£15,000
1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Hooper Limousine
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Hooper Limousine has an older replacement head and block, good tires, and a detailed early service history. It was driven 50 miles to the sale and has been well-maintained since the 1970s, offering great value for money.
Condition
6
The car has had some replacements, and some wear is mentioned. However, it appears well-maintained and in good running order.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
GWN54
Chassis No:
Odometer:
156,000 miles
CAA397
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Hooper Limousine Older replacement head and block; good Dunlop tyres; driven 50 miles to the sale; lots of early history This impressive 25/30 was delivered from the factory as a chassis to be fitted with Hooper Limousine coachwork.
It was first registered CAA 397 in April 1937.
In 1957, it was taken in Part Exchange by Hoopers Coachbuilders who approached Rolls-Royce Ltd's Willesden office for a report on its previous service history.
This was provided in considerable detail, listing all service work and mileages from 1937 until November 1956 by which time it had covered 78,325 miles.
It joined the vendor's fleet back in the 1970s and has provided reliable service ever since.
A new head was fitted in 1989 when they became available and the engine was fitted with a new block in 2004, since when it has covered some 7,000 miles according the 27 old MOTs on file.
The current mileage is 156,000 miles as far as we can tell.
The car has proven a ready starter an...
Points of note
£10,125
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,801
Median Price (Since 2020)
£23,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 30 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
54,497 miles
Registration Date
1937-04-06
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 31 2012 with 54,497 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Passed
On Jul 08 2011 with 53,873 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2010 with 53,190 miles
Passed
On Mar 13 2009 with 52,601 miles
Passed
On Oct 17 2007 with 51,975 miles
Passed
On Mar 04 2006 with 50,282 miles
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