LOT 41

1922 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50hp Open Tourer Coachwork by Grosvenor Registration no. BF 8908 Chassis no. 85TG

Estimate: £225,000 - £275,000

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Lot 41

1922 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50hp Open Tourer
Coachwork by Grosvenor Registration no. BF 8908 Chassis no. 85TG

Bonhams July Motoring Auction|25 July 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1922 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50hp Open Tourer
Coachwork by Grosvenor
Registration no. BF 8908
Chassis no. 85TG

*In one family's ownership for 57 years
*Believed unique design
*Original coachwork, engine and gearbox

Sold new to a French artist and after a short
time destined for Capri, by the 1940s this
Silver Ghost was on the Eastern seaboard
of the United States. The Motor Car was eventually bought by a Michigan collector and astonishingly, the car remained within his collection for a further 57 years.
We are advised by the vendor that
engine and chassis are in fine order

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 73/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 19/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 14/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 2

Saleroom notices

Interested parties should note the car was serviced and given a clean bill of health by renowned Silver Ghost expert Alan Glew in March 2019 with bills of £11,000 available . The car has covered less than 300 miles since. To Schedule a video condition report for this lot please click here

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