1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Continental Sports Saloon - £27,995


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This is a wonderfully rare and beautiful car, wonderfully restored and ready for the summer. Our car was supplied new to the UK, has a new MOT and is ready for its next proud owner.

Rolls-Royce 20/25 long-type chassis number ‘GAF33’ wears four-door, four-light, sports saloon coachwork in the ‘Continental’ style intended for enthusiastic owner-drivers whose touring ambitions often extended beyond these shores. The all-aluminium, ash-framed body is by the respected Northampton firm of Arthur Mulliner, a coachbuilder of the highest order whose designs were favoured by wealthy clients able to afford the finest chassis available. Only 27 20/25hp Continentals were bodied by Arthur Mulliner, and ‘VV 3477’ retains original features such as Art Deco door handles.

‘GAF33’ was sold new to Captain W J Seeds of Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire in November 1934 and was ready for collection by 26th January 1935, bearing the Northamptonshire registration ‘VV 3477’. In February 1955 the Continental was bought by another military man, Wing-Commander Piet Hugo, at that time resident in West Kilimanjaro, Tanganyika (now Tanzania). Piet Hugo was an Afrikaner and RAF fighter pilot of great renown. A WW2 Ace second only to Douglas Bader (he had 22 ‘kills’ to his name while Bader achieved 23), Hugo led the Gibraltar-based 332 Squadron into action at the start of ‘Operation Torch’ - the invasion of North Africa. Having probably flown more operational hours than any other man in Fighter Command, Piet Hugo was given a farm 6,500 feet up on the northern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. His address there is shown on the car’s chassis card.

As far as is known, ‘GAF33’ left Africa for Canada, from where it was brought back to the UK and reregistered in March 1998 by Kevin Metcalfe. He then sold it to a Mr Brett, who took it to Spain. The car came back from Spain in June 2007 and was purchased on the 23rd of that month by the current owner. Its very good condition is no doubt attributable to having spent much of its life abroad in dry climates, ‘GAF33’ has since then been lovingly reinstated to its former glory as a thoroughly usable - rather than concours - example. The strong ash frame has been sensitively repaired where necessary, the body repainted and a new battery and tyres fitted, in addition to a new exhaust system. Bills for this work totalling £6,644.95 come with the car together with copy owner’s handbook and a complete set of copy service manuals. . The only modification from factory specification notified is the fitting of an integral jacking system and miscellaneous tools in the boot

The car also has a trio of valuable original badges to the front comprising an early 1900s Edward VII RAC, very early brass ‘AA’ and WW2 RAF by J R Gaunt of London. It is offered with current road fund licence, MoT to March 2009 and Swansea V5 registration document.

Interior:
The interior is finished in Biscuit Leathercloth and is in a superb condition having been retrimmed expertly some years ago. The carpets are also in a similar state. All the dials and instruments seem to work and there is nothing that really needs immediate addressing. The detailing is superb and the door handles are extremely reminiscent of the period..

Exterior:
Our car is finished in Black over Blue and it presents extremely well. The paint is lovely and smooth and is a professional and quite recent job. There are a couple of small areas of defects but overall the finish is extremely good. The chrome is all good and It is a lovely car that you can be proud of but it is not Pebble Beach quality. It really needs to be seen in the flesh, a very nice car indeed.

Mechanical:
There is evidence of a recent engine top-end and chassis overhaul. She starts and drives very well indeed with no undue knocking or rattling. The engine is strong and pulls well in every gear and the gearbox changes smoothly. You might want to service the car just for your peace of mind but it is ready to go.

Summary
This is an incredibly rare and beautiful car and it has been sympathetically restored in the past. Sports Saloon are a rare sight on the 20/25 chassis and this is a racy looking car you can be proud of. There is a nice history file and the car is ready to show this summer. Please be quick at this price!

As with all our cars, we have priced her for an immediate sale. If you have seen the cars that are out there, come and see ours and your search will be over.

Please click on the links on the left to view many photographs of the car, but nothing compares to coming to view her and taking her out for a drive!

If you are interested in this car you can contact us by clicking on the following link:
sales@justinbanks.com