1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Open Tourer by Barker

1929 Rolls-Royce 20/ 25 Open Tourer with coachwork by Barker. Registration number JSU199, chassis number. GX08, engine number EE6A. This splendid early 20/ 25 was first commissioned on 21st November 1929 with chassis GVO79 which was a 20HP chassis from stores which was updated by the factory to the latest 20/ 25 specification including being converted from small to large bore cylinders and chassis plates were changed to GXO87- being in the first 100 20/ 25 models to be built. The chassis was sold to Lt. Col. James of Penzance, Cornwall who commissioned Barker & Co coachbuilders to construct a torpedo open tourer body for it. Like many Pre-War Rolls-Royce’s, the car ended up in the USA in the 1960’s and the body was modified to ‘shooting brake’ style utilising the original Barker front end. Upon its return to England in 1987 it was put back to its original Barker open tourer specification utilising as much of the original body as possible. It is believed that £93, 000 was spent on the restoration, the quality of which is still evident today. The stylish Blue open tourer coachwork has very attractive lines which suites the chassis perfectly. It exemplifies all the qualities that Henry Royce envisaged for a light body 20/ 25, with light steering, smooth gearbox and sprightly performance unhindered by heavy, formal coachwork. In recent years the car has been used for numerous European rallies and has been maintained to an extremely high standard. The interior is trimmed in Blue leather with folding rear picnic table, removable side screens and Barker Patent dipping headlights. It also has a removable touring trunk and various tools. Offered with an impressive history file which details the cars careful maintenance which over 35 years of invoices and paperwork. On the road the car performs extremely well and it’s a pleasure to drive. Perfect for showing and touring.