1927 Rolls Royce 20hp Chassis. (Chassis number GAJ 10)
Completely restored a number of years ago at great cost and on private display since. Recently recommissioned and running well.
The restoration began in the early 1990s and consisted of a complete engine rebuild, gearbox overhaul, work to the rear axel, brakes and servo, stub-pins, carburettor, springs and shackles, steering, fuel tank, re-cored radiator, new battery box, rebuilt wheels, bright-work nickel plated (but not the wheel nuts which are in reasonable condition) and chassis cleaned and painted etc etc... Generally speaking, everything that required attention was done.
Two years ago the chassis was rewired although Ross-Courtneys have not been used. It has its full set of original working instruments and Klaxon horn, front and rear mudguards, front side and head lamps, and front and rear number-plates with the correct mounting brackets - not yet fitted.
Recent recommissioning has included a replacement autovac, cleaning of the fuel tank, pipes and carburettor, oil change and a general service. The original autovac is available but dismantled.
Included with the car, although not yet fitted are a pair of rear RR20hp hydraulic shock absorbers. I think originally they would have been Andre Hartfords so the hydraulics might need some adaptation in order to fit, alternatively, new Andrew Hartford's are available and fit easily.
Having owned various 20hp Rolls Royces, like every other vintage car, no matter how original and good they have appeared on the surface, without fail, everyone has resulted in very expensive rebuilds. Although there is no coach work with this car, it stands to be a very exciting and rare opportunity to purchase a 20hp which has clearly had vast sums of money spent on it, leaving the new owner with the challenge of designing and building a body of their own choice. Alternatively, it's rather nice -if a little impractical- to own a well restored, running chassis as it would have left Derby in 1927.
I'm sure there is still a lot of work ahead. The mudguards are in good condition although will have to be stripped and properly painted, as will the the lamps. The photographs speak for themselves.
The car is running and driving, albeit at your own risk!
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