conceptcarz.com

1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Company was founded by engineer Frederick Henry Royce and entrepreneur the Honourable Charles Stewart Rolls, and prior to 1908, manufactured a variety of models at its Manchester premises (In 1908 they relocated to a new factory in Derby). They produced cars with two, three, four, and six cylinders and even worked on a V8, before Managing Director Claude Johnson's decision to focus on the 40/50hp model that would become known as the 'Silver Ghost.' It had first appeared at the 1906 London Motor Show and the following year earned its nickname when chassis number '60551' was exhibited wearing silver-painted tourer coachwork by Barker & Co.

1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost photo
LWB Touring Car
Chassis #: 72 LG
View info and history
The Silver Ghost was powered by a 7,036cc (later growing to 7,428cc) side-valve six equipped with a seven-bearing crankshaft and pressure lubrication. The chassis was comprised of channel-section side members and tubular cross members that were suspended on semi-elliptic springs at the front and a 'platform' leaf spring arrangement at the rear. The rear suspension setup was soon revised, and the transmission was changed to a three-speed gearbox with direct-drive top gear replacing the original four-speed/overdrive top unit in 1909.

Numerous improvements would be made during its 20-year production lifespan with perhaps one the most important changes being the adoption of servo-assisted four-wheel brakes towards the end of 1923. From 1921, two spark plugs were fitted to each cylinder with a choice of coil ignition or magneto. The earlier cars were fitted with a trembler coil to produce the spark with a magneto as an optional extra which later became standard. Rolls-Royce instructed its customers to start the engine on the battery/trembler and then switch to magneto.

In 1914, electric lighting became optional and was standardized in 1919. Electric lights replaced the older ones that used oil or acetylene. Electric starting was fitted from 1919.

1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost photo
LWB Touring Car
Chassis #: 72 LG
View info and history
From 1921 through 1926, the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost series chassis were built by Rolls-Royce of North America, Inc. in the Springfield, Massachusetts factory. The production of Silver Ghosts was subsequently followed by the new Phantom series from 1926 until the facility closed its doors in 1931. From 1921 to 1926, a total of 1,703 Springfield Silver Ghosts were built.

From 1906 to 1926, Rolls-Royce built a total of 7,874 examples of the Silver Ghost.


by Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2019

Related Reading : Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost History

In 1906 a new model, the 4050 horsepower, was developed with a longer chassis and a six-cylinder engine. The popularity of the new Rolls-Royce grew quickly as it developed a reputation for smoothness, silence, flexibility and, above all, reliability. In 1907 a writer from the Autocar described riding in the Rolls-Royce 4050 hp as ....the feeling of being wafted through the countryside. Engineers....
Continue Reading >>

Related Reading : Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost History

The Rolls-Royce vehicles have always been the pinnacle of design, technology, and ambiance. The loudest noise that could be heard by occupants of their vehicles was said to be the clock. In 1904 engineer Frederick Henry Royce joined with the entrepreneur and businessman, the Honorable Charles Stewart Rolls. This union became known as the Rolls-Royce Company. The Silver Ghost became available in....
Continue Reading >>

1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Vehicle Profiles

1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
5-Passenger Open Tourer

Coachwork: Mann Egerton & Co
Chassis #: 109MG
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Tourer

Coachwork: Steuart & Co.
Chassis #: 47AG
Engine #: 144AL
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Open Tourer

Coachwork: James & Co.
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Tourer

Coachwork: Cunard
Chassis #: 65 UE
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Drophead Coupé

Coachwork: Windovers
Chassis #: 32SG
Engine #: P68
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Phaeton

Coachwork: Brunn
Chassis #: 39AG
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Oxford Tourer

Chassis #: 95MG
Engine #: 20-92
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Torpedo Phaeton

Coachwork: Barker
Chassis #: 50UG
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Roadster

Coachwork: Plaxton
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost vehicle information
Tourer

Coachwork: Locke

Recent Vehicle Additions

Performance and Specification Comparison

Price Comparison

$365-$12,000
1921 Silver Ghost
$12,000-$25,000
1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Base Price : $12,000

Compare: Lower | Higher | Similar

Silver Ghost

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
144.00 in.
6 cyl., 453.28 CID., 50.00hp
144.00 in.
6 cyl., 453.47 CID., 45.00hp
143.00 in., 143.50 in.
6 cyl., 453.47 CID., 45.00hp
143.00 in., 143.50 in.
6 cyl., 453.28 CID., 50.00hp
134.00 in.
6 cyl., 453.28 CID., 50.00hp
134.00 in.
6 cyl., 429.36 CID., 48.00hp
134.00 in., 144.00 in.
6 cyl., 429.36 CID., 48.00hp
$12,000 - $12,000
134.00 in.
6 cyl., 429.36 CID., 48.00hp
143.50 in.
6 cyl., 453.00 CID., 48.00hp
$15,500 - $15,500
144.00 in.
6 cyl., 453.28 CID., 48.00hp
143.50 in., 144.00 in.
6 cyl., 448.46 CID., 40.00hp

Related Automotive News

Rare Barnfind Mercedes-Benz and Concours-Restorations Parade at Bonhams Scottsdale Auction

Rare Barnfind Mercedes-Benz and Concours-Restorations Parade at Bonhams Scottsdale Auction

A rare and special barnfind Mercedes-Benz – surely one of the last unrestored 300S Roadsters – will line up with a parade of concours-standard restorations at The Scottsdale Auction, Bonhams motor cars season-opener staged at the Westin Kierland Resort,...
The Maharajah's Symmetrical Motor Car

The Maharajah's Symmetrical Motor Car

A 1924 Vauxhall 30-98 OE Velox Tourer, recognized by many as the finest British sports car of the vintage era, originally owned by Hari Singh, the last Maharajah of Kashmir, is one of the highlights of Bonhams annual Bond Street Sale on 1 December. The...
RARE, CELEBRATED CUSTOMS AND HOT RODS AMONG FEATURED VEHICLES DURING BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

RARE, CELEBRATED CUSTOMS AND HOT RODS AMONG FEATURED VEHICLES DURING BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

Boyd Coddingtons Alumatub (Lot #1434), which was built on the very popular American Hot Rod TV series on the Discovery Channel, will cross the block in Scottsdale Brass Monkey is a full custom build of a 1939 Chevrolet truck (Lot #1329) bu...
THE FINEST CARRERA MODELS AND RARITIES FROM ITALY TO FEATURE PROMINENTLY AT BONHAMS SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

THE FINEST CARRERA MODELS AND RARITIES FROM ITALY TO FEATURE PROMINENTLY AT BONHAMS SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

Impressive line-up of German and Italian sports cars headlines January sale in Arizona Select consignments still sought Bonhams fifth annual Scottsdale auction will feature, among many exciting automobiles, an incredible selection of sports...
THE FINEST CARRERA MODELS AND RARITIES FROM ITALY TO FEATURE PROMINENTLY AT BONHAMS SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

THE FINEST CARRERA MODELS AND RARITIES FROM ITALY TO FEATURE PROMINENTLY AT BONHAMS SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

Impressive line-up of German and Italian sports cars headlines January sale in Arizona Select consignments still sought Bonhams fifth annual Scottsdale auction will feature, among many exciting automobiles, an incredible selection of sports...