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1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sports Saloon by Charlesworth – Entered from the Alyth Collection

United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 19

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AI Listing Summary

This 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sports Saloon by Charlesworth, part of the Alyth Collection, presents a unique opportunity for restoration. Originally bodied by Watson, it was later enhanced by Charlesworth, offering 'oily rag' potential for an enthusiastic amateur.

Condition

5

The car is in a disused state and will need some light restoration, with moderate wear on the exterior and interior. However, it is not in bad shape and the upholstery suggests some previous restoration, but it does need moderate reconditioning.

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Rolls-Royce introduced the 20/25 in 1929 as a successor to the outgoing 20hp model.

Although the newcomer was primarily aimed at owner-drivers, many examples were nevertheless sold to customers with chauffeurs.

The four-speed manual gearbox featured the manufacturer's traditional right-hand change and was equipped with synchromesh on the top two ratios from 1932 onwards.

The substantial chassis sported rigid axles front and rear, suspended on semi-elliptic leaf springs.

The four-wheeled braking was mechanically servo-assisted.

Power came from an enlarged version of the straight-six OHV unit used in the 20hp.

Now displacing 3,699cc, it made for swifter acceleration and a higher top speed of up to 75mph.

The increase of 570cc provided useful extra power and allowed coachbuilders of the day to experiment and offer more intricate body styles without impeding performance.

As before, the choice of bodywork for each 20/25 was to the taste of each individual customer, and Freestone & W...