This is a big piece of jewelry; it is gorgeous down to the polished
hardware. It's actually more than jewelry, you can get behind the
wheel and go for a drive. Imagine the reaction you will get! Owning
this car will give you an experience you will never forget.
HISTORY: This is one of the last Silver Ghosts built. By 1926
Silver Ghosts cost an astonishing $16,000. The Piccadilly was
sportier than most Rolls-Royce motor cars of the late 1920s and was
often ordered by fashionable playboys of the era. Around 80
Piccadilly roadsters were built on the Silver Ghost chassis between
1919 and 1926. 1926 was the only year for the left hand drive. This
car was delivered to it's original owner Mr WJ Upson with a sedan
body. In the 80s it was fitted with this Piccadilly roadster body.
In 2009-2010 it was restored to show quality By Rolls experts at
Buess Restorations. It was then shown at the extremely prestigious
2016 Pebble Beach concourse D'Elegance.
EXTERIOR: Very sporty Piccadilly roadster with knife edge fenders.
The body is pristine. I did not find any kind of imperfection; it
is laser straight with no damage. The paint in polished like glass.
All 6 wire wheels are restored and have new whitewall tires. The
roadster top is meticulously restored and is wearing a rich gray
canvas. It has a matching set of side curtain windows. In back is
an optional luggage rack. In front is the iconic Rolls Royce grill
and Spirit of Ectasy ornament. It has 2 huge nickel plated
headlamps and matching cowl lamps.
INTERIOR: Very impressive. There are so many interesting details
and it's all meticulously restored. Perfectly fitted glove soft
leather upholstery.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It is mechanical artwork! Restored like new and
decorated with polished brass and copper. It is an inline 6
cylinder 40 hp engine with dual ignitions. Rebuilt by expert Erick
Rose, upgraded with light weight forged pistons. I've never heard
an engine idle down as low as this one, it's impressive.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The rumble seat opens in 2 sections. Inside you
will find a rebuilt seat wrapped in glove soft leather without any
wrinkles.
UNDERSIDE: The underside is also beautiful to look at. It is
rebuilt and detailed to high standards. Polished gloss black metal,
brass and copper accents, covered and laced springs: it is
impressive. The 3-speed trans has been upgraded with a Gear Vendors
overdrive for easier cruising. The big muffler contributes to it's
name, it's called a Silver Ghost in reference to being as quiet as
a ghost.
CONCLUSION: I have spent some time on the internet comparing the
different Picadilly roadsters and I believe we have the best
looking one there is. The knife edge fenders, colors and the high
level of detail make this one stands out amongst the others. It is
a piece of mechanical art that you draws you in more so than just a
glance. It is more than that though, it drives! Imagine the
experience of getting behind the wheel of this stunning automobile
and going down the road! It will be a moment you will never forget.
Driving a 57 Chevy or Chevelle in comparison would be like staying
at a Holiday Inn vs the penthouse at a Ritz Carlton! Don't miss out
on this amazing experience.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
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Rumble seat
Dual side mounts
Side curtains
Luggage rack
White walls
Golf bag door
Overdrive
Dual ignition