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£13,500

1924 Rolls-Royce 20hp Park Ward Cabriolet

United Kingdom • 15 Mar 2023

Vehicle Details

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This 1924 Rolls-Royce 20hp Park Ward Cabriolet, chassis no. GAK46, has a rich history, originally owned by William Chater Lea. The car has undergone a chassis restoration with part-completed coachwork, includes its original engine and a spare, plus a significant collection of spare parts and historical documents, making it a promising project for restoration enthusiasts.
Despite its incomplete state, the extensive restoration work, original components, and detailed history make it an appealing prospect for collectors willing to invest in completing the restoration.

Condition

6

The car has been significantly restored, with the chassis fully restored and the body part-completed to a very high standard. The engine and running gear are complete and ready for re-assembly. The car includes its original engine, plus a spare, and numerous spare parts and tools. The car also has a large history file with copies of the original build sheets, photos, and other rare memorabilia. However, the listing mentions that the coachwork is a mixture of original and new, and the gearbox is untested but original.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

GAK46

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

PM 5453

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Unveiled in 1922, the 20hp was a second string to the Rolls-Royce bow - a smaller, more economical sibling to the Silver Ghost which broadened the marque’s reach to span both the very rich and seriously wealthy.

Instantly distinguished by its horizontal radiator shutters, the newcomer was constructed around a ladder-frame chassis with a 129-inch wheelbase.

Power came from a 3,127cc straight-six, OHV monobloc engine mated to a three-speed manual gearbox.

Suspension was by semi-elliptic leaf springs all-round.

Braking was initially on the rear wheels alone, while steering was by worm and nut.

Progressively updated to feature a four-speed gearbox and servo-assisted all-wheel braking, the ‘baby’ Rolls remained in production until 1929, by when some 2,885 examples had left the company’s Derby factory.

Lighter and more responsive than the Silver Ghost, the 20hp was capable of exceeding 60mph.

The car offered for sale here is a Rolls-Royce 20hp Park Ward Cabriolet, registered ‘PM 5453’...