Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost 1923
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1923 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker LimousineChassis number: 56HG
Registration number: WY8329Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1923 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine for sale. Barker & Co. Ltd. were the favoured coach-builders for Rolls Royce Silver Ghost models. This 1923 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine with chassis No: 56HG was ordered in December 1922 and delivered in chassis form to Barkers on 31st January 1923. The completed Rolls Royce Silver Ghost was delivered to G. Dugdale & Co. Ltd. of Deansgate, Manchester. The Rolls Royce was for their esteemed customer, Sir Amos Nelson of Manor House Thornden-in-Craven, a Yorkshire cotton manufacturer.
The 1923 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine was still in use in 1938 in the ownership of an S. White and in 1963 passed through the hands of notable dealer Cecil Bendall, who sold the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost to an Oliver Purks. In 1964, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost passed into Dutch ownership and some thirty or so years later, it was back in England before crossing the water, yet again to Ireland.
Whilst in Irish ownership, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine has been most actively used in Ireland Section R-R.E.C. Events, as well as participating regularly in the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club’s Gordon Bennett Rally.
Seven years ago the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine was Purchased by a Hampshire wine maker and sparsely used for local jaunts and tours of the vineyard properties. During this time the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost had a complete engine rebuild by A & S engineering, a large part of which was entrusted to ‘Marque’ specialist Alan Glew. The Rolls Royce engine is still being run in and should be used gently for the next 1,000 or so miles. At the same time the radiator was rebuilt with just about everything else that was needing attention was also done. There are large bills on file that we will photograph as soon as the car arrives in the next week or two.
The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine 56HG is built on the long wheelbase chassis as an upright and period looking limousine. The coachwork is smartly presented in dark blue and cream livery, contrasting effectively with the polished aluminium bonnet. Distinctive features include the opera lamps mounted for the convenience of the rear passengers and the Rolls Royce is equipped with twin side-mounted spare wheels, running board-mounted spare petrol can and the distinctive Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot. A luggage rack accommodates suitcases during a longer tour. During the last ownership a period temperature gauge has been sourced and fitted, along with a new exhaust manifold and six new tyres
1923 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Essex by Prestige House for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 40/50 Silver Ghost Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1923 Sub type : Sedan Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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+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.