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New Cheltenham, VIC, 3192

1926 Rolls-Royce 20HP Manual

$177,777

Ex Govt Charges*

Odometer 2,698 km

Body type Sedan

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Manual

Vehicle Overview

1926 Rolls-Royce 20HP Manual.

This 1926 Rolls-Royce 20HP presents as a significant example of the marque's early motor cars, combining traditional engineering with elegant Park Ward coachwork. Its period character is immediately apparent in the formal sedan body, while the six-cylinder 3.1-litre petrol engine and manual transmission provide the mechanical identity expected of a pre-war Rolls-Royce.

The car has a particularly interesting connection with Australian motoring history. It was sold new through the Melbourne Rolls-Royce agent to motoring pioneer Colonel Tarrant, establishing an early local provenance. It was later associated with Rolls-Royce Owners Club competitor Terry Bruce, whose campaigning record included repeated success in the club's Vidler Shield. That competition history gives the car a place within the enthusiast community beyond its specification alone.

A comprehensive restoration was subsequently undertaken over more than a decade, with the work described as extensive and supported by retained receipts. The result is a car prepared with concours presentation in mind, reflecting a considerable commitment to preserving and presenting this Rolls-Royce Twenty. Its history of concours competition makes it especially notable for an enthusiast interested in the presentation and participation aspects of historic motoring.

The Rolls-Royce Twenty has long appealed to collectors for its blend of refined construction, manageable proportions and distinctive pre-war presence. This example offers the visual formality of a classic Rolls-Royce while retaining the direct mechanical involvement of a manual drivetrain. It is a historically documented, restored motor car with an unusually strong connection to club competition and Australian motoring heritage.

1926 Rolls-Royce 20HP
3.1-litre six-cylinder petrol engine
Manual transmission with rear-wheel drive
Park Ward sedan coachwork
Four doors and seating for five
Restoration undertaken over more than a decade
Displayed odometer reading of 2,698 km; the listing notes that the instrument reads in miles and its accuracy is not claimed

Other highlights include Condition: Used; Drive train: Rear Wheel Drive; Engine or motor: 3.1L Petrol; Doors: 4; Seats: 5.