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• Rare Barker body
• Occasional seats
• Privacy screen

The Rolls-Royce 25/30 built between 1936 and 1938 is an updated version of the 20/25 with a larger engine to provide more power for the over-large bodies which had been fitted to the earlier model leading to complaints about its performance. The in-line six-cylinder, overhead valve, engine is similar to that used in the 20/25 but increased in capacity to 4,257cc. A single proprietary Stromberg downdraught carburettor replaced the Rolls-Royce one and magneto ignition was no longer fitted but a spare ignition coil was provided. The riveted chassis has rigid front and rear axles suspended by half-elliptic springs with hydraulic dampers. Braking is on all four wheels assisted by a mechanical servo with separate rear brakes fitted for the handbrake. The traditional Rolls-Royce radiator features vertical louvres, the angle of which is controlled thermostatically to control engine cooling. Only the chassis and mechanical parts were made by Rolls-Royce. The body was then made and fitted by a coachbuilder selected by the owner.

This delightfully handsome Rolls-Royce was bodied by the respected coachbuilder Barker. Ordered new by Sir William Waters Butler, who, having studied chemistry had refined the manufacturing process of his father's brewery replacing the empirical methods with scientific control. He would go on to enjoy much success becoming Deputy-Chairman of Messrs, Mitchells and Butlers Ltd and in 1914 Chairman of the company, a position he held until his death. Purchased by the current vendor in 2014 the car has been part of a working collection of Bentley's and Rolls-Royce's ever since. Presented in black over ivory and with a cream leather interior. Rare options to the car include cleverly designed, folding 'occasional seats' and a privacy screen. Reported by the vendor to run and drive well, the car is now only being sold due to the decision to reduce his collection. Supplied with its V5 registration document, receipts and copies of the original Rolls-Royce build sheets. This is a well-presented and usable example of these ever popular and iconic Rolls-Royce's. Consigned by Will Penrose