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1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Enclosed Limousine by Park Ward

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Chassis/VINGXM19
Mileage indicated35,864 Miles TMU
Engine4.3-Liter Inline-Six
TransmissionManual

Description

The embodiment of traditional English elegance, the Rolls-Royce 25/30 is a quintessential mid-1930s pre-war limousine. While Rolls-Royces are known for sumptuous interiors and a smooth, controlled ride – attributes this example has in spades – the 25/30 received a notable performance increase from its predecessor. The inline six-cylinder, overhead-valve engine received an increase in displacement to 4,257 cc (from 3,699 cc) by increasing the bore to 3.5 inches and a compression ratio of 6:1. A specialty Stromberg downdraft carburetor was fitted in place of the previous standard from Rolls-Royce. The resulting modifications produced approximately 90 horsepower transmitted to the rear wheels through a four-speed transmission, more than satisfying those who requested more power from the previous model. The newly found turn of speed would be halted by mechanical servo assist braking on all four wheels under license from Hispano-Suiza. Naturally, a generous list of standard equipment was offered on a car of this caliber with optional extras including various exterior color choices and interior appointments available.

Highlights

  • Enclosed Limousine Coachwork by Park Ward of London

  • Right-hand-drive UK delivery long-wheelbase example

  • Matching numbers engine

  • Believed to be long-term, single-family ownership 1966-2021

  • Restorative work from between 1996 and 2012 including:

    • Bodywork and a bare metal repaint in 1998

    • Installation of a new exhaust system in 1996

    • New chrome

    • New front leather upholstery

  • 6.50-19 Lester bias-ply tires installed in 2019

  • Wire wheels fit with discs recently powder coated in 2019

  • 11-foot wheelbase

  • Separate and adjustable front seat cushions

  • Rear center padded armrest

  • Reinforced safety glass

  • Automatically controlled hydraulic shock absorbers

  • Rear upholstery appears to be original

  • Solid body

  • Nice brightwork

  • Original interior wood trim

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

Features 

  • Spirit of Ecstacy radiator mascot

  • Driver’s side fender-mounted spare wheel, tire and carrier

  • “King of the Road” headlamps with anti-dazzle control

  • “King of the Road” parking lamps

  • Cowl vent

  • Badge bar

  • Notek driving fog lamp

  • Crank-out windscreen

  • Sliding divider window glass

  • Sports pattern wing lamps

  • Original-style radiator core

  • Armrests on the insides of all doors

  • Jump seats

  • Intercom system

  • Smiths clock

  • Kit of tools

  • Speedometer

  • Permanent jacks

  • Number plates and license holder

  • Hand-held inspection lamp and case of spare bulbs

  • Direction indicators

  • Ventilator to scuttle

  • Tire pump

  • Cigar lighter and ashtrays

  • Dual electric screen wiper

  • Bijur lubrication system

  • Road spring gaiters

  • Electric horn

  • Sun visors

  • Window shades

  • Front and rear bumpers

  • Built-in rear trunk

  • Enclosed fuel fill

Known Flaws

  • Engine is currently seized and does not run

  • Paint swirl marks

  • Paint cracking and chips in some areas

  • Original rear upholstery shows some staining

Included

  • Road tools 

  • Digital history file containing its original build sheet

Ownership History

According to a digital copy of its original build sheet, this Rolls-Royce 25/30 Enclosed Limousine was sold by Rolls-Royce to Park Ward coachbuilders of London and was originally delivered on 23 September 1936 to Lady Hamilton of Russett House, Surrey, for Town and Touring on number plates “DLD 584.” In 1967 a US Treasury Department document indicated it was purchased for $900 and imported to the United States. The car is believed to have been owned by a single family between 1966 and 2021, with its ownership card showing ownership by William R. Rogers of Centerville, Indiana in the 1960s, next passing to John P. Rogers in 2002. They embarked on a restoration in the mid-1990s, finishing in 2012. In 2021 the family parted ways after nearly 50 years of ownership.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car 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.

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9/1/23 at 7:42 PM

$20,000

9/1/23 at 7:34 PM

$19,500

9/1/23 at 7:33 PM

$18,500

9/1/23 at 7:32 PM

$17,500

9/1/23 at 7:32 PM

$16,500

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