Back in 1926, a car rolled off the production line. It was a 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer!
Built to be a little smaller and more affordable than the famous Silver Ghost, this car still had all the elegance and charm Rolls-Royce was known for, but more people were able to own one.
After starting its life as a very classy car sold by Rippon Bros, one of the top car companies at the time, its new owner drove it around the Huddersfield area, showing off its shiny parts and smooth ride. But then came World War II.
During the war, this Rolls-Royce was turned into a mobile cafe! It was used to serve food and drinks to hungry soldiers in Yorkshire. It even helped RAF (Royal Air Force) crews during those tough years.
After the war, the car disappeared until the 1950s, when a man named Harry Glover found it. It was in a very bad way after being left alone for so long, so Harry stripped it down to restore it. Later, his son-in-law, Les Gammon, took over and began bringing it back to life in 1982. The car got a new chassis, some new parts, and a whole new look thanks to coachbuilder Derek Leyshon-James, who gave it the style you see today.
Once it was rebuilt and happy again, it took part in rallies, even travelling to Ireland and joining fun events like the Gordon Bennett and Sporting Trials.
This very special 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer was recently sold at an auction. Now that it has a new owner, you might even see it driving past you on the road one day.
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