Description
1935 Rolls-Royce 20/ 25 Mulliner Limousine
Reg: BYP 707
MOT: Exempt
Chassis No. GHG 24
Price £27, 495 Ono
This Rolls-Royce Limousine is the oldest car in a large collection of cars where it has resided in a dry garage in current ownership for the last 11 years. First registered by a lady, Isobel May Tait of Orchard Court London in June of 1935. With some brief research what seemed to be an affluent area at the time and still is to this day. She appeared to be married to an Andrew Wilson Tait, A barrister of Law. There son is shown to have fought and died in the war, Captain Ian Andrew Tait in a parachute regiment. The original bill of sale is present and suggests a sale price in 1935 of £5206 plus extra with a 20% discount. The equivalent of £236, 000 today, the average person would have had to work 3666 days to pay for a car like this.
We just collected the car from its owner and have driven it to our storage facility to prepare it for sale and it is quite an adventure to drive a car that is now 90 years old. As expected, a nice smooth 3. 7 straight six engine, with 4 speed manual gearbox, the brakes also work well for this period. It feels comfortable and very spacious being the limo with Chauffeur pack and even has wind up privacy glass between the driver and rear passengers. There were a number of additional custom requests during the build process which are recorded in the history. The car also features a sunroof. The black over old English White bodywork is in good condition but not showroom, there are some age-related marks in a few places. There are few minor jobs to be done that will keep an enthusiastic fettler busy on weekends during ownership, but will not stop use and enjoyment from initial purchase. Overall this 20/ 25 is in lovely order.
There is a large file of paperwork which includes original old-style logbook, original bill of sale and vehicle registration as well as other early documents such as dynameter readings for the engine. There are also MOT tests from as far back as 1978, V5’s and lots of servicing and maintenance history. Additional images and videos available upon request. Viewing by appointment only. We can assist with delivery and export if required.
