1912 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

VIN: 2169

$385,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Woodland Hills, CA; US

  • Event date

    Nov 11, 2017

  • Lot

    437

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    2169

  • Body style

    Open Drive Landaulette

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    70

  • Induction

    1x1

  • Interior Color

    Black leather, Beiqe cloth

  • Exterior Color

    Royal Blue

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Nickel trim, electric Bleriot bell headlights and kerosene style sidelights, pullup division and side windows, jump seats, single right side spare, bulb horn.

Condition

Rare coachwork from Muhlbacher et Fils in Paris Delightful history from new into the Thirties and at one point allegedly owned by Tsar Nicholas II, an attribution refuted by RollsRoyce records that put it firmly in the New World into the 1930s Featured in the movie My Fair Lady Old paint over older paint, dull brightwork, scarred wood Aged rear compartment upholstery Dirty chassis and engine Recently used and possibly usable but really a restoration project with a colorful history (even without the Tsar)

Market commentary

This is the only car that stalled on the block during the auction, necessitating a hurried consultation among the estate trustees before cutting it loose, a timely and appropriate decision to accept this realistic price.

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