Description

Condition: Good (Older Restoration)
Mileage: 123
Body Style: Sedanca Coupé
Engine: 4,257cc F-Head Inline 6-Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Exterior Color: Maroon
Interior Color: Beige
Chassis #: GRM7
Engine #: S28K
Numbers Matching: Yes

Description

This 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Sedanca Coupé, clothed in elegant coachwork by J. Gurney Nutting & Co., represents one of the most distinguished collaborations between Rolls-Royce and Britain’s premier coachbuilders. The car is fully numbers-matching and benefits from exceptional documentation tracing its ownership from new.

Restoration & Condition

At some point during its life, the car received a refurbishment that was highly regarded in its time, earning awards including recognition at the CCCA Ohio Region Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Car Show. During restoration or earlier, the Sedanca roof panel was sealed in the closed position, where it remains today.

As presented, the restoration has naturally aged. The paint—believed to be lacquer—shows crazing and age-related wear, particularly around frequently used openings and lower areas exposed to road use. Despite this, the car retains remarkable presence and dignity.

Design & Coachwork Highlights

• Graceful, flowing Sedanca Coupé proportions

• Distinctive Gurney Nutting styling cues, including:

  • Opera lamps on the scuttle

  • Faux “pram irons” accenting the rear quarter panels

• Elegant maroon exterior complemented by beige interior

Overall Impression

Gurney Nutting Sedanca Coupés on the Rolls-Royce 25/30 chassis represent one of the most revered expressions of pre-war British luxury motoring. With its documented history, numbers-matching drivetrain, notable ownership, and highly regarded coachwork, this example offers exceptional pedigree and long-term potential. While showing honest age, its elegance and historical significance remain unmistakable.