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Rolls-Royce Limited, founded in 1904 by esteemed coachbuilder Thrupp &
by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, built Maberly. The front grille is distinguished
its reputation on crafting what many The presented lot is a by the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy ornament,
consider ‘the best car in the world.’ By the complemented by striking chrome accents,
inter-war period, the company’s attention symbol of opulence and including large Lucas headlights that
to superior engineering and luxury had enhance its stately presence. The interior
established it as an enduring icon of engineering excellence, offers a luxurious partitioned layout,
British automotive excellence. The Rolls- accommodating up to 8 passengers, with
Royce 20/25, introduced as a successor representing a rich red leather upholstery in the rear and
to the popular Twenty HP, became one pivotal moment in black on the driver’s side, separated by a
of the most successful models of its time, glass partition. The dashboard is finished
with its appeal to the luxury owner-driver luxury automobile in wood, with gauges and switches framed
market helping to solidify the marque’s in chrome.
legacy. Designed to offer increased power design with its blend
and performance, the 20/25 project, Restored from the ground up in 2020,
code-named ‘Goshawk,’ became the most of performance and this 20/25 Limousine retains the classic
successful selling model in Rolls-Royce’s features that Rolls-Royce enthusiasts
inter-war era. timeless elegance admire. The ignition system operates
with both independent coil and standby
The presented 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 magneto systems, while a 12V battery
Limousine, with its classic two-tone cream provides ample power. The radiator,
and black exterior, features a body crafted topped with the signature triangular
