1923 | Rolls-Royce 20 HP Doctors Coupe Convertible

1923 Rolls-Royce 20hp Doctor's Coupé with Dickey
Coachwork by James Young.

Registration no. KN 8893
Chassis no. GA74
This Rolls-Royce 'Twenty' comes with copy chassis cards showing that it was sold new to Hestercombe Motor Garage in Fulham, West London and first owned by W A Tanner Esq, whose address is given as 'C/O Westminster Bank, 90 High Street, Wimbledon Common SW19', followed by 'The Grand Hotel, Jersey'. Only one other owner is listed: Don Fox, from 12th December 1947.
During the late 1980s and 1990s, the car's chassis & mechaincals were not & bolt restored by noted spciailits Wildae Restorations Ltd for well known Rolls-Royce collector John Donner, there being related invoices on file totalling circa £40,000. In 1998, the car was purchased from Donner at auction by the vendor as an unfinished project: an as new rolling chassis with body still to finish and detail work required. The restoration was then completed by Michael Pierce, as evidenced by accompanying bills dating from the early 2000s, totalling circa £15,000. The convertible hood was constructed of correct Japanned leather by Penny Vintage Carriage bodies (cost £1,500) and there are many other invoices on file including some for parts supplied by marque specialists Ristes Motors.
The car is immaculate cosmetic contion & presents beautifully. The fully rebuilt engine runs cool in silence & has excellent oil pressure. This is a car that has had everything needed done to it & is a pleasure to drive
We will be collecting it in the next few weeks via Hook of Holland and will re UK register it whilst also retaining its EEC taxes paid Dutch paperwork & registration.