In 1931 Rolls-Royce acquired Bentley Motors Ltd, and discontinued the Bentley 8 Litre car because of the perceived market overlap with the Phantom II, so the acquisition brought no car to produce. They quickly decided to create a new Bentley using the 20/25 engine, which formed the basis of the first Derby Bentley, the 3.5 litre. Cars from 1931 onward had automatic radiator control by thermostat. The 20/25 was in its third year.
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Source Wikipedia: Rolls-Royce 20/25Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
Rolls-Royce Limited's inter-war entry-level models
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The 20/25 also enabled Rolls-Royce to quickly capitalise on its 1931 acquisition of Bentley Motors Ltd.
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The 20/25 also enabled Rolls-Royce to quickly capitalise on its 1931 acquisition of Bentley Motors Ltd.
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Rolls-Royce Limited's inter-war entry-level models
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Cars from 1931 onward have an automatic control via a thermostat.
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The target market for the 20/25 was the same as the Twenty
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