Torpedo Phaeton
Coachwork: Barker
Chassis #: 50UG
Chassis number 50UG was given the higher compression engine, higher speed gearing and 'D' rake steering and levers. After its testing was complete, the car was sent to Hooper & Co, where a Touring Phaeton body was fitted. It was fitted in ivory with a black chassis, under-fenders and wheels, as well as apple green leather.The car was built for Rolls-Royce of Bombay and shipped on board the S.S. 'Nankin' on November 4th of 1921 for the Calcutta Motor Show held on December 19th of 1921. This car, along with a Barker Cabriolet (chassis number 126 AG), were both featured in the December 17th issue of The Autocar.H.H. the Maharajah of Charkhari acquired the car at the Motor Show. On March 31st of 1926, His Highness returned the car to the factory, where it was given a polished alloy Torpedo Phaeton body with the work performed by Barker.
Years ago, the car was discovered in India where it still wore its period Barker polished alloy coachwork, and showing approximately 10,000 miles on the odometer.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Rolls-Royce
2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $379,500
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
(Data based on Model Year 1921 sales)
1921 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50 HP SILVER GHOST TOURING PHAETON Chassis#: 47AG Sold for USD$159,040 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost 'London-to-Edinburgh' Tourer Chassis#: 48CE Sold for USD$286,905 2019 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost 'London-to-Edinburgh' Tourer Chassis#: 48CE Sold for USD$350,826 2018 Bonhams : London Olympia | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 32SG Sold for USD$110,000 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | ![]() ![]() |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Phaeton Chassis#: 33NE Sold for USD$78,671 2017 Bonhams : The Spa Classic Sale | |
1921 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST – LONDON TO EDINBURGH STYLE TOURER Chassis#: 48CE Sold for USD$437,484 2016 Coys - Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Cabriolet Chassis#: 61 NE Sold for USD$166,992 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Limousine Sold for USD$130,000 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Saloon Sold for USD$100,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1921 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50 HP SILVER GHOST CABRIOLET Chassis#: 32SG Sold for USD$131,486 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS | ![]() ![]() |
1921 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50 HP SILVER GHOST TORPÉDO Chassis#: CW29 Sold for USD$203,491 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS | |
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50 HP Oxford Tourer Sold for USD$200,000 2012 Leake Auctions - Tulsa | ![]() |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost Phaeton Chassis#: 50UG Sold for USD$379,500 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | ![]() |
1921 Rolls-Royce 45/50hp Silver Ghost Salamanca Cabriolet Chassis#: 182 AG Sold for USD$198,327 2008 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost Torpedo Phaeton Sold for USD$511,500 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
1921 Rolls Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Touring Phaeton Chassis#: 47 AG Sold for USD$103,500 2005 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | ![]() ![]() |
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1921 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST | 48CE | 2016 Coys Blenheim Palace | $340,000 | $390,000 | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Tourer | 94NE | 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $240,000 | $280,000 | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Cabriolet | 32SG | 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $100,000 | $140,000 | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Tourer | 34 AG | 2013 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 45/50hp Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle Sports Tourer | 15TE | 2013 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $255,000 | $325,000 | |
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Oxford Seven-Passenger Tourer by Rolls-Royce Custom Coachwork 95MG | 95MG | 2013 RM Auctions Arizona | $220,000 | $300,000 | $400,000 |
1921 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost | 2012 Branson Auction Spring 2012 | $180,000 | |||
1921 Rolls-Royce 45/50hp Silver Ghost Drophead Coupé with Dickey | 9AG | 2011 Bonhams Bonhams Oxford, Collectors' Motor Cars | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Sedanca de Ville | 19 TE | 2003 Bonhams Lord's Cricket Ground 'Summer Vintage' | $60,000 | $65,000 |
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