It doesn\u2019t happen very often so, when it does, it is certain to create a lot of interest.<\/p>\n
Indeed, many classic car enthusiasts from all over the world would love to own a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost so bids are expected to be intense at the auction on 1 September that takes place at Historics at Brooklands.<\/p>\n
The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost has been referred to as probably the best car anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n
In 1911 this luxury classic car came off the production line costing \u00a31,500 that equated to ten times the annual wage of the average professional. You could have bought a country house for that price back in 2011.<\/p>\n
Originally the car was known as the 40\/50hp before gaining the \u201cSilver Ghost\u201d tag due to its exquisite quality.<\/p>\n
Originally launched back in 1906 it was claimed by Autocar to be the “best car in the world.”<\/p>\n
The history behind this model was that it was delivered to Sir Adolph Tuck on 1 April 2011 who was Raphael Tuck\u2019s son. Raphael had made a fortune in postcards.<\/p>\n
The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost had a Landaulette body fitted so that Raphael could have a chauffeur to drive him around. It also came with a picnic basket and champagne holder.<\/p>\n
Rippon Brothers Ltd, who are a coach building company going back centuries and who, in 1584, manufactured a throne for Queen Elizabeth 1, re-bodied the Rolls Royce as a two-seater tourer.<\/p>\n
A guide price of between \u00a3450,000 to \u00a3550,000 has been set by the auction house Historics who are dealing with the sale.<\/p>\n
Historics Auction Director Edward Bridger-Stille stated: \u201cTo find a Silver Ghost for sale is a red letter day. The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is a treasured car, it was so advanced and expensive when it was launched. It could cost the same as a country home.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It doesn\u2019t happen very often so, when it does, it is certain to create a lot of interest. Indeed, many classic car enthusiasts from all over the world would love to own a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost so bids are expected to be intense at the auction on 1 September that takes place at Historics at Brooklands. The Rolls Royce … Continue reading