Description
1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Alpine Eagle
1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Alpine Eagle tourer, chassis # 29ED, engine # 122R. Ordered by the Admiralty to latest Mark V specification as a staff car. Registered R2357 on 16th May 1915 and fitted with Barker tourer body, it was for 'use by the military on home or active service', recorded as being in Paris by the end of the year. Fascinating and detailed history in UK, Europe and 42 years in India. Full restoration of authentic original car in mid 1980's including fitment of elegant Radley-Morison style tourer coachwork. Owned 40 years, correct matching numbers, very attractive 4-speed tourer with mellow patina. CAV lighting with full bulkhead instrument set including rare Double-Elliot and motor aneroid . Previous winner of the R Symmons Trophy for the most elegant car at the RREC Annual Rally. A delight to drive, a veteran of the Motorola 1993 Alpine trial and other major trips. Regularly serviced, and in excellent mechanical order. Tour-ready with large toolbox, rear luggage case, Auster screen, tonneau covers and weather equipment. Chassis cards, VCC dated, with some spares available. In regular use, capable, fast and reliable, a prime example of the ultimate specification Edwardian Ghost. £325, 000. Private sale, email for full and further details.
