This 1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 represents an era when Rolls-Royce was already firmly established as the benchmark for refinement, craftsmanship and engineering excellence. Built at a time when every Rolls-Royce was very much an individual motor car, the 20/25 combined the dignity of the larger models with a more manageable and enjoyable driving experience.

Finished in a handsome burgundy with contrasting black wings, this example has tremendous period presence. The imposing Rolls-Royce radiator, large headlamps, wire wheels and whitewall tyres create a wonderfully elegant exterior, while inside, the beautifully figured timber dashboard, traditional instrumentation and black upholstery capture the atmosphere of British motoring in the early 1930s.

More than ninety years after it was built, the appeal of the 20/25 remains remarkably strong. It is a motor car to be enjoyed at an unhurried pace; the long bonnet stretching ahead, that unmistakable Rolls-Royce grille leading the way, and an abundance of mechanical character reminding you that you are driving something from a very different age. A magnificent piece of British motoring history and a particularly charming addition to any serious classic-car collection.

ABOUT THIS CAR

• A very well-presented example, the car presents beautifully, with its burgundy coachwork, contrasting black wings, imposing chrome radiator and period whitewall tires giving it tremendous presence.
• Beautifully appointed interior with rich timber, traditional instrumentation and black upholstery create exactly the atmosphere one expects from a pre-war Rolls-Royce.
• A genuinely special pre-war motor car, built in 1933, this Rolls-Royce is now more than 90 years old and represents a very different era of hand-built luxury motoring.
• Rolls-Royce supplied cars of this period as rolling chassis, with specialist coach builders creating the bodywork to the customer's requirements. This makes specification, coachwork and individual history particularly important with surviving examples.
• Limited production, we understand only 3,827 Rolls-Royce 20/25 chassis were produced between 1929 and 1936, making surviving cars a relatively uncommon sight today.
• One of the great inter-war Rolls-Royces, the 20/25 became Rolls-Royce's best-selling model of the inter-war period and remains one of the marque's most recognised pre-war models.
• Highly desirable open motoring, the open body style gives this example a particularly sporting and elegant character, making it equally appealing for relaxed Sunday motoring, club events, rallies or display.
• Strong collector appeal, pre-war Rolls-Royces occupy a special place in motoring history, combining engineering, craftsmanship, coachbuilding and social history in a way few later cars can replicate.
• A car to use and enjoy. This is not simply something to look at. The 20/25 was conceived as a more manageable Rolls-Royce for the private owner-driver, which remains an important part of its appeal today.
• A wonderful piece of British motoring heritage for the enthusiast wanting something considerably more distinctive than the usual post-war classic. This 1933 Rolls-Royce offers an ownership experience all of its own.
• Serviced and maintained by Bruce Mcilroy. car is well sorted - runs and drives great.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Year: 1933
• Make: Rolls-Royce
• Model: 20/25
• Engine: 3,669cc inline six-cylinder
• Fuel System: Carburetor
• Transmission: 4-speed manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Brakes: Servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes
• Chassis: Separate ladder-frame construction
• Body Style: Open four-door tourer
• Exterior: Burgundy with contrasting black wings
• Interior: Black upholstery with traditional timber dashboard
• Wheels: Black wire wheels with whitewall tires
• Production Period: 1929–1936
• Total 20/25 Production: Approximately 3,800 chassis
• Heritage: Individually coach built Rolls-Royce chassis from the celebrated pre-war era
• Character: Elegant, imposing and considerably more usable than many larger pre-war luxury cars

There is something undeniably special about owning a pre-war Rolls-Royce. More than ninety years after it was built, the 20/25 belongs to an increasingly rare and exclusive group of motor cars from an age when craftsmanship, elegance and engineering mattered more than mass production. It carries a sense of class and sophistication that cannot be recreated in a modern car, and wherever it goes, it has the presence to turn an ordinary journey into an occasion.

Yet ownership is about much more than prestige. These wonderful old cars open the door to an entire world of historic motoring, rallies, club events, concours gatherings and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts. There is genuine fun in driving something so different: the mechanical involvement, the view down that magnificent bonnet and the conversations that inevitably begin whenever you stop. A Rolls-Royce such as this is not simply something to admire in the garage, it deserves to be driven, shared and enjoyed.

And while enjoyment should always come first, important pre-war motor cars also have the attraction of being tangible, finite pieces of motoring history. With surviving examples becoming increasingly difficult to replace, quality, provenance and individuality will continue to matter to collectors. No classic car can be guaranteed to appreciate in value, but a well-chosen 1933 Rolls-Royce offers something rather more rewarding than an ordinary investment: an asset you can see, touch, drive and enjoy while becoming its custodian for the next generation.

Will be sold with a new WOF and 12 months registration IF sold in New Zealand.

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