1928 Rolls-Royce 20HP Southern Motor Company De Luxe Foursome Drop Head Coupe Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Nicknamed the “Baby Rolls” in contrast to the larger and more expensive Ghost and Phantom, Rolls-Royce introduced the Twenty in 1922 to appeal to the growing owner/driver market. The Twenty featured a number of engineering advancements over the older 40/50HP model including a mono-block six-cylinder engine design with an overhead valvetrain, a detachable cylinder head, and a modern coil-and-battery ignition system. Paired with a four-speed manual transmission from 1925, the Twenty was ideally suited to both town and touring use with a wide variety of coachbuilt bodies available to customers. According to documentation provided by the Rolls-Royce Foundation, this 1928 Rolls-Royce 20HP was originally sold on 12 May 1928 via George Heath Limited of Birmingham with a note on the build sheet recording the original coachbuilder as Mulliners Limited. Additional documentation indicates that by 1938, the Rolls-Royce had been rebodied with De Luxe Foursome Drop Head Coupe coachwork by The Southern Motor Company of Clapham, London, who rebodied many chassis in period with more contemporary 1930s designs. Today, chassis number GBM41 is presented in disassembled, barn find condition, representing the perfect starting point for a ground-up restoration back to its former glory.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Boca Raton Collection 

• De Luxe Foursome Drop Head Coupe coachwork by The Southern Motor Company 

• 3.1-liter inline-six engine paired with a manual transmission 

• Lucas driving lamps 

• A rewarding project to take on and complete  

• Accompanied by a digital copy of its original build sheet, ownership card, and Rolls Royce Owners Club (RROC) membership history courtesy of the Rolls-Royce Foundation 

Features 

• Wire wheels 

• Semi-elliptical leaf springs 

• Drum brakes 

• Ammeter 

• Oil pressure gauge 

• Smiths oil temperature gauge  

• Four-spoke banjo-style steering wheel 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that this lot is offered in disassembled condition and may not be 100 percent complete. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Included 

• Numerous crates of disassembled parts 

• Digital history file courtesy of the Rolls-Royce Foundation 

Ownership History

Although the original owner of this 1928 Rolls-Royce 20HP is not recorded, documentation provided by the Rolls-Royce Foundation shows that the car was offered for sale in Manchester, England in 1969, with an ownership card placing it in Salt Lake City, Utah by 1970.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders:  Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.