Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost 1922
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Chassis number: 84TGEngine number: P226
Registration number: XM2825
Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1922 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Tourer for sale. A Multiple award winner at the RREC Rockingham Rally. This Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Tourer comes to us in superb condition having been restored and looked after without regard to expense. The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Tourer engine was fully rebuilt at vast expense by Ristes of Nottingham. Since then, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost has been set up and maintained by Carl Ford at The Priory Vintage Car Co.
Ordered new by one Mr Alexander, the Rolls Royce chassis was dispatched to Messrs’ Barker & Co to be fitted with the desirable dual cowl open touring body we find on the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Tourer today. D-rake steering was specified making for a comfortable driving position. The polished metal dash sports a full complement of instrumentation. An Austere screen folds out and up to protect the rear occupants.
The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Tourer is finished in mid blue over black wings, the paint being in exemplary order. To the interior is navy blue buttoned leather, again in perfect condition. A deep blue mohair hood completes the ensemble. To the rear is a capacious motoring trunk containing two large suit cases. Twin side-mount spare wheels are fitted to the running boards as is a Benzole spare petrol can.
A comprehensive vintage tool kit is stowed in the off side running board cupboard. Under the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost’s bonnet you will find the engine bay beautifully detailed as one might expect. The original under-trays are in still in place. A Klaxon horn is fixed to the bulkhead. The Rolls Royce engine runs in the traditional silence for which Rolls Royce Silver Ghosts are justifiably famous. Power is smooth and constant through the gears which are easily engaged. An assortment of bills and a photographic essay of the engine rebuild comes with the car. Simply put, this is a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost that wants for nothing and is impeccable order throughout.
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1922 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £325000.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 40/50 Silver Ghost Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1922 Sub type : Station wagon Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Normal
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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.