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Pebble Beach Auctions 20131925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Salamanca Permanent
Coachwork by Willoughby & Co.
SOLD $203,500
Estimate
$200,000 - $250,000
Chassis
S242PK
Engine
1424
Car Highlights
Unrestored, Incredibly Original, and Wonderfully Preserved
One of the 37 Salamanca-Bodied Springfield Silver Ghosts Built
Highly Desirable Late-Production Left-Hand-Drive Springfield Silver Ghost
Formerly Owned by Swiss Transport Museum and Robert Holmes à Court
A Beautiful Example of Bespoke Classic Era Motoring Excellence
Technical Specs
7,428 CC L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Rolls-Royce 2-Jet-Type Carburetor
48.6 HP (taxable) at 1,200 RPM
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
2-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Front and Rear Live-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical and Cantilever Leaf Springs