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1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Barker Limousine
UK • 7 Dec 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Barker Limousine, Chassis GDP7, boasts a rich history, originally commissioned for Sir Percy and Lady Bates. Restored in 1991, it features a rebuilt engine and meticulously restored Barker Coachwork, though with a few age-related blemishes. Recent maintenance includes a new clutch in 2018.
Condition
7
The car has been beautifully restored, with a recent clutch and high-quality paint finish, but it has some age-related blemishes. The interior was reputed to have been retrimmed, and the car has been well-maintained, with a service bill from RR&B in 2018 totalling nearly £900, which included a detailed condition report.
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19,071 miles (via 2011 MOT)
GF2514
United Kingdom
GDP 7
1929
Auction
Description
1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Barker Limousine Now No Reserve Beautifully restored; recent clutch; a very nicely presented example: the ultimate in mechanical sophistication
Chassis GDP7 was commissioned through Barkers coachbuilders for Sir Percy and Lady Bates of Upper Grosvenor St, Mayfair.
Ordered with Barkerlite Pullman Limousine Coachwork, it was delivered on 20th December 1929.
A wealthy Merchant Banker and Chairman of the Cunard Line, Sir Percy was to keep it until he passed away in 1946, the car then moving to Syracuse, New York State where it was to remain for the next 20 years or so.
The Real Car Company repatriated it in 1991, and photos on file suggest its new owner undertook a ground-up restoration, which included a full engine rebuild and the fitment of a high ratio crownwheel and pinion.
Its then owner was the chief mechanic of the Priory Vintage Car Company and the mechanical silence of the car is testament to his workmanship.
In his hands, the engine recieved new pisto...
Price Analysis vs Other 20/25 Barkers
£9,520
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,997
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,168
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Oct 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
19,071 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Oct 2011, 19,071 miles
Passed
On 21st Jul 2010, 18,076 miles
Passed
On 23rd Jul 2009, 1,664 miles
Passed
On 4th Sept 2008, 1,664 miles
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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