Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost 1925
General description :
1925 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost tourer.Chassis number: 62EU
Registration number: SV4966
Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1925 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer for sale. This splendid-looking Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer hails from 1925 and according to factory records, was delivered new with coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly to Captain George Clark of St Andrews, Scotland. Within four years it had passed to a Captain Richie who took it to Kenya where he served as a chief game warden until the end of WWII.
By 1947 the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer was in the care of a rancher, Captain Harries, in whose family it remained until 1968 before being sold to Kenyan rally driver J. Jeeves. It was he who undertook a major restoration of the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer which included having the engine overhauled by a Rolls-Royce specialist commissioning a new body from skilled Nairobi-based coachbuilder Cassini & Tonolo.
This was reputedly one of five Rolls Royce Ghosts they rejuvenated using aluminium panelling over a metal frame in deference to the Kenyan climate. The handsome dual cowl design is in the style of Barker.
Migrating to Rhodesia in 1971 and then to South Africa some eight years later, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer was subsequently placed into storage. De-commissioned especially for the 1993 Commemorative Alpine Trial, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer reportedly completed the event with aplomb and minimum use of engine oil. Finished in white over black, complemented by a black interior, it has very good bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox.
The dual cowl Tourer's impressive specification includes, scuttle mounted side lamps, two-piece windscreen with side deflectors, a distinctive austere-type rear screen, twin side-mounted spare wheels, Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot and badge bar. The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer comes with side screens twin tonneau covers and a full length roof all being in good order.
The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer has been serviced previously by ‘Marque’ specialist Alan Glew. More recently it went to ‘Marque’ specialist Lee Kenworthy and had £10,000.00 spent on it preparing it for the Via Hellenica Rally covering over 1,000 arduous miles through Greece. The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer performed faultlessly on the rally starting instantly each day taking winding passes up to 6,500 ft. in its stride. Post rally, it went to the Priory Vintage Car Company for a tune up and is now extremely well.
1925 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 : 1925 Sub type : Pick up Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
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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.