Coachwork by Barker.

Registration No: R 1130Chassis No: 2297MOT: Exempt

Originally supplied via the Berliet Motor Co of Sackville Street, Mayfair to the Hon Lady Miller
Chassis specified new to Colonial specification, and one of c.18 survivors with formal Landaulette coachwork by Barker
A wonderfully original example, subject to its most recent restoration during the 1980s yet oozing period charm
Maintained regardless of expense, with recent works including the fitment of a new radiator and trembler coil maintenance
Fitted with electric starting and well-disguised indicators for modern usage

The 40/50hp was the model upon which Rolls-Royce’s reputation as manufacturers of ‘The Best Car in the World’ was founded, and it made its debut at the November 1906 London Motor Show.

A conventional but beautifully executed design, the newcomer was based around a massive ladder-frame chassis equipped with leaf-spring suspension all-round, powerful rear wheel brakes and spiral-bevel final drive...