Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Rois Des Belges Tourer by Wilkinson. 1913
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1913 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Rois Des Belges Tourer by Wilkinson.
Chassis number: 2495
Registration number: C3977
Starting life as a Joseph Cockshoot of Manchester Landaulette built for one Mrs Holden of Hale Cheshire. The car then had an adventurous life including a stint though the 1930's 40's & 50's as a school bus in Kenya based on the edge of the Great Rift Valley & used for taking aspiring cricketers to away games. Carrier pigeons were strapped to the roof allowing the scores to be updated via a sort of bush telegraph as the match progressed. In 1957 The car car was raffled off to generate funds for a new chapel at the Pembroke house boarding school in Gilgil, then Kenya.
The car returned to its home land in 1972. by 1979 The car had its current & very elegant Wilkinsons Rois Des Belges body fitted to it. It has been in continuous Family ownership since then as a part of a significant collection.
The car had its engine rebuilt by noted Ghost expert Jonathan Harley & as a reult runs in unruffled silence. At the same time the Radiator was recored, the 7 main bearing remetalled & the cylinders rebored. Hard Chrome tappet barrels & plungers were also machined up at the same time.
The car comes with copious correspondence & pictures from different era's tracking the cars wonderful history. There are pictures of it & letters remeniscing about its time as a school bus in Africa etc along with assorted bills from Jonathan Harley.
The car is resplendent finished as it is in dark & medium green with the various panels chased in cream pin lines. To the interior is lovely stone coloured leather with just the right amount of patination. The usual guages are fitted along with an Elliot double speedometer & Charles A Vanverveld (C.A.V.) switchbox. An additional speedometer is installed to the rear for viewing by passengers. All brightwork on this cas is silver plates giving it a very opulent look when polished to show.
The car sits on Warland Artillery wheels shod with beaded edge tyres making for very light steering. A full quotient of nickel period lamps are also in situ. This is a beautiful car from decades long ownership & embodies in every sense exactly what an edwardian Ghost ought to be.
Attractively priced we expect it to sell quickly. We will of course properly photograph it upon its arrival with us in a few weeks.
1913 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Rois Des Belges Tourer by Wilkinson. 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 : Rois Des Belges Tourer by Wilkinson. Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1913 Sub type : Van 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.