1935 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Landaulette by Barker | Historics Auctioneers | 28th November

• A rear Landaulette by Barker
• An older restoration

Rolls-Royce’s 20/25 was one of its most important pre-war models and became its best-selling inter-war car. Remarkably, of the near 4,000 produced, more than 70% survive; a testament to the marque’s high-quality craftsmanship and engineering. Introduced in 1929 as a development of the earlier 20hp, the 20/25 featured a larger 3,669cc overhead-valve straight-six engine, providing improved performance while maintaining the marque’s hallmark smoothness and reliability. Its robust chassis allowed for a wide variety of coachbuilt bodies, many of which are now prized for their individuality and craftsmanship. Even today, the 20/25 remains one of Rolls-Royce’s standout models: a perfect balance of refinement, performance and versatility.

This handsome Rolls-Royce 20/25 was delivered to the coachbuilders Barker & Co. on 2nd of May 1935 for Mr H W Robertson from Godalming, Surrey. Barker & Co. then built this stylist Landaulette body with the rear roof section that folds down. An older restoration finished in black over cream with the interior having cloth to the rear and black leather to the front compartment. This Rolls-Royce 20/25 is supplied with a V5 registration document and copies of the original cards supplied by RREC. The car represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a distinguished example of one of Rolls-Royce’s most important pre-war designs. Elegant, characterful and eminently usable, it offers an appealing introduction to the world of coachbuilt motoring. Consigned by John Tomlin