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1923 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST LIMOUSINE
COACHWORK BY WINDOVERS
Registration No. Not U.K. registered
Chassis No. 28LK
Engine No. R7
Green and black with black leather to the front seats and red cloth to the rear.
Engine: six cylinder, side valves, 7,428cc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: two wheel drum; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic leaf springs, rear, cantilever. Right hand drive.
The Rolls-Royce motor car has been widely accepted as the ultimate symbol of quality for almost nine decades. Its image has been one of inspiration and its legacy has been preserved through two great wars, tremendous depressions and the onslaught of fierce competition. The six cylinder, 40/50hp "Silver Ghost", introduced in 1906 at the London Motor Show at Olympia swiftly established itself as the ultimate in luxury motoring and was soon credited with the title of "The Best Car in the World". This remarkable model remained in production for almost twenty years, with only minor modifications, and was solely responsible for establishing the firm's reputation for engineering excellence.
Silver Ghosts were delivered in chassis form to the coachbuilders' workshops, where bespoke coachwork was designed to the new owner's specific requirements. This particular car was shipped to Alexander P. Moore at The Phospher Bronze Co. in Madrid on 1 June 1923. It was fitted with limousine coachwork by Windovers, twin spare wheels and all the brightwork was finished in nickle plate. It appears from the chassis records that the car returned to England in February 1925, when it was purchased by a Mr J. Max Bonn of Brook Street, London W1, who kept it for three years before selling to Walter Kent of Stanmore. Little more is known about the ownership history, although there are various photocopies of receipts relating to work carried out by the factory in the early 1930's.
The car is offered today requiring some restoration work, following a long period of storage. It is still fitted with its original Windovers coachwork with division, which appears to be in good sound condition, and the engine is believed to be the original, which has not been run for a number of years, and may require a considerable amount of re-commissioning. The wheels appear to have been changed from the original, and it is now fitted with pre-war P100 headlamps. The paintwork is of a reasonable standard, finished in green and black with black wings and the doors open and close well. The rear compartment is upholstered in red cloth with beige headlining and the drivers seat trimmed in its original black leather. The dashboard appears original and all the instruments look correct.
It is believed that the car has spent some of the more recent years in Luxembourg and Holland, and is sold un-registered in England. At the time of writing we were unsure of any paperwork available with the vehicle, and would invite prospective purchasers to contact the Motor Car Department prior to the sale for clarification.
An interesting and original Silver Ghost.
COACHWORK BY WINDOVERS
Registration No. Not U.K. registered
Chassis No. 28LK
Engine No. R7
Green and black with black leather to the front seats and red cloth to the rear.
Engine: six cylinder, side valves, 7,428cc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: two wheel drum; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic leaf springs, rear, cantilever. Right hand drive.
The Rolls-Royce motor car has been widely accepted as the ultimate symbol of quality for almost nine decades. Its image has been one of inspiration and its legacy has been preserved through two great wars, tremendous depressions and the onslaught of fierce competition. The six cylinder, 40/50hp "Silver Ghost", introduced in 1906 at the London Motor Show at Olympia swiftly established itself as the ultimate in luxury motoring and was soon credited with the title of "The Best Car in the World". This remarkable model remained in production for almost twenty years, with only minor modifications, and was solely responsible for establishing the firm's reputation for engineering excellence.
Silver Ghosts were delivered in chassis form to the coachbuilders' workshops, where bespoke coachwork was designed to the new owner's specific requirements. This particular car was shipped to Alexander P. Moore at The Phospher Bronze Co. in Madrid on 1 June 1923. It was fitted with limousine coachwork by Windovers, twin spare wheels and all the brightwork was finished in nickle plate. It appears from the chassis records that the car returned to England in February 1925, when it was purchased by a Mr J. Max Bonn of Brook Street, London W1, who kept it for three years before selling to Walter Kent of Stanmore. Little more is known about the ownership history, although there are various photocopies of receipts relating to work carried out by the factory in the early 1930's.
The car is offered today requiring some restoration work, following a long period of storage. It is still fitted with its original Windovers coachwork with division, which appears to be in good sound condition, and the engine is believed to be the original, which has not been run for a number of years, and may require a considerable amount of re-commissioning. The wheels appear to have been changed from the original, and it is now fitted with pre-war P100 headlamps. The paintwork is of a reasonable standard, finished in green and black with black wings and the doors open and close well. The rear compartment is upholstered in red cloth with beige headlining and the drivers seat trimmed in its original black leather. The dashboard appears original and all the instruments look correct.
It is believed that the car has spent some of the more recent years in Luxembourg and Holland, and is sold un-registered in England. At the time of writing we were unsure of any paperwork available with the vehicle, and would invite prospective purchasers to contact the Motor Car Department prior to the sale for clarification.
An interesting and original Silver Ghost.