Delightful 1929 Rolls-Royce 20HP with the original Barker Town car coachwork, GLN9First delivered to Capt J. A. Fraser-Henderson in March, 1929 - Runs well.
- Has all the correct sedanca arms and fabric, and mechanism works well.
- Great door fit
- Decent leather, wood and roof fabric
- Great instruments
- Twin side-mounted tires
- Proper Barker plates all round
- Barker dipping mechanism all in place and working. The driver manually operates the dipping of the lights - an invention peculiar to Barker and a great crowd pleaser when operated
- Good colors and reasonable paint condition - attracts a lot of admiration
- Clutch recently overhauled
- Fine assembly of tools and accessories in the trunk
- Period grab ropes, vanities and interior lights in the rear
- Featured in John Fasal's Rolls-Royce Twenty book, page 356
- Note from the chassis cards that the springing for the car was designed for the first owner who declared himself at 14 stone (196 lbs) and his wife was 9 stone (122 lbs). Any buyer now will not be evaluated in this manner.
- More images and video available on request
- The car may be inspected in Gurnee, Illinois
- Experienced and willing to assist with any export arrangements
- Payment should be by wire transfer
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