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1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sportsman Pillarless Coupe

The 20/25 became the most popular of all pre-war Rolls-Royces and was produced from 1929 to 1935, during which time 3,792 cars were made. It was the successor to the 20HP model, the engine size being increased from 3.1 liters to 3.7 with performance improving accordingly.

As with the 20HP, the 20/25 was warmly received and proved immensely popular, soon more than doubling the sales of the big Phantom II. Detail improvements were made to the 20/25 during its seven year production life, including increases in compression ratio in 1930 and 1932; the latter year also saw the introduction of synchromesh for third and fourth gears, thermostatically controlled radiator grille shutters, a one-shot centralized lubrication system and an electric fuel gauge.

Contemporary road tests commented on the exquisite precision of all the controls, one saying that the car behaved so beautifully that it was difficult to drive badly. Flexibility and braking were outstanding and the chassis proved surprisingly brisk, with 0-50 mph taking approximately 20 seconds.

There are many body variants on the 20/25 chassis, with coachbuilders creating individual and unique body styles. Freestone & Webb were responsible for many private orders on Rolls-Royce chassis during the 1930's. This particular example, the Sportsman Coupe, being one of the most stunning.

This 1933 Rolls-Royce Sportsman pillarless coupe by coachbuilder Gurney Nutting, is one of two produced. This car was purchased through Bareleys in England in 1964 and it was in storage from 1979-1999 when it was rescued. The restoration was completed in 2004.

The Rolls-Royce 20/25 horsepower vehicle was produced from 1933 until 1937. The car is powered by a straight six-cylinder, over-head-valve engine developing 75 horsepower, contrary to the model number. The car sits on a 132-inch wheelbase and has a top speed of 75 miles per hour (120-km/h).

2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000 
Lot was not sold

1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce 20/25

(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25 SALOON
Chassis#: GNC71
Sold for USD$44,800
  2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20-25 Saloon
Sold for USD$22,000
  2022 Mecum : Fountain City
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Owen Sedanca Three-position Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: GEX28
Sold for USD$90,622
  2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Shooting Brake
Sold for USD$22,000
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Foursome Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: GRW44
Sold for USD$109,836
  2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Owen Sedanca Three-Position Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: GEX28
Sold for USD$181,524
  2019 Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia, RAF Museum Hendon
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Saloon by Lancefield
Chassis#: GEX 7
Sold for USD$55,902
  2019 Historics at Brooklands - Motor Museum
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Thrupp & Maberly Saloon
Chassis#: GEX60
Sold for USD$33,595
  2018 H&H - Pavilion Gardens Motor Car
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Enclosed Limousine Sedanca by Thrupp & Maberly
Chassis#: GTZ7
Sold for USD$128,800
  2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 image  1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 image  
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Touring Saloon by Park Ward
Chassis#: GRW43
Sold for USD$66,408
  2017 Historics at Brookland
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Tourer
Sold for USD$46,008
  2017 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Limousine
Chassis#: G1776
Sold for USD$24,426
  2017 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Three-Position Drophead Coupé by Barker
Chassis#: GTZ 48
Sold for USD$149,800
  2017 RM Sotheby's : Paris
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 image  
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sports Saloon
Chassis#: GGA3
Sold for USD$35,541
  2016 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney
 
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25HP SEDANCA COUPÉ
Chassis#: GBA64
Sold for USD$137,789
  2015 Bonhams : The December Sale
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Shooting Brake
Sold for USD$35,750
  2015 Auctions America - California
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Sedanca Coupé
Chassis#: GEX65
Sold for USD$264,759
  2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sports Saloon
Chassis#: GGA3
Sold for USD$54,059
  2015 H & H RREC Burghley House
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sports Saloon
Chassis#: GEX 54
Sold for USD$44,519
  2015 H & H RREC Burghley House
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sedancalet de Ville
Chassis#: GHA 9
Sold for USD$49,720
  2015 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum
 

Rolls-Royce 20/25s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Sedanca Coupé Coachwork by Freestone & WebbGSY422023 Bonhams : Bond Street Sale   
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Delivery Vangdx152023 Mecum : Monterey$250,000$425,000$475,000
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25HP OWEN SEDANCA THREE-POSITION DROPHEAD COUPÉGEX282021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia $95,000$120,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Owen Sedanca Three-Position Drophead CoupéGEX282020 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $110,000$140,000
1933 ROLLS ROYCE 20/25 2020 Coys at Olympia $22,000$28,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Coupé de VilleGYZ82019 Bonhams : MPH September Auction $35,000$45,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 cabriolet BarkerGTZ482018 Artcurial : Retromobile $150,000$200,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Three-position Drophead CoupéGTZ482017 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale $200,000$300,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sedanca Coupe by Gurney NuttingGSY202016 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney $125,000$155,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Three-Position Drophead CoupeGTZ 482013 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach $300,000$400,000
1933 Rolls Royce 20/25 Sedanca de VilleGWX362012 Silverstone : NEC Classic Motor Show Sale   
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Two Door Sports CoupeGLZ 222011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale $125,000$150,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 by Freestone and WebbGYH 202011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace $30,000$38,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Shooting Brake 2009 Leake Auctions Houston Annual Leake Auto Auction Reliant Center$25,000  
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Freestone & Webb SaloonGHA 112009 Shannons Auctions 2009 Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction $70,000$85,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp TourerGYS392003 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars $15,000$18,000

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1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25

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1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Vehicle Profiles

1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 vehicle information
Sedanca de Villes
Coachwork: Fernandez & Darrin
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 vehicle information
Enclosed Limousine Sedanca
Coachwork: Thrupp and Maberly
Chassis #: GTZ7
Engine #: H8H
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 vehicle information
Three-Position Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Barker
Chassis #: GTZ 48
Engine #: D2L
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 vehicle information
Tourer
Coachwork: Kitchener & Woodiwiss
Chassis #: GDX30
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 vehicle information
Sportsman Pillarless Coupe
Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
Chassis #: GLZ 22