£51,520
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Touring Saloon by Park Ward
Historics • UK • 8 Jul 2017
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Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£51,520
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Touring Saloon by Park Ward
UK • 8 Jul 2017 • Lot 145
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1929-1936 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp, with a Park Ward body similar to 'The Goshawk', was restored by Professor Ian Craft after being found in poor condition in 1998. The car has had a full engine rebuild recently, with invoices totaling over £45,000. The vehicle has two-tone blue coachwork, a red leather interior and is reported to drive extremely well.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in good order with delightful chromework and a red leather interior. The engine has had a full rebuild with invoices for over £45,000 available. The vendor advises it drives extremely well and is supplied with a significant history folder. It is described as one of the best examples seen for some time. This suggests a rating of 7.
/ 10
47,913 miles
GRW43
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
CZ 2002
1933
Auction
£51,520
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Touring Saloon by Park Ward
Historics • UK • 8 Jul 2017
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
A logical progression from Rolls-Royce's first `owner driver' model, the 20hp, the 20/25hp was introduced in 1929 and remained in production until 1936.
Near identical to its forebear, at least to begin with, the newcomer enjoyed a greater turn of speed thanks to an enlarged 3669cc, overhead valve, straight-six engine.
Fed by a single Rolls-Royce carburettor and carrying both magneto and coil ignition, the super-smooth power plant was mounted in unit with a four-speed manual gearbox (the latter operated via a traditional right-hand change).
Capable of supporting a wide variety of coachwork, the 20/25hp's substantial ladder frame chassis was equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, four-wheel drum brakes and a mechanical servo.
This strikingly handsome Park Ward saloon was originally supplied by Agnew Graham in Belfast; the invoice price being an eye-watering £1,537-17s-3d.
The body is by Park Ward and is similar to the Rolls-Royce test car 20-G-IV ‘The Goshawk...
Price Analysis vs Other 20/25 Park Wards
£16,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,236
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 22nd Jul 2014
Latest MOT mileage:
47,591 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Jul 2013, 47,591 miles
Passed
On 19th Sept 2012, 47,461 miles
Passed
On 28th Jul 2011, 47,087 miles
Passed
On 7th Jul 2010, 46,689 miles
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