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Until 1922 Rolls-Royce made only one model, the legendary Silver Ghost. The company decided that a smaller car would be produced alongside the Silver Ghost, more suitable for city driving and easier for women to drive. Introduced in 1922, this was called the 20HP or Twenty. These are delightfully easy cars to drive: smooth, quiet, and built to the same high-quality standards as the Silver Ghost. It has a 6-cylinder overhead valve engine of 191 cubic inches with a 3-speed transmission which was changed to 4-spee din 1925. Its wheelbase is 129 inches with 2-wheel brakes which were changed to servo assisted 4-wheel brakes in 1925. In 1929 the displacement was increased to 226 cubic inches and named the 20/25. The displacement was increased again in 1936 to 260 cubic inches, with the wheelbase increased to 132 inches and named the 25/30.
This Twenty was originally sold to Sir Samual Horden of New South Wales, Australia. Later, the original limousine coachwork was damaged and replaced with the current 4 passenger open tourer. In 1985, a Michigan family, vacationing in Australia, purchased it, toured with it, and had it shipped to the United States. The current owners acquired it after it had languished for more than 15 years, covered with dirt and debris with a seized engine. After undertaking extensive restoration work, they have brought it back to the beautiful condition it is in today.
This Twenty was originally sold to Sir Samual Horden of New South Wales, Australia. Later, the original limousine coachwork was damaged and replaced with the current 4 passenger open tourer. In 1985, a Michigan family, vacationing in Australia, purchased it, toured with it, and had it shipped to the United States. The current owners acquired it after it had languished for more than 15 years, covered with dirt and debris with a seized engine. After undertaking extensive restoration work, they have brought it back to the beautiful condition it is in today.
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1924 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce 20 HP
(Data based on Model Year 1924 sales)
1924 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Doctor's Coupe by Arthur Mulliner Chassis#: GA41 Sold for USD$61,600 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1924 Rolls-Royce 20HP 'Barker' Cabriolet Sold for USD$97,857 2017 Shannons - Sydney Winter Classic | |
1924 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer Chassis#: GF23 Sold for USD$46,702 2016 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford | |
1924 ROLLS-ROYCE 20HP TOURER Chassis#: GDK37 Sold for USD$57,721 2014 COLLECTOR'S MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | |
1924 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer Chassis#: GF12 Sold for USD$51,255 2012 The Imperial War Museum | |
1924 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Open Tourer Chassis#: GMK 2 Sold for USD$99,584 2011 RM Auctions - Salon Privé | |
1924 Rolls Royce 20hp Two-Seater Coupé with Dickey Chassis#: GRK77 Sold for USD$45,463 2009 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia |
Rolls-Royce 20 HPs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1924 Rolls-Royce 20 HP's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1924 Rolls-Royce 20HP Double Cabriolet | GUK 45 | 2016 Barons : RollsRoyce Enthusiasts Club |
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