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£149,390
374 — Ex-Alton Walker, founding Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster Coachwork by Merrimac Chassis no. S169MK Engine no. 20694
United States • 1 Jun 2014
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AI Listing Summary
This 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster, formerly owned by Alton Walker, has a rich history, including a body and engine exchange. While it presents an opportunity to own a Silver Ghost with known provenance, potential buyers should note the title discrepancy and the non-original components.
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The car has had its body and engine exchanged, which affects its originality and value. However, it has been well-maintained by a series of prominent collectors and has a known history. The car's title also indicates it's a 1924 model, creating inconsistency with the 1925 production date in the description.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
S169MK
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M1665 6-cylinder inline, side valve, 452 cu.ins, single carburetor, 100bhp at 3,000rpm Three-speed manual transmission Front semi-elliptic leaf springs and rear cantilever spring suspension *Owned by a series of prominent collectors of the marque and model *One of the most sporting Silver Ghost designs *Good tour car potential The American Rolls-Royce In 1920 Rolls-Royce made the dramatic announcement: "A limited number of Rolls-Royce chassis will be produced at the American Works, the same quality of materials will be employed as in England.
F.
Henry Royce is Engineer-in-Chief of the American operations.
The products of the American works will be drawn on for English as well as American patrons." Claude Johnson was to be Chairman of the American operation based at Springfield, Massachusetts, and from the outset it was abundantly clear that the traditions of excellence established in England would be maintained in America.
At this time Rolls-Royce had a one model policy a...
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£141,277
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£150,709
Median Price (Since 2020)
£247,111
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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