Equipment
RHD. The oldest surviving Ghost aside from R Rs, originally delivered to Sam Stevens in Rome, NY. Replacement period origin body very similar to the original. Brass everywhere. Restored to a high standard and carefully maintained. Ex Kirk Gibson and Millard Newman. Rick Carroll Collection.
Market commentary
This is a seriously old Rolls Royce, with magnificent details and an impeccable restoration by Jonathan Harley. The bidders obviously had been lying in wait for it to cross the block and pounced enthusiastically, driving the price to benchmark levels.