Description
Commissioned by a customer, this beautiful Rolls Royce 20/ 25 with Hooper and Co Ltd. Coachbuilders superstructure from 1935 is offered for sale.
The company was founded in 1805 as Adams and Hooper and from 1830 had royal recognition, building elegant horse-drawn carriages and supplying them to King William IV, Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.
At the beginning of the 20th century, they began to provide chassis-engine combinations with their bodies and interiors. Hooper specialized in the top of the market and built the most luxurious bodies and interiors. The models were not sporty, as the company specialized in stately, elegant vehicles.
Step back in time and experience this luxury in this beautiful, timeless Rolls Royce. The creamy white beauty still exudes elegance and class today. With its refined engineering and stunning aesthetics, this Rolls Royce is a true masterpiece on wheels. Every detail, from its stately grille with the iconic "Spirit of ecstasy" to its hand-crafted interior, exudes craftsmanship and grandeur.
No matter where you drive or stand, this Rolls Royce always attracts attention and with its powerful engine and smooth handling, it offers you an unparalleled driving experience that will captivate you time and time again.
The Rolls Royce was brought to the Netherlands from the UK in 1988 by its current owner and in the years up to and including 1992 it was completely body-off restored. The original black color was then professionally changed to the matching cream white color. Since then, it has been meticulously maintained every year. All maintenance bills amounting to approximately 100, 000 euros for the years after restoration are available. A conclusive mileage administration has also been kept.
It is therefore not surprising that this Rolls Royce is in very good condition and drives as a Rolls Royce should drive. Starting and running the engine and shifting gears are very smooth and it is surprising how well this classic lady responds to the throttle. The brakes are also very well maintained.
What is striking is that with limited knowledge and/ or experience the Rolls Royce is already easy to operate and drive. For convenience, a parking heater has been installed (invisible under the front seat). And if you prefer the wheels to have the closed steel wheel look; These wheel covers are still present and of course go with her.
The age of the current long-term owner, a true car enthusiast, means that this automobile can go to the next proud owner, who will continue to pamper it as much as it has been over the past 40 years
For business buyers: it is a VAT car of which the VAT is deductible. Your price excluding VAT is € 57. 810,- or for UK buyers at current rate approximately £ 48. 000,-.
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