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Rolls-Royce 20/25 Rippon Sports Saloon

1933 · Prussian blue over black wings

£58,000

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1933
Registration: YG 4580
Engine: 3.7-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Prussian blue over black wings
Generation: 20/25 (1929–1936)

About this car

This 1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 carries a sports saloon body by Rippon, a coachbuilder known for solid construction and tight door fits. It is finished in Prussian blue over black wings, with blue leather seats that the dealer describes as lightly patinated.

Period details include a sunroof, stainless steel lamps and fittings, 'trouser crease' wings and draught deflectors on the door windows. A tool kit is fitted to the boot lid, with two fitted suitcases beneath it. The car appears on the cover of Nick Walker's book on the 20hp, 20/25, 25/30 and Wraith, and a copy comes with it.

The history file holds correspondence between owners, photographs of work carried out, invoices, notebooks and the original handbook stamped with the chassis number, GSY73. Work includes a full engine overhaul. The car is serviced and has a fresh MoT. It is registered in the UK as YG4580. The page shows an 'Accepted' marker beside the price, which suggests an offer has been agreed.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Rolls-Royce 20/25 chassis specifications (3,669 cc inline six). Rolls-Royce did not publish power. Weight and performance depended on the coachbuilt body (Rippon Bros), so there are no factory figures.).

Engine: 3,669 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated