Barker (coachbuilder)

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Barker was the recommended bodywork supplier for early

Some idea of the scale of their operations may be gauged from their advertisement in The Times on the opening of the 1912 Motor Show at London's Olympia. They described themselves as Coachbuilders to H.M. The King, London Retailers and Body Specialists for Rolls-Royce Cars. They advised the reader that Barker Bodies on Rolls-Royce chassis may be viewed on their own stand 146 as well as on Rolls-Royce Stand 72. The note is added: "Nearly 100 Rolls-Royce Cars, with Barker Bodies, of various types to order, can always be seen in course of completion at our Works. Complete Rolls-Royce Cars ready for immediate delivery". 66–68, South Audley Street, London W. Telephone Mayfair 5435.^[1]

Rolls-Royce did not provide their own bodywork until early 1946, when they introduced the Rolls-Royce and

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• Rolls-Royce

• Daimler 'special sports' coupés

One of these coupés was the personal car of Princess Elizabeth.^[

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Locations

From the announcement of their opening of new factory premises in Willesden 2 January 1939.[2]

Barker & Co., (Coachbuilders) Limited

• Showrooms: 66, South Audley Street, London, W1 (tel. Grosvenor 2421)
• Repair Works: 77, King's Road, Chelsea, S.W.3.(tel. Flaxman 5721)
• Factory: Elvedon Road, Willesden, N.W.10. (tel. Willesden 5901)

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