Barker

Cars with bodies by Barker

The car itself is credited to its chassis manufacturer. Open a car to see its individual chassis.

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  Daimler · 1948–1952

  2½ Litre Special Sports (DB18) by Barker

  500 Built

  Very RareCoachbuilt

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  Daimler · 1946–1953

  DE36 Straight-Eight by Barker

  Production not yet verified

  Coachbuilt

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  Rolls-Royce · 1937

  Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Barker, chassis 3BU168 (Goldfinger film car)

  1 Built

  Historically significantFilm & TV

Key facts

Founded

1710¹ Independently researched

Headquarters

Chandos Street, Covent Garden, London, England (later South Audley Street showroom)¹ Independently researched

History

Barker and Company is given as founded in 1710 with premises in Chandos Street, London; the page names no founder. Charles Barker continued the business alone after a partnership ended in 1802, and in 1852 the firm built the funeral car for the Duke of Wellington. It was reformed as Barker & Company (Coachbuilders) in 1905 and was the recommended bodywork supplier for early Rolls-Royce cars, also building on Bentley, Daimler, Napier, Packard, Cadillac, Duesenberg and Mercedes-Benz. It entered receivership in 1938, when its long-time rival Hooper took over the name and business.

Milestones

1. 1852
   Barker built the funeral car for the Duke of Wellington.¹
2. 1905
   The firm was reformed as Barker & Company (Coachbuilders).¹
3. 1938
   Barker entered receivership and Hooper & Co took over its name and business.¹

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   Barker and Co (Coachbuilders) Level C Grace's Guide

   • 1852: built the funeral car for the Duke of Wellington
   • 1905 reformed
   • 1938 receivership; Hooper took over
   • "Barker and Company, founded 1710"
   • Chandos Street, London; 1912 showroom at 66-68 South Audley Street
   • 1710; 1802; 1852; 1905; 1938 receivership and Hooper takeover

   Accessed 2026-11-13