dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) During weekend 23/24 June, I visited the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Rally at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs., UK and as usual there were many interesting cars to admire and photograph. The first day's photos were spoilt by mystery camera sensor soiling and resultant hazy images … but I've managed to rescue a few pics. Amongst the more interesting cars was a restored 1914 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 'C-Series' Chassis Nr. 67RB with Kellner of Paris 'Torpedo Phaeton' coachwork. The original coachwork was 'lost' after the first Portuguese owner fitted a shooting brake body - but in 2009 the original body was refitted after being discovered in the Netherlands by Steve Litton of Vintage & Auto Rebuilds Inc., Ohio. The firm completed a concours standard chassis/body restoration and in 2015 the car was awarded top honours at the prestige Pebble Beach USA Concours d'Elegance. The car was exhibited at the RREC Rally in the Jonathan Wood Vintage and Thoroughbred Restorations Ltd marquee where visitors were fascinated by its special 'furniture' … please read the photo captions to eventually view same … and which obviously impressed the judges and resulted in yet another Concours d'Elegance award and rosette as shown in the final two photos. 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! 1914 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost C-Series with Kellner of Paris Torpedo Phaeton coachwork - exhibited by Jonathan Wood Vintage & Thoroughbred Restorations Ltd. … 'Special furniture' not visible in this photo. cont'd … Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1914 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost C-Series with Kellner of Paris Torpedo Phaeton coachwork - exhibited by Jonathan Wood Vintage & Thoroughbred Restorations Ltd. … 'Special furniture' not visible in this photo. cont'd … ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548187'>More sharing options...
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dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 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! Many RR enthusiasts were dressed very smartly for the rally but what is drawing this gentleman's attention? cont'd … Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Many RR enthusiasts were dressed very smartly for the rally but what is drawing this gentleman's attention? cont'd … ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548188'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 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! … sure he looked at the beautifully restored Silver Ghost engine … cont'd … Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … sure he looked at the beautifully restored Silver Ghost engine … cont'd … ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548189'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 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! … and the Elliot, Bleriot and Rolls Royce instruments in the 'cockpit' … cont'd ... Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … and the Elliot, Bleriot and Rolls Royce instruments in the 'cockpit' … cont'd ... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548190'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 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! … and the 6 trumpet rubber bulb operated horn was interesting … as was the immaculate tool kit including Dunlop wrench … cont'd … Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … and the 6 trumpet rubber bulb operated horn was interesting … as was the immaculate tool kit including Dunlop wrench … cont'd … ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548192'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 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! … and the beautifully presented Dunlop spare wheel ... cont'd …. Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … and the beautifully presented Dunlop spare wheel ... cont'd …. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548194'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 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! … and the steering wheel ignition and throttle controls also received admiring glances … cont'd …. Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … and the steering wheel ignition and throttle controls also received admiring glances … cont'd …. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548195'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) … but everyone who entered the Jonathan Woods marquee was mostly impressed by the rear passenger compartment interior 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! … 6 visitors admiring same … the 7th chap kneeling and reading the car's description and history has already photographed the very special interior … cont'd … Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … 6 visitors admiring same … the 7th chap kneeling and reading the car's description and history has already photographed the very special interior … cont'd … ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548196'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) … now look at something very special … 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! … a burled walnut cocktail cabinet in the luxurious passenger compartment … just the job for a day out at a 'point to point' meeting … or Ascot … or the Epsom Derby Never was a truer word said than, "They just don't make 'em like they used to !"… But maybe the exhibitor should have displayed some suitable flowers atop the side cupboards? And I wonder if the chauffeur was offered a glass on a hot day? And was he also 'butler for the day'? cont'd ... Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … a burled walnut cocktail cabinet in the luxurious passenger compartment … just the job for a day out at a 'point to point' meeting … or Ascot … or the Epsom Derby Never was a truer word said than, "They just don't make 'em like they used to !"… But maybe the exhibitor should have displayed some suitable flowers atop the side cupboards? And I wonder if the chauffeur was offered a glass on a hot day? And was he also 'butler for the day'? cont'd ... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548199'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 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! However, flowers or no flowers, the wonderful old car won its class in the Silver Ghost Concours judging cont'd ... Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! However, flowers or no flowers, the wonderful old car won its class in the Silver Ghost Concours judging cont'd ... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548201'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) … and here's the proud owner's red rosette attached to the Spirit of Ecstasy 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! A comparable vintage RR Silver Ghost of this quality and proven provenance would cost upwards of c.£1.5 million One thing's for sure … I could never afford a vintage RR However, one of my prized bookshop finds is a copy of Kenneth Ullyett's 'The Book of the Silver Ghost' complete with a facsimile edition of "Instructions for the Care of 40-50 H.P Six Cylinders Rolls Royce Cars 1909 ". The owner's manual was originally priced at 21/- i.e. 1 Guinea … it's a fascinating read. Just checked the original price of a 'Torpedo Phaeton' Silver Ghost in 1914 … £1314-7s-8d plus : Bulb horn £4-2s-6d, Lifting jack £1-11s, Tyre pump £1-18s, Tool roll £3, Tyre repair kit 8s-0d, petrol funnel 6s-0d, and number plates £1-17s-6d That's all folks … Hope you enjoyed the photos. i might post a few more pics of other RR cars seen at the rally. Best wishes dunk PS: All photos taken with Leica SL / 24-90mm .. apologies for 'hazy sensor images ' … somehow sensor became covered in a hazy film … responded to a wet clean next day. Edited July 2, 2018 by dkCambridgeshire 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! A comparable vintage RR Silver Ghost of this quality and proven provenance would cost upwards of c.£1.5 million One thing's for sure … I could never afford a vintage RR However, one of my prized bookshop finds is a copy of Kenneth Ullyett's 'The Book of the Silver Ghost' complete with a facsimile edition of "Instructions for the Care of 40-50 H.P Six Cylinders Rolls Royce Cars 1909 ". The owner's manual was originally priced at 21/- i.e. 1 Guinea … it's a fascinating read. Just checked the original price of a 'Torpedo Phaeton' Silver Ghost in 1914 … £1314-7s-8d plus : Bulb horn £4-2s-6d, Lifting jack £1-11s, Tyre pump £1-18s, Tool roll £3, Tyre repair kit 8s-0d, petrol funnel 6s-0d, and number plates £1-17s-6d That's all folks … Hope you enjoyed the photos. i might post a few more pics of other RR cars seen at the rally. Best wishes dunk PS: All photos taken with Leica SL / 24-90mm .. apologies for 'hazy sensor images ' … somehow sensor became covered in a hazy film … responded to a wet clean next day. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286186-concours-winning-1914-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-at-rrec-rally/?do=findComment&comment=3548211'>More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted July 3, 2018 Share #12 Posted July 3, 2018 Always good to see your photos from the rally Dunk. Don't know whether my cousin's Silver Wraith II is back on the road again, or whether he made it to the rally. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 3, 2018 Share #13 Posted July 3, 2018 A lovely set of a lovely subject. In equestrian evens in the US the red rosette signifies second place. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted July 3, 2018 Share #14 Posted July 3, 2018 What an incredible vehicle. Great series. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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