£26,036
1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Park Ward Saloon
Historics • UK • 17 Jul 2021
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£26,036
1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Park Ward Saloon
UK • 17 Jul 2021 • Lot 171
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1929-1936 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp boasts a fascinating history with exceptionally long-term single ownership. A recent £30,000 mechanical restoration ensures it's mechanically sound, while cosmetic improvements can be made to the buyer's taste.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a complete mechanical restoration with significant investment, addressing engine, carburetor, exhaust, electrics, starter motor, clutch, and fuel tank. The chassis, body, and interior are reported to be in very good order, with any remaining areas for improvement being cosmetic only. The vendor reports the car runs and drives very well, with the addition of overdrive enhancing its cruising capabilities.
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2,303 miles
GFE17
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BLP 241
1934
Auction
£26,036
1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Park Ward Saloon
Historics • UK • 17 Jul 2021
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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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 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.
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.
The first owner of this wonderful Park Ward bodied 20/25 was a Mr. John Pinkerton who, remarkably, owned the car from 6 th December 1934 all the way through to 1 st February 2003, when he sold it onto a Mr. Cyril James - an incredible 68 years with one owner.
Since then the car has been owned by a furt...
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 11th Mar 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
97,388 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th Mar 2015, 97,388 miles
Passed
On 12th Mar 2014, 96,882 miles
Passed
On 23rd Apr 2013, 96,334 miles
Passed
On 19th Apr 2012, 95,742 miles
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