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£118,698

1925 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost 7-Passenger Oxford Tourer

United States • 13 Jul 2022

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AI Listing Summary

This 1925 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost is a rare example, with only 77 believed to have the Oxford seven-passenger touring coachwork. It features a rebuilt 7.4-liter inline-six engine, a Gear Vendors overdrive unit, and comes with extensive documentation and spare parts, making it a desirable collector's item.
However, the car has cosmetic imperfections, such as paint chips and corrosion, and some mechanical issues, like a finicky lighting switch, which may require attention. Despite these flaws, its history, rarity, and included extras enhance its value.

Condition

6

While the car has undergone refurbishment and restoration work, the listing mentions various chips and imperfections in the finish. Additionally, corrosion is noted on the water pump impeller shaft, and the lighting switch is described as "finicky." The odometer shows 90k miles, indicating use, and the car has been campaigned in various events, suggesting it has been actively driven and likely has wear consistent with its age and use.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

266KF

Odometer:

90,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This 1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 is one of approximately 1,700 Silver Ghosts built at the company’s American factory in Springfield, Massachusetts, and is said to be among only 77 clothed in Oxford seven-passenger touring coachwork.

Chassis 266KF was sold to its first owner in California in February 1925, after which it was purchased in 1943 by a second Californian who kept it for the ensuing 50 years.

It was then acquired in 1993 by the seller’s father, a marque collector and restorer who campaigned the car in various Rolls-Royce Owners Club and Silver Ghost Association meets and rallies including the 2003 Alpine Trial across Europe.

Power is provided by a 7.4-liter L-head inline-six that was rebuilt in the 1990s and is mated to a four-speed manual transmission fitted with a Gear Vendors overdrive unit.

Finished in green over black leather, the car also features a single updraft carburetor, an electric starter, mechanically actuated rear-wheel brakes, cantilever rear leaf springs, pain...