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Ghost Motor Works Ltd
Exclusively Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Landway Farm Basted Lane Claygate Cross Kent TN15 8PY England
Telephone 01732 886002 Fax 01732 887466
e-mail enquiries@ghostmotors.co.uk
1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Open Tourer by Barker
1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Open Tourer with coachwork by Barker. Registration
number JSU199, chassis number. GX08, engine number EE6A. This splendid
early 20/25 was first commissioned on 21st November 1929 with
chassis GVO79 which was a 20HP chassis from stores which weas updated by
the factory to the latest 20/25 specification including being converted
from small to large bore cylinders and chassis plates were changed to
GXO87- being in the first 100 20/25 models to be built. The chassis was
sold to Lt. Col. James of Penzance, Cornwall who commissioned Barker & Co
coachbuilders to construct a torpedo open tourer body for it. Like many
Pre-War Rolls-Royce’s, the car ended up in the USA in the 1960’s and the
body was modified to ‘shooting brake’ style utilising the original Barker
front end. Upon its return to England in 1987 it was put back to its
original Barker open tourer specification utilising as much of the
original body as possible. It is believed that £93,000 was spent on the
restoration, the quality of which is still evident today. The stylish Blue
open tourer coachwork has very attractive lines which suites the chassis
perfectly. It exemplifies all the qualities that Henry Royce envisaged for
a light body 20/25, with light steering, smooth gearbox and sprightly
performance unhindered by heavy, formal coachwork. In recent years the car
has been used for numerous European rallies and has been maintained to an
extremely high standard. The interior is trimmed in Blue leather with
folding rear picnic table, removable side screens and Barker Patent
dipping headlights. It also has a removable touring trunk and various
tools. Offered with an impressive history file which details the cars
careful maintenance which over 35 years of invoices and paperwork. On the
road the car performs extremely well and it’s a pleasure to drive. Perfect
for showing and touring.
£65,000
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