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1928 Rolls-Royce 20 h.p. Drophead Coupé Coachcraft [GLY33]

1928 Rolls-Royce 20 h.p. [GLY33] in To Paris with Love, Movie, 1955

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1928 Rolls-Royce 20 h.p. Drophead Coupé Coachcraft [GLY33]

Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase

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50sParis ◊ 2017-08-30 11:35	20 h.p. Coachcraft Drophead Coupé , this car was auctioned last year in the UK and is currently listed for sale in the Czech Republic
50sParis ◊ 2017-08-30 11:41	Quote £257,412 !! This is the staggering total of the restoration bills for this Superb Rolls Royce 20, which was featured in the film, "To Paris With Love", staring Alec Guinness. The Restoration was carried out by Ristes Motor Company, over a period of 16 years from 1994 to 2000, a very well known Rolls Royce Specialist . Origanaly built by weyman of addlestone, built for royal naval commander nigel battine, of curzon street, london. commander of The Destroyer HMS Valentine. Chassis delivered to Rootes in December 1927, and then delivered to coach builder Weyman in February 1928. Second owner . Viscountess Cumbermere of Breckonshire. Third Owner . J Daren Webb of the Wiltshire School of Flying, High End Aerodrome, Salisbury. Fourth Owner . The Purity Mineral Water Manufacturing Company, Maidenhead. Fifth Owner . Dr F Lascelles of Liverpool. The car spent some time in America ,keeping its Reg number BX 99 and on its return to England it was restored at great expense to its present superb condition.
50sParis ◊ 2017-08-30 11:41	Quote This Rolls-Royce Twenty with the chassis number GLY 33 and registration number “BX 99” was in 1928 built by Weymann of Addlestone for Royal Naval Commander Nigel Battine, captain of HMS Valentine in WWI. The Bodyworks by Weymann were very popular because of its functional solutions and lightweight design. However, for the low protection in the serious accidents and consuming maintenance, it fell out of popularity within a decade. For this reason, the car was in the early 30's rebodied by the Coachcraft Company. This body type Drophead Coupé has the option of setting the roof to three positions and is one of the most attractive it can be seen. Because of its look, the car was bought by J. Arthur Rank Studios and used in two movies from the 50’s. One of them is a very successful film with Alec Guinness - “To Paris with love” (the movie can be seen HERE). The car spent a long time in the US, where it was later discovered by Mrs. Lisa Roberts from Sussex. She along with her husband transported the car back to UK. The Restoration was carried out over a 6 years period from 1994 to 2000, by Ristes Motor Company, a very well known Vintage Rolls Specialist. The restoration costs exceeded the amount of £250,000 and the car was put into superb condition. Today for a reason of inheritance is offered only for a fraction of that price. The six-cylinder engine with the capacity of 3127cc is fully functional and in perfect condition. The 4 speed gearbox with a lever located on the right. In a modern history, the car was participated in several exhibitions, including the very famous Goodwood Revival.
dsl ◊ 2017-08-30 12:25	50sParis wrote The Restoration was carried out .... over a period of 16 years from 1994 to 2000 Probably Mustang specialists???

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