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In 1921, Rolls-Royce opened a plant in Springfield, MA, to make the Silver Ghost. These cars were almost identical to the British-manufactured examples including right-hand drive. There were minor differences from the U.K. versions such as the wheels, tires, lamps, electrical system, and battery. Otherwise, the specifications were identical and they were made to the same high-quality standards. The engine was a 7.4 liter 6-cylinder producing about 85 horsepower. In 1925, the Springfield cars changed to left-hand drive.
This Silver Ghost Riviera Town Car, serial number 390XH, is one of the most opulent Rolls-Royces. The Riviera design was considered the epitome of Brewster coachwork. Fine carriage lamps are mounted behind the mahogany-trimmed chauffeur's compartment while the passenger compartment is upholstered in tan broadcloth embellished with an elaborate petit-point design. All hardware is gold-plated and the wood garnish moldings are inlaid in a floral marquetry pattern of rare woods handcrafted in Venice, Italy, by order of the original owner.
Brewster was purchased by Rolls-Royce in 1925, and the Springfield factory would fit the chassis with temporary seats and drive them from the Massachusetts plant to the Brewster factory in Long Island to be bodied.
This 1923 Springfield Rolls-Royce was originally fitted with a Pall Mall Touring body and sold to Mr. W.H. Harley who sold it back to Rolls-Royce in 1929. The body was removed and replaced with this beautiful Riviera Town Car made by Brewster. The Riviera model is considered one of Brewster's most beautiful creations. The two-person rear seat is in an enclosed cabin, while the front row is open-air. Only six Springfield Ghost Riviera Town Cars were made, and this example is thought to be the only example still in existence.
A.L. Humes of New York City took delivery on December 7th of 1929. While in his care, the car received the floral fabric upholstery on the rear seat, Venetian mahogany inlay, and the gold-plated trim and accessories.
It was later sold to collector Dr. Erle Health of Pittsburgh who had a full 100-point restoration done. Under Dr. Heath's ownership it won many awards, including the Scher Trophy for the best Silver Ghost at the RROC Annual Meet in 1973.
Dr. Heath sold the car in the 1980s and it subsequently passed through three more owners until collector Robert Pass acquired it in 2010 and had it reconditioned. It then won Best in Class at Amelia Island in 2012, and was shown at Pebble Beach in 2013 before joining the current owner's collection in 2014.
This Silver Ghost Riviera Town Car, serial number 390XH, is one of the most opulent Rolls-Royces. The Riviera design was considered the epitome of Brewster coachwork. Fine carriage lamps are mounted behind the mahogany-trimmed chauffeur's compartment while the passenger compartment is upholstered in tan broadcloth embellished with an elaborate petit-point design. All hardware is gold-plated and the wood garnish moldings are inlaid in a floral marquetry pattern of rare woods handcrafted in Venice, Italy, by order of the original owner.
Brewster was purchased by Rolls-Royce in 1925, and the Springfield factory would fit the chassis with temporary seats and drive them from the Massachusetts plant to the Brewster factory in Long Island to be bodied.
This 1923 Springfield Rolls-Royce was originally fitted with a Pall Mall Touring body and sold to Mr. W.H. Harley who sold it back to Rolls-Royce in 1929. The body was removed and replaced with this beautiful Riviera Town Car made by Brewster. The Riviera model is considered one of Brewster's most beautiful creations. The two-person rear seat is in an enclosed cabin, while the front row is open-air. Only six Springfield Ghost Riviera Town Cars were made, and this example is thought to be the only example still in existence.
A.L. Humes of New York City took delivery on December 7th of 1929. While in his care, the car received the floral fabric upholstery on the rear seat, Venetian mahogany inlay, and the gold-plated trim and accessories.
It was later sold to collector Dr. Erle Health of Pittsburgh who had a full 100-point restoration done. Under Dr. Heath's ownership it won many awards, including the Scher Trophy for the best Silver Ghost at the RROC Annual Meet in 1973.
Dr. Heath sold the car in the 1980s and it subsequently passed through three more owners until collector Robert Pass acquired it in 2010 and had it reconditioned. It then won Best in Class at Amelia Island in 2012, and was shown at Pebble Beach in 2013 before joining the current owner's collection in 2014.
2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale
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1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
(Data based on Model Year 1925 sales)
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster Chassis#: S169MK Sold for USD$291,000 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster by Merrimac Chassis#: S369RK Sold for USD$280,000 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster Chassis#: S77LK Sold for USD$550,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1925 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50HP SILVER GHOST ALL WEATHER TOURER Chassis#: S283 PK Sold for USD$308,000 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster Chassis#: S169MK Sold for USD$250,000 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction | |
1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Salamanca Permanent Chassis#: S242PK Sold for USD$203,500 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall Tourer Chassis#: S88LK Sold for USD$203,500 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
1925 Rolls-Royce 20hp Barrel-Sided Open Tourer by Rippon Chassis#: GCK19 Sold for USD$109,092 2010 Coys Auction - Blenheim Palace | |
1925 Rolls-Royce 20hp Sedancalette de Ville Chassis#: GSK55 Sold for USD$47,978 2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum | |
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Sold for USD$132,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | |
1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Rolling Chassis Chassis#: S152MK Sold for USD$49,725 2006 Bonhams - The Frank Cooke Collection | |
1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Rolling Chassis Chassis#: 278 Sold for USD$55,575 2006 Bonhams - The Frank Cooke Collection | |
1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Display Chassis Chassis#: S287PK Sold for USD$58,500 2006 Bonhams - The Frank Cooke Collection | |
1925 Rolls-Royce 45/50hp Silver Ghost Schapandrier-style Tourer Chassis#: 104 EU Sold for USD$164,573 2005 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia |
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1925 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost Berwick Sedan | S298PK | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | |||
1925 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost Berwick Sedan | S298PK | 2015 H & H RREC Burghley House | |||
1925 ROLLS-ROYCE SPRINGFIELD SILVER GHOST RIVIERA TOWNCAR | 390XH | 2015 BarrettJackson Scottsdale | |||
1925 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost Berwick Sedan | S298PK | 2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle | |||
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50 Dual Cowl Tourer | 62 EU | 2012 H & H Auctions Rockingham Castle | |||
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50 Sedan | S287PK | 2012 H & H Auctions Rockingham Castle | |||
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50hp Playboy Roadster | S227PL | 2003 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles, & Automoblia at RAF Hendon | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1925 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST PALL MALL TOURER | 2001 Kruse Auction San Antonio, TX | $81,000 | |||
1925 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST PALL MALL TOURER | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $85,000 |
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