1938 Rolls Royce 25/30 Thrupp & Maberly Sports Saloon.

1938 Rolls Royce 25/30 Thrupp & Maberly Sports Saloon.

Chassis number: GGR58
Registration Number: DSK796

The copious history folder with the car proclaims his name to be William; no less then three fully filled ring binders come with the car minutely detailing its history for the last few decades & also containing illuminating correspondence between previous owners. The car went through a Brooks auction about 16 years ago & it was stated at that time that the car came with £48k of recent bills. I have not added up the bills since then but suffice to say they are numerous large & a credit to the fastidious last owner. Indeed this car has probably the best history file of any car I have ever handled.

The car is finished in masons Black with the paint being in lovely order throughout. The body is a spacious non division sports saloon by Thrupp & Maberly exhibiting particularly pleasing proportions. To the interior is grey Connolly hide throughout complimented by dark blue carpets. The woodwork has been removed & refinished to a lovely satin glow by a specialist firm of Piano refinishers. A large sunroof allows for semi open motoring augmented by an opening hinged windscreen. The car sports twin trumpet horns. a spot lamp & twin driving lamps making for a very imposing frontal aspect.

A complete engine rebuild has been undertaken during the current 15 year ownership. The original date stamped pistons come in a box of spares with the car. As a result the engine runs beautifully pulling very strongly & effortlessly holding station in modern traffic. The under bonnet area is clean. tidy & well detailed. The all important new head has also been fitted.

This is a car needing nothing & for which no excuses need to be made. I cannot over emphasize how well it drives & beautifully it has been maintained. It is a car you have to drive & ride in to appreciate.

Tools Are as follows:

R-R No Marking
1 Jaw spanners:~ F6392 13/16” & 11/16” ROLLS-ROYCE
2 F61015 ½” & 7/16” ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd
3 F61016 3/8” & 5/16” 6J
4 F9799 ¼” & 1BA no markings
5 F9381 ¼” & 3BA ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd
6 Box spanners:~ F52716 for pivot nuts
7 F9814 3/16 bsf & ¾ bsf no markings
8 F54932 5/8” no markings
9 ½” & 7/16” KING DICK
10 FB2057 3/8” & 5/16” no markings
11 FB2056 ¼” & 1BA “
12 FB2058 2BA & 3BA “
13 Tommy bars G50976 5/8” x 12+1/8” “
14 E12645 7/16” x 7+1/2” “
15 E9048 5/16” x 4+3/4” “
16 E7658 ¼” x 3+5/8” “
17 E7342 3/16” x 3+1/4” “
18 Tappet spanner E7987 “
19 Adjustable spanner X3532 “Girder” No 91 John Lucas Ltd England
20 Pliers X3454 5” RR British made
21 Tyre levers RF3854 2 DUNLOP
22 Tyre pressure gauge X3294 10 to 50 lbs KISMET GUAGE
23 Tyre valve key unknown no markings
24 Feeler gauges X61180 . 004/8/10/18/20” ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd 25/30 HP CHASSIS
25 Oil syringe F82659 brass NESTHILL
26 Grease gun X3308 pattern 5D ENOTS
27 Valve springs EB175 2 no markings
28 Valve spring tool EB816A MF
29 Valve retention tool unknown no markings
30 Wheel disc spanner 6+1/2” ACE
31 Wheel spanner G54861 DUNLOP
32 Mallet X3428 rubber headed no markings
33 Jack handle ? 2 parts DWS Permanent Jacking
System
34 Starting handle ? no markings
35 Front hub removal R2828 replica tool made for Robert Brown
36 Front hub removal R2831 replica tool made for Robert Brown

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