2006 Melbourne International Motor Show Auction
Lot
69
1928 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Saloon
Result: PASSED IN
Passed In
Specifications
| Engine | 3,127cc, ohv, six-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-speed Manual |
| Body Work | Saloon |
| Colour | Blue |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
The smaller Rolls-Royce Twenty was introduced in 1922. It was a wise decision. The market for very expensive cars and chauffeurs was fast disappearing.
Without the Twenty the company may not have survived the post-WWI Depression. By 1929 when it was replaced, 2,940 had been sold. The Twenty put the marque within the reach of the wealthy instead of only the very wealthy. It was also the Rolls-Royce for the man of independent spirit who wanted to drive himself. Technically, it had the marque's first pushrod valve engine with detachable head and semi-elliptic springs. Four-wheel brakes were fitted from 1925.