2020 |
Passion of a Lifetime1919 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle Tourer
Coachwork by the Style of Million-Guiet
SOLD £1,023,000
Estimate
£1,000,000 - £1,400,000
Chassis
24LW
Engine
TW72
Car Highlights
A Stunning and Utterly Unique Example of “The Best Car in the World”
High-Performance Alpine Eagle Speed Model with Desirable Factory Options
Originally Delivered to Uruguayan Politician, Diplomat, and Businessman
Diego Pons
Magnificent Restoration Performed by Marque Specialist P & A Wood
and Steve Penny
Exquisitely Detailed Throughout and Presented with Period-Correct Accessorie
Technical Specs
7,428 CC L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Updraft Rolls-Royce Carburetor
50 HP at 1,500 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
Rear-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Cantilever Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers
Saleroom Addendum
♢ Please note that this lot is Swiss registered and has Swiss registration. This lot has entered the UK on a temporary import bond, which must be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside the UK.