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Est: £600,000 - £900,000
1914 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost London-to-Edinburgh Skiff in the style of Labourdette
United Kingdom • 31 Oct 2026 • Lot 117
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AI Listing Summary
This London-to-Edinburgh specification Silver Ghost boasts a unique and beautiful Labourdette-inspired skiff body, constructed from wood for lightness and performance. It has a documented history, has won multiple awards, and has been enjoyed on extensive international rallies, covering approximately 20,000 miles.
Condition
9
Award winner, museum piece, concourse favored, meticulously crafted
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
23UB
Odometer:
20,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The London Auction event, 31 October 2026.
£600,000 - £900,000 GBP A desirable late-production, London-to-Edinburgh-specification Silver GhostMagnificent, meticulously crafted wooden skiff coachwork—a feast for the eyesInspired directly by a period creation of the renowned Jean-Henri LabourdetteAn exceptional combination of the finest engineering and craftsmanshipAn award-winner and favourite museum and concours exhibition piece for nearly three decadesUsed by its late owner for some 20,000 miles of international rallying enjoymentOne of the most beautiful extant examples of the “parallel bonnet” Silver Ghost THE SKIFF GHOSTChassis number 23UB is recorded in its factory build records as being a sought-after late-production “parallel bonnet” example finished to London-to-Edinburgh specification, complete with high compression pistons, and was originally mounted with a limousine by Barker.
It was intended for delivery to Sir George Riddel, but ...
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£27,000
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£191,139
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£1,815,069
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