Rolls-Royce 10 hp 1921
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1920 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle.Chassis number: 10CW
Registration number: RR7492
Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this rare 1920 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle for sale. This Rolls Royce vehicle has spent over forty years in storage and thus, the mileage is comparably low. It has just emerged from a fastidious and long term comprehensive restoration project.
The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost was constructed to a design by ‘Ferguson’ of Belfast, the brother of the well-known tractor maker and is a beautifully executed open tourer of lovely proportions. It is finished in grey with immaculate beautifully finished buttoned red hide seats to the interior. A useful ‘Auster’ screen deploys to the rear for the protection of the rear occupants.
The rebuilt Rolls Royce engine is in the process of running in and is also in superb order. It starts readily and runs silently exhibiting good power. The original under trays are also in situ. A sonorous nickel klaxon is mounted to the bulkhead.
The roof is of black double duck and furls down into a matching hood bag. A pair of tonneau covers come with the Rolls Royce with a useful luggage rack to the rear. The dash is beautifully made from a slab of solid American cherry wood as are the door capppings. Twin Cherry wood boxes of cabinet making quality are affixed to the two running boards.
This is a really fine sporting Rolls Royce Silver Ghost in absolutely beautiful freshly restored order throughout. It needs nothing doing to it and is ready for extensive use.
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1921 Rolls-Royce 10 hp is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £325000.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 10 hp Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1921 Sub type : Truck Location : Essex
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About Rolls-Royce
Well, ladies and gentlemen, today we're diving into the illustrious history of a brand that has always embodied the very essence of British luxury and craftsmanship - Rolls-Royce.Our story begins at the turn of the 20th century when two visionaries, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, decided to join forces. In 1904, the very first Rolls-Royce was born, the Rolls-Royce 10 hp. It was a modest start for a company that would go on to redefine automotive excellence.
But it wasn't until 1907 that Rolls-Royce truly made its mark with the introduction of the Silver Ghost. It was hailed as the "Best Car in the World" and set the gold standard for luxury motoring. With its whisper-quiet engine and exquisite craftsmanship, it was a statement of opulence and refinement.
The 1920s brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom I, an icon of its time. It was the first Rolls-Royce to feature a 6-cylinder engine and set the stage for the legendary Phantom line. This was the era when the Maharajas of India commissioned custom-bodied Rolls-Royces that were nothing short of automotive palaces.
Fast forward to the post-war years, and we have the Silver Cloud, a symbol of post-war British optimism. The Silver Cloud was elegance personified, with its flowing lines and handcrafted interiors. It was the choice of royalty, celebrities, and captains of industry.
But if we're talking about the epitome of Rolls-Royce luxury, it's the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, which graced us with its presence from 1968 to 1991. This was a car that made the statement that "if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it." Customization was the name of the game, and the Phantom VI was a canvas for the world's wealthiest to express their unique tastes.
Now, it's impossible to discuss Rolls-Royce without mentioning the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Produced from 1971 to 1995, it was a convertible and coupe version of the Silver Shadow. The Corniche was the quintessential grand tourer, a car for those who wished to traverse continents in absolute luxury.
But, alas, even the mightiest must face their decline, and Rolls-Royce was no exception. The company went through financial turmoil in the 1970s and 80s, leading to the takeover by Vickers plc. Then came the controversial BMW and Volkswagen ownership period, which divided enthusiasts.
Rolls-Royce regained its footing under BMW ownership, and the new millennium brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, a return to the company's roots of uncompromising luxury. The Phantom VII was a testament to British engineering and craftsmanship.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, brings us to today. Rolls-Royce continues to produce some of the most opulent, bespoke vehicles on the planet, a symbol of British imperiousness that has not waned with time. The spirit of Sir Henry Royce and Charles Rolls lives on in every car that bears the Spirit of Ecstasy, a testament to the enduring legacy of British automotive excellence.