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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  Classic Cars & Motoring Memorabilia
• Sale Date:
  20 Mar 2016 ~ 11am
• Lot #:
  16
• Lot Description:
  1936 Rolls Royce 25-30 HP
  In the 1930s, Rolls-Royce broke world records on land and sea. Travelling at 272.46 mph, Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the world land speed record in 1933 with Bluebird. But George Eyston smashed this time four years later by reaching 312.2 mph in Thunderbolt - a motor car powered by two Rolls?Royce 'R' engines. And Sir Henry Segrave broke the world sea record at 119 mph in Miss England II. Also engineered with 'R' engines, Sir Henry was killed moments later after colliding with a submerged tree stump.Rolls-Royce improved the chassis of Phantom II, making it the first choice for the growing middle class who would cruise down to the south of France for the weekend. The same decade saw the launch of the first ever V12-engined Rolls-Royce - Phantom III. For those who wanted something of the same standard but slightly smaller then there was the 25-30 HP. A total of just 1,201 25-30 HP automobiles were built by Rolls-Royce in the two year period between 1936 and 1938.Engine No: A25DChassis No: GGM10Mileage: 45372 MilesArguable one of the most elegant Rolls-Royce motor cars in Ausralia, this 25-30HP is fitted with an Aluminium Sportsman's Saloon Body by H.J/ Mulliner (No. 4339), off test October 1936.The car has won many Rolls-Royce Owner's Club of Australia awards including the 2004 Winner of the Concours d'Elegance Master Class, the 2003 Age and Authenticity York Motors Trophy, the 2003 Bert Ward Trophy, and the 2002 Concours d'Elegance Best Pre-War Car. It also came second overall at the prestigious 2010 10.10.10" Concours d'Elegance. Previous owners include the celebrated artist F.O. Salisbury, who purchased the car new; V. John Nevell who shipped the car to Australia c. 1962; C.G. Cutts, Ray Millington, and Geoff Boscoe from 1988 until September 2009, when purchased by the current owner.The car is on full NSW registration - AC682 (plates not included in the sale)This is a most attractive car finished in Royal Blue with complimentary grey leather interior. A fitted tool compartment containing a complete set of optional touring tools is housed in the boot lid. The car also has its original Driver's Owner's Manual."
• Estimate:
  A$150,000 - 175,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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