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From 1922 to 1929, the Rolls-Royce Company produced the Twenty. It was a 'small car' to appeal to owners-drivers, although many were sold to customers with chauffeurs. Power was from an inline six-cylinder engine that displaced 3127cc and mated to a four-speed transmission. This baby Rolls-Royces were capable of reaching speeds of 60 mph. In total, there were 2,940 examples built.
Most of the 20 HP Rolls-Royce chassis wore coachwork from coachbuilders within the United Kingdom. This particular example is one of the few that was bodied outside of the U.K.
This Drop Head Coupe has been in the owner's family for 46 years. The coachbuilder is Seegers et Sohn of Leipzig, German, where the car remained when new. Upon completion, the car was delivered to its original owner, Otto Schindler, also of Leipzig, on October 9th of 1928.
When the Second World War came to an end, this car resided in Hamburg among other cars requisitioned by the military. After spending time with several British military officers, it was brought stateside in 1954 by a dealer in Wisconsin and eventually into the care of Frederick Hart of Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
It was acquired by its current owners, Charles Nagler and his son Todd, in 1963. In the mid-1960s it was given a restoration using correct parts acquired from a variety of sources, including British coachbuilder Rippon and U.S. importer J.S. Inskip. After the work was completed, the car was shown at Expo '67 in Montreal and in both CCCA and RROC competition, achieving Senior status with both organizations, as well as at the Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance.
In 1977 the car received a stainless-steel exhaust, new upholstery in 1985, and a new Frank Cooke cylinder head in 1986.
Most of the 20 HP Rolls-Royce chassis wore coachwork from coachbuilders within the United Kingdom. This particular example is one of the few that was bodied outside of the U.K.
This Drop Head Coupe has been in the owner's family for 46 years. The coachbuilder is Seegers et Sohn of Leipzig, German, where the car remained when new. Upon completion, the car was delivered to its original owner, Otto Schindler, also of Leipzig, on October 9th of 1928.
When the Second World War came to an end, this car resided in Hamburg among other cars requisitioned by the military. After spending time with several British military officers, it was brought stateside in 1954 by a dealer in Wisconsin and eventually into the care of Frederick Hart of Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
It was acquired by its current owners, Charles Nagler and his son Todd, in 1963. In the mid-1960s it was given a restoration using correct parts acquired from a variety of sources, including British coachbuilder Rippon and U.S. importer J.S. Inskip. After the work was completed, the car was shown at Expo '67 in Montreal and in both CCCA and RROC competition, achieving Senior status with both organizations, as well as at the Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance.
In 1977 the car received a stainless-steel exhaust, new upholstery in 1985, and a new Frank Cooke cylinder head in 1986.
2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
Sale Price :
USD $72,800
2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $58,800
1927 Rolls-Royce 20 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce 20
(Data based on Model Year 1927 sales)
1927 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Cabriolet Chassis#: GAJ37 Sold for USD$72,800 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp Panel Brougham de Ville Chassis#: GAJ15 Sold for USD$62,458 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Cabriolet by Seegers et Sohn Chassis#: GAJ37 Sold for USD$58,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp Six-Light Saloon Chassis#: GHJ68 Sold for USD$24,161 2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20HP 'Barker' Tourer Sold for USD$64,126 2018 Shannons - Sydney Autumn Classic | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp 'W.O. Bentley Evocation' Chassis#: GAJ10 Sold for USD$66,452 2018 H & H Auctions - Duxford Motor Car Auction | |
1927 Rolls Royce 20 HP Open Tourer by Hooper Chassis#: GAJ 81 Sold for USD$123,947 2010 Coys Auction - The Spirit of Motoring - Ascot | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer Chassis#: GAJ81 Sold for USD$114,810 2009 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp Panel Brougham Chassis#: GAJ 15 Sold for USD$42,720 2005 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp 3.1-litre Six-Seater Limousine Chassis#: GUJ 36 Sold for USD$34,429 2004 Bonhams - Collectors Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE 20HP SEDANCA DE VILLE Sold for USD$74,750 2004 Bonhams - ROLLS ROYCE | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer Chassis#: GHJ64 Sold for USD$52,707 2004 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp 3.1 litre Doctor's Coupé with Dickey Chassis#: GAJ 80 Sold for USD$53,762 2004 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars |
Rolls-Royce 20s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1927 Rolls-Royce 20's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1927 ROLLS ROYCE 20 HP | GYL 82 | 2019 The Roy Savage Collection of Classic Cars | $110,000 | $140,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20HP Southern Saloon | 2018 Shannons Sydney Winter Classic | ||||
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer | GAJ8 | 2013 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sports Saloon Four Door | 2010 Leake Auctions San Antonio Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | $35,000 | |||
1927 Rolls-Royce Sport Saloon Four Door | 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $29,000 |
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