Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Barrel Sided tourer 1925
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1925 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barrel Sided tourer
Chassis number: 122AU
Registration number: BF7639
A stunning car bodied in the 1980's by Reeves as an exact copy of a Barker Barrel sided tourer. Indeed an original Barker car was used as a template to construct the car. It has the coachwork left in Raw polished aluminium giving it a Maharajah style appearance & clearly standing out when amongst other Rolls Royce cars.
At the time of the body being mounted to the car the chassis, engine, axles & brakes were all rebuilt to as new. Since then the car has covered very few miles & is consequently in commensurate wonderful mechanical condition. When viewed from underneath the car is spotless & looking new.
To the interior is buttoned blue leather throughout extending to the twin occasional stools that fold out of the bulkhead making the car a true 7 seat conveyance. An Auster style screen is also fitted for the protection of rear occupants.
The roof is of dark blue double duck canvas cloth & is in as new condition. A pair of tonneau covers come with the car covereing the front & rear passenger areas. A radiator cover also comes with the car made from the same double duck material. A full set of small tools is located in the running board.
Being a late Ghost this car is well suited to long tours. It is equipped with 4 wheel brakes & fuel delivery is via its originbal autovac unit. A large motoring trunk has ben restored & is fitted to the rear luggage rack.
The engine is a pargon of silence & is detailed to show standards with masses of polished brass & copper. A nickel Klaxon is fitted to the bulkhead.
To sum up, this is a very striking beautifully executed late Rolls Royce Silver Ghost incorporating all the improvements that had been devised to improve the cars during their 20 year production run. It needs nothing, wants for nothing & is ready for extended long distance use.
1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Barrel Sided tourer 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 : Barrel Sided tourer Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1925 Sub type : Pick up 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.