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The Springfield 40/50 became more American in makeup under the design leadership of Maurice Olley. Typically, U.S.-built cars lagged behind their English counterparts due to the need for American drawings to be checked and approved, often only after mechanical tests at Derby. Once approval was granted, tools had to be made further causing delays by many months. The first 1,000 Springfield-built 40/50's were produced with right-hand drive - left-hand drive became available in 1925 as six-volt electrics had one year earlier. Other advances included a twin-coil ignition with dual distributors and a new three-speed gearbox with center shift better suited to American customers who shifted gears as infrequently as possible.
This 'Pall Mall' Sports Tourer was delivered new to Mr. J. R. Thompson, Sr. of Chicago, IL on May 12, 1925, and stayed with him for a number of years. In the mid-1970s this Ghost, still carrying its original body # M 1111, was purchased by Mr. William Pettit and restored to show winning standards.
This Silver Ghost is powered by a 7.4-liter water-cooled side-valve, 6-cylinder engine developing 85 horsepower. This 1925 model was the first year for left-hand drive Ghosts and 3-speed manual transmission.
This 'Pall Mall' Sports Tourer was delivered new to Mr. J. R. Thompson, Sr. of Chicago, IL on May 12, 1925, and stayed with him for a number of years. In the mid-1970s this Ghost, still carrying its original body # M 1111, was purchased by Mr. William Pettit and restored to show winning standards.
This Silver Ghost is powered by a 7.4-liter water-cooled side-valve, 6-cylinder engine developing 85 horsepower. This 1925 model was the first year for left-hand drive Ghosts and 3-speed manual transmission.
2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $203,500
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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