Chassis 50UG 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost chassis information

Torpedo Phaeton
Coachwork: Barker
Chassis #: 50UG

Sold for $379,500 at 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions.
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.

The prior owner acquired the car in 1990 and immediately commissioned a professional restoration. After the work was completed in 1995, the car was shown at a number of events, including the Meadow Brook Concours in 1995, Amelia Island Concours in 1999, and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. In every event it attended, it was an award winner.

In early 2007, the car was sold to Mr. John O'Quinn.

In 2011, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's Arizona sale where it was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $450,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $379,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011

2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :

$300,000-$450,000

Sale Price :

$379,500

2018 1
2017 2
2016 1
2015 2
2014 3
2012 1
2011 1
2008 1
2007 1
2005 1

Year	Avg. Sale	High Sale	# of Sales
2018	$350,826	$350,826	1
2017	$94,336	$110,000	2
2016	$437,484	$437,484	1
2015	$148,496	$166,992	2
2014	$144,992	$203,491	3
2012	$200,000	$200,000	1
2011	$379,500	$379,500	1
2008	$198,327	$198,327	1
2007	$511,500	$511,500	1
2005	$103,500	$103,500	1

Recent Sales

(Data based on Model Year 1921 sales)

1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost 'London-to-Edinburgh' Tourer Chassis#: 48CE Sold for $350,826 2018 Bonhams : London Olympia
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 32SG Sold for $110,000 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Phaeton Chassis#: 33NE Sold for $78,671 2017 Bonhams : The Spa Classic Sale
1921 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST – LONDON TO EDINBURGH STYLE TOURER Chassis#: 48CE Sold for $437,484 2016 Coys - Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Cabriolet Chassis#: 61 NE Sold for $166,992 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Limousine Sold for $130,000 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Saloon Sold for $100,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
1921 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50 HP SILVER GHOST CABRIOLET Chassis#: 32SG Sold for $131,486 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS
1921 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50 HP SILVER GHOST TORPÉDO Chassis#: CW29 Sold for $203,491 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50 HP Oxford Tourer Sold for $200,000 2012 Leake Auctions - Tulsa
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost Phaeton Chassis#: 50UG Sold for $379,500 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions
1921 Rolls-Royce 45/50hp Silver Ghost Salamanca Cabriolet Chassis#: 182 AG Sold for $198,327 2008 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars
1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost Torpedo Phaeton Sold for $511,500 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
1921 Rolls Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Touring Phaeton Chassis#: 47 AG Sold for $103,500 2005 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

Vehicles That Failed To Sell

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 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 40/50hp Silver Ghost Tourer	34 AG	2013 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais		$150,000	$200,000
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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