Ordered new in 1911 by a flamboyant 21-year old Italian Count, he had it delivered to the Grand Hotel in Nice, and then took part in the second edition of the Monte Carlo Rally, finishing 4th overall. His grand daughter inherited it
The curved black lines on the coachwork and matching the openings of the doors are fascinating. And I don't think I've ever seen a windshield supported like that with the brass and silver stays running down the top and sides of the cowl, a section of windshield covering the top of the cowl, and apparently an opening in the middle of the cowl top? Strange.
She sold it, without restoring it. The new owner did the blank check restoration. The fortunate granddaughter skipped the fortune reducing restoration, took the money, and the new owner gets the glorious barnfind from the original owner family restored to what I posted... it's amazing. There are so few 1911 Silver Ghosts that come onto the marketplace
The curved black lines on the coachwork and matching the openings of the doors are fascinating. And I don't think I've ever seen a windshield supported like that with the brass and silver stays running down the top and sides of the cowl, a section of windshield covering the top of the cowl, and apparently an opening in the middle of the cowl top? Strange.
ReplyDeleteIt is a Rolls Royce!
DeleteThe Spirit of Ecstacy and a Silver Ghost....no more need be said!
ReplyDeleteI hope that granddaughter takes it out for a ride every so often. You will turn more heads with this than any modern sports car. deserves a WOOF!
ReplyDeleteShe sold it, without restoring it. The new owner did the blank check restoration. The fortunate granddaughter skipped the fortune reducing restoration, took the money, and the new owner gets the glorious barnfind from the original owner family restored to what I posted... it's amazing. There are so few 1911 Silver Ghosts that come onto the marketplace
Delete