Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Springfield Piccadilly Roadster. 1922
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1922 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Springfield Piccadilly Roadster.
Chassis number: 147JH
UK Registration Applied for.
This nut & bolt restored american built Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly roadster has been totally restored at vast cost. The car started out iin Life as a Picadilly roadster but was barn found in very dilapidaeted condition prior to the current restoration being undertaken.
The car was finished to match a Rolls Royce Advertisement of the period: "Finished in Lacquer of Gendarme Blue with black fenders & body striped in white, it will instantly appeal to the owner driver. As fitting this model, its upholstery is black leather". The car is in as new condition & drives beautifully. The result is a car epitomising the peak of 1920's styling whilst being in simply gorgeous condition.
To the rear is a large mototing trunk. The dickey seat folds open easily allowing for two additional passengers. We are in the process of servicing the car & final set up is to be done in March by noted Ghost specialist Carl Ford of Carl Ford Engineering.
The car is fitted with 4 brand new tyres & also has additonal spares mounted above both running borads. The Picadilly body was one of the most rakish & desirable in period, a style which it maintains until this day.
The convertible top is of grey mohair & is easily raised & lowered. Under the bonnet the engine bay is to show standards with gleaming copper & brass iin abundence. The original dash board has been retained exhibiting a wonderful patina of aged black paint. A full quotient of period instrumentation resides in their appointed places. Indicated mileage is 75,000.
WIth the service completed this car will be ready for extended summer motoring & continental touring.
1922 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Springfield Piccadilly Roadster. is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Essex by Prestige House for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 40/50 Silver Ghost Model Version : Springfield Piccadilly Roadster. Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1922 Sub type : Convertible Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
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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.