Michael Hiles Posted January 31, 2019 Share #11901 Posted January 31, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) In my poorly informed and narrow based opinion, it is a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. From the colour of the wheels, I would guess (and answer my own question sbove) that is "a" Silver ghost - not "the" Silver Ghost. (added confusion) But I could be wrong - or so my wife occasionally thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted January 31, 2019 Share #11902 Posted January 31, 2019 Indeed it is a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. Shot at Pebble Beach in 2016, it was one of six Silover Ghosts on display that year, suffiient for a class of their own.............and Yes, it's merely a Silver Ghost, not " the" car of this model. The car shown is a 1911 specimen, with coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly of London. Believed to be one of the first Rolls-Royce cars to feature a sliding sunroof. Owned by the original purchaser and then his surviving family for over 50 years. Restored to its original colors and conditionj in 2004 Your turn, Michael JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675237'>More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted January 31, 2019 Share #11903 Posted January 31, 2019 Another view of this beautiful example. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675245'>More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted January 31, 2019 Share #11904 Posted January 31, 2019 ...............and a final image, this time the engine bay. The reason I stopped to take more photos of this car as opposed to rhe other five, is that this was the only one of the lot that wasn't wildly overrestored with chrome, polished everything and totally inapropriate finishes & coatings that hadn't even been invented when this thing was new. All images - Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! SL / 24-90 V.E. JZG 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! SL / 24-90 V.E. JZG ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675258'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted January 31, 2019 Share #11905 Posted January 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, John Z. Goriup said: Restored to its original colors and condition in 2004 I question the "original" colour of its wheels, and particularly its springs. Does anyone have a contemporary photograph taken with a Leica? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted January 31, 2019 Share #11906 Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, hektor said: I question the "original" colour of its wheels, and particularly its springs. Does anyone have a contemporary photograph taken with a Leica? https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/253192-leica-sl-image-thread-post-your-examples-here/?do=findComment&comment=3074350d https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/253192-leica-sl-image-thread-post-your-examples-here/?page=71&tab=comments#comment-3070131 There are many variations and many different coachmakers Edited January 31, 2019 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11907 Posted February 1, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, Michael Hiles said: In my poorly informed and narrow based opinion, it is a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. From the colour of the wheels, I would guess (and answer my own question sbove) that is "a" Silver ghost - not "the" Silver Ghost. (added confusion) But I could be wrong - or so my wife occasionally thinks. I know I'm going to regret this, but what is "the" Silver ghost? Beautiful car, by the way, though I prefer the Barker version shown in Duncan's linked picture taken at Burghley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11908 Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, IkarusJohn said: I know I'm going to regret this, but what is "the" Silver ghost? Hi John, good question if not versed in the history of Rolls-Royce. The model in discussion was introduced in 1907 as the 40-50 hp. Their "demonstrator" cars were each given names, all starting with the word Silver, I believe the colour they were painted. One particular car, road registration number AX201, was named the "Silver Ghost" after which all 40-50 hp cars were referred to as "of the Silver Ghost" type. A whole book could be written on the history of the the 40-50 and maybe has. AX201 has been owned for as long as I can remember by the factory and been restored a number of times. In 1975 I was a passenger in it around Hyde Park (London) and the differential was incredibly noisy. When it came to Melbourne in 1978 that fault had been fixed. There is a lot on the web about the 40-50 Silver Ghost and the book by Bird and Hallows is worth acquiring. Have fun. Hektor Edited February 1, 2019 by hektor 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11909 Posted February 1, 2019 Thanks Hektor - my interest is more than passing. The father of a chap I was at school with called Gaisford had a Silver Ghost he had restored. It was a lovely open car, silver paint work and little side windows you could insert and remove. It was a beautiful car to my untrained eye, and lovingly restored ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11910 Posted February 1, 2019 Do you know where that car is now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11911 Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, hektor said: Hi John, good question if not versed in the history of Rolls-Royce. The model in discussion was introduced in 1907 as the 40-50 hp. Their "demonstrator" cars were each given names, all starting with the word Silver, I believe the colour they were painted. One particular car, road registration number AX201, was named the "Silver Ghost" after which all 40-50 hp cars were referred to as "of the Silver Ghost" type. A whole book could be written on the history of the the 40-50 and maybe has. AX201 has been owned for as long as I can remember by the factory and been restored a number of times. In 1975 I was a passenger in it around Hyde Park (London) and the differential was incredibly noisy. When it came to Melbourne in 1978 that fault had been fixed. There is a lot on the web about the 40-50 Silver Ghost and the book by Bird and Hallows is worth acquiring. Have fun. Hektor This is AX 201 i.e. the original 1907 'THE SILVER GHOST' which shared its name with all subsequent RR Silver Ghost models …. The car is owned by Bentley Motors and is displayed by dealer /restorer P&A Wood every year at the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Rally at Burghley Park, Stamford, Lincs. UK; it was restored by S C Gordon Coachbuilders and P&A Wood in 1991 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited February 1, 2019 by dkCambridgeshire 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675350'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11912 Posted February 1, 2019 No. This was in the early 1970s, and the family lived near Marton (a small town north of Wellington). I've googled Silver Ghost NZ and Gaisford, and found nothing but distraction ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11913 Posted February 1, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675352'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11914 Posted February 1, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675353'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11915 Posted February 1, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675354'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11916 Posted February 1, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675355'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11917 Posted February 1, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675357'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11918 Posted February 1, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3675358'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11919 Posted February 1, 2019 Great shots DK. Mine are all on slide film and not yet scanned. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11920 Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) All above AX 201 'THE SILVER GHOST' photos taken at RREC Rally June 2015 with Leica R9/DMR and 28-90R dunk Edited February 1, 2019 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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