£22,400
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Limousine by Thrupp & Maberly
Historics • UK • 26 May 2012
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£22,400
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Limousine by Thrupp & Maberly
UK • 26 May 2012 • Lot 256
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Limousine, with a Thrupp & Maberly body, is a matching numbers car that has been restored in Royal Blue and Cream. Recent work includes a new clutch, exhaust, starter motor, and refurbished brakes. The car is described as an excellent runner.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car has been restored and has had several new parts fitted, including a new clutch, exhaust system, starter motor, and battery. The brakes have been refurbished, and the electrical wiring has been checked and replaced where necessary. The car is described as an excellent running car with very good oil pressure, which suggests it is in good mechanical condition. Cosmetically, it is presented in Royal Blue and Cream livery with a blue interior, indicating that it has been well-maintained since its restoration. However, it's noted that the car is from an earlier restoration, suggesting it may not be in pristine condition. Given this, the car appears to be in better than "Good" condition, but less than "Excellent" due to being from an earlier restoration.
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6,879 miles
GSY98
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
ALF130
1933
Auction
£22,400
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Limousine by Thrupp & Maberly
Historics • UK • 26 May 2012
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
The Rolls-Royce 20/25 was built between 1929 and 1936 and succeeded the 20hp as Rolls-Royce's 'small car'.
It was intended to appeal to owner drivers but many were sold to customers with chauffeurs.
The in-line six cylinder overhead valve engine was similar to that used in the 20hp but was enlarged to 3699cc by increasing the bore from 76mm to 82mm with the stroke remaining at 114mm.
A single Rolls-Royce carburettor was used and both coil and magneto ignitions were fitted.
The four speed gearbox was mounted 'in unit' with the engine and a traditional righthand change used.
Synchromesh was fitted to third and top gears from 1932.
The famous Rolls-Royce radiator with triangular top was used with vertical louvres, the angle of which could be adjusted to control engine cooling.
To begin with, the radiator shutters were operated manually via a lever on the dash with later cars fitted with automatic control via a thermostat.
The larger engine allowed the top speed to increase too, bu...
Price Analysis vs Other 20/25 Thrupp & Maberlys
£6,900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,728
Median Price (Since 2020)
£52,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 4th Jul 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
7,182 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Jul 2014, 7,182 miles
Passed
On 5th Jul 2013, 7,109 miles
Passed
On 31st May 2012, 6,988 miles
Passed
On 9th Jun 2011, 6,707 miles
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