Auction description

Commissioned in September 1934 by G W Wood Esq, mine owner from Manchester.

Purchased by C H Diamond, Scientist at Oxford University in 1959.

Exported to New York USA in 1962

Later owned by Frank Lyons. Manufacturing consultant. Harrisburg PA.

Returned to England in 2011

The car presents itself extremely well, clearly having had extensive recommissioning works in recent years.

Documented restoration of chassis,

Mechanical overhaul / rebuild of engine, gearbox, transmission, Bijur oiling system.

Stainless steel exhaust

Electrical, wiring and lighting.

Chrome works.

All carried out to concourse standards.

Offered for sale requiring repair.

Unfortunately has sustained damage to the left rear corner of the body.

This car / damage is not recorded on any insurance database.

Extensive history file, documenting its original purchase and build sheets, time spent in America, restoration and ownership throughout its 90 years.

V5 logbook present

An extremely handsome pre war motor car. Paintwork overall is excellent requiring minimal attention.

Interior upholstery is presentable but has room for improvement.

Mechanically the car is in fabulous order and is a real credit to its former keepers.

Delivery can be arranged

Make: Rolls Royce

Model: 20/25

Year / Age: 1934

Additional information

Currency GBP

Buyers Premium 15%  

VAT on Buyers Premium 20%  

Removal days (excluding weekends, unless otherwise stated)

17 Aug 2023 - 24 Aug 2023 from 09:00 to 16:00

Collections by appointment only

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Auctioneer details
Company address
Ripley House
Ripley Dr
Normanton Ind. Est.
Wakefield
WF6 1QT
UK