929.

A further six owners followed during the next 68 years seeing the car used as a hackney carriage during the war and being exhibited in a museum.

The last of these bought the car in 1974 in order to restore for his son’s wedding in 1977.

By the time current owner, Nigel, bought the car as a partially restored chassis and numerous boxes of parts in 1997, the previous owner’s so...