1915 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Torpedo Tourer

October 9, 1915, is the documented test date for 24 CB, making it one of the later 40/50 HP Rolls-Royce's produced before the Great War and constructed with all the improvements introduced since production began in 1907. The most notable feature, yet the least visible, is its very rare and highly desirable Colonial Alpine Cagle Chassis complete with a four-speed gearbox, 7428cc inline 6-cylinder engine, producing 50 horsepower at 1,500 RPM. There is a 4-speed manual gearbox and larger 2-wheel mechanical drum brakes. This example rides on a 146.5-inch wheelbase frame with semi-elliptic springs suspending the front axle and cantilever springs suspending the rear axle.

This is one of very few Silver Ghosts to survive with its original coachwork. Built for a Royal navy Commander by Maythorn, the curved rear panels were formed over an ash frame. With its bare alloy bonnet, it is typical of more sporting models built on the London to Edinburgh chassis. This car saw service as a reconnaissance vehicle in France during World War I and spent years in Kenya.

The car features the very rare Alpine Eagle chassis with a four-speed transmission, larger brakes and tuned engine to offer an unparalleled touring experience. It has been fitted with custom Maythorn & Son Torpedo Tourer coachwork with a bare alloy bonnet and curvaceous lines for a decidedly sporting appearance.

The Silver Ghost was powered by a 453 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine offering 50 horsepower. It has a live-axle suspension with semi-elliptical front springs and cantilever rear springs.

The Silver Ghost was restored in the United Kingdom in 1993, prior to being sold to the current owner in 2003.