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The Real Car Co Ltd.

Specialist dealers in early Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars.

1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Barker Sedanca de Ville.

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A very handsome & well-proportioned car, from the time when – to many people –  the coachbuilders’ art was at its peak.  Has lovely ‘cutaway’ front wings, riveted bonnet, stainless lamps, and various desirable features. Recent major engine work by Ristes  including new cylinder head and blocks, and various associated work on ancillaries, brakes, etc, costing in excess of £60,000, and very little use since. Consequently, the engine is wonderful & although the cosmetics could do with some tidying, the car represents excellent value for money. MoT tested until February 2011.

Chassis No. 171GN.                               Reg No. GY 4976.                       £74,500.

Snippets: Sandeman Port & Plush Velvet.

The link is the addresses that 171GN was first registered to – 1932 St. Swithin’s Lane home to Sandeman Sons & Co Ltd, Port & Wine Shippers & Merchant Bankers, the location is now home to a fine restaurant.  Five years later the car was owned by M. Bauer who lived at Shutford Manor, Banbury.  The manufacture of Plush (a type of velvet) was established at Shutford during the 18^th century & by 1913 the richly dyed plush fabric was being supplied to the Royal Courts in Europe for the staff liveries, silk plush was used in the printing trade & fine plush was used for the lining of airmen’s goggles!