Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Hooper Limousine. 1911
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1911 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost.
Chassis number: 1645
Registration number: B58-282 (B Columbia)
A spectacular Silver Ghost carrying its original & grand Hooper Limousine bodywork. This car has been under the current ownership for over a decade during which time it has done several thousand mile plus tours & also won prizes. The car has been shown at Pebble Beach in recent years.
The cars engine has had a recent overhaul including High Compression pistons from noted specialist Steve Litton along with rebored blocks, etc etc. The correct Charles A Vanderveld (C.A.V.) dynamo has been refurbished & is fitted. The car sits on straight sided tyres mounted to Warland artillery wheels, but has a set of beaded edge versions available with the car. The car has won a price recently for "Quietest Ghost Engine"; a testament to the quality of the rebuild. The car comes with reprints of the Hooper catalogue for 1912 that shows illustrations of the car’s body, and the Booklet “Running Instructions for the C.A.V. Dynamo Lighting and Starting System”.
All four doors can be locked, which makes the car much better for keeping one’s luggage safe when on a tour. The front compartment is quite spacious, and the seat is comfortable for longer drives. The steering is reasonably light, and the brakes work well – but only on the back wheels. The foot brake is very powerful and needs only a light touch. The governor works properly, and the clutch is silky smooth when oiled. The car has large windows and good mirrors, and is easy to drive in traffic, change lanes etc. There is a large opening vent below the windshield, which keeps the car from getting too warm on warm days. The windshield can be opened too, which is helpful when the car is stationary or moving slowly.
The car has an extensive history file with multiple pictures from the 1960's onwards & also one pre ww1 photograph. The car is due to be used for the coming summer season in British columbia prior to shipping over to us in September. It is available for inspection & purchase prior to then & will ship anywhere in the world from British Columbia if purchased prior to arriving with us. We will be taking more extensive pictures of the car in Vancouver around March/April time.
The car comes with most of the essential tools, a hard-cover Owner’s Manual and all the relevant Silver Ghost Association publications.
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1911 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Hooper Limousine. is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £780000.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 40/50 Silver Ghost Model Version : Hooper Limousine. Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1911 Sub type : Sedan 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.