1911 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST OPEN TOURER COACHWORK BY ROBERTSON OF GLASGOW Chassis No. 1757 Engine No. 1757 Grey and black with red leather upholstery Engine: six cylinder, 7,428cc, side valves, 48bhp at 1000rpm; Gearbox, three speed manual; Brakes: two wheel drum; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic leaf springs, rear, three quarter elliptic. Right hand drive. In its 84-year history, Raymond Lutgert is only the third owner of this motorcar. He acquired it in 1988 from Lord Elgin, Titular Leader of the Scots and who, were there still a Scottish kingdom, would be King of the Scots. The Robertson coachwork is believed to be the only known remaining example of this firm's work extant, which makes this Rolls-Royce the fourteenth oldest surviving Silver Ghost with its original body. During Lord Elgin's ownership of 1757 he had the car retrimmed to original specification by an elderly trimmer who had worked at Robertson's in that capacity. In addition, the car has had a total mechanical rebuild by Jonathan Harley Engineering at Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, along with coachwork and cosmetic refurbishing. While in Mr. Harley's care, 1757 was brought back to original specification and the later radiator bonnet and wings that had been fitted to the car during its life were replaced with the correct period items. The trim was not replaced due to its condition and authenticity; rather, it was rejuvenated with excellent results by the venerable Connolly leathers firm of Wimbledon. The colour scheme is subtly eye-catching with the coachwork finished in grey with black striping highlighted in red. A black top complements the red hide upholstery. This is a nickel-plated car with correct period accessories including a Boa Constrictor horn, double Elliott speedometer and a running board-mounted Klaxon horn. A Fryer-Auster rear windscreen has been installed for the riding comfort of rear seat passengers. Headlamps are by Rushmore with a running board-mounted carbide generator, combined with Lucas side lamps and tail lamp. A rear view mirror and bulb horn are also provided. A correct Flying Lady mascot crowns the radiator, the car rides on Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels and it carries a full set of spring gaiters as well as a full and authentic complement of engine and transmission underpans. The car has been declared correct and to specification by an acknowledged early Silver Ghost authority in the UK. Chassis 1757 is one of the most desirable of the original-bodied touring Silver Chosts.
1911 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST OPEN TOURER COACHWORK BY ROBERTSON OF GLASGOW Chassis No. 1757 Engine No. 1757 Grey and black with red leather upholstery Engine: six cylinder, 7,428cc, side valves, 48bhp at 1000rpm; Gearbox, three speed manual; Brakes: two wheel drum; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic leaf springs, rear, three quarter elliptic. Right hand drive. In its 84-year history, Raymond Lutgert is only the third owner of this motorcar. He acquired it in 1988 from Lord Elgin, Titular Leader of the Scots and who, were there still a Scottish kingdom, would be King of the Scots. The Robertson coachwork is believed to be the only known remaining example of this firm's work extant, which makes this Rolls-Royce the fourteenth oldest surviving Silver Ghost with its original body. During Lord Elgin's ownership of 1757 he had the car retrimmed to original specification by an elderly trimmer who had worked at Robertson's in that capacity. In addition, the car has had a total mechanical rebuild by Jonathan Harley Engineering at Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, along with coachwork and cosmetic refurbishing. While in Mr. Harley's care, 1757 was brought back to original specification and the later radiator bonnet and wings that had been fitted to the car during its life were replaced with the correct period items. The trim was not replaced due to its condition and authenticity; rather, it was rejuvenated with excellent results by the venerable Connolly leathers firm of Wimbledon. The colour scheme is subtly eye-catching with the coachwork finished in grey with black striping highlighted in red. A black top complements the red hide upholstery. This is a nickel-plated car with correct period accessories including a Boa Constrictor horn, double Elliott speedometer and a running board-mounted Klaxon horn. A Fryer-Auster rear windscreen has been installed for the riding comfort of rear seat passengers. Headlamps are by Rushmore with a running board-mounted carbide generator, combined with Lucas side lamps and tail lamp. A rear view mirror and bulb horn are also provided. A correct Flying Lady mascot crowns the radiator, the car rides on Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels and it carries a full set of spring gaiters as well as a full and authentic complement of engine and transmission underpans. The car has been declared correct and to specification by an acknowledged early Silver Ghost authority in the UK. Chassis 1757 is one of the most desirable of the original-bodied touring Silver Chosts.
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