1920 | Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost

A resplendent 1920 Rolls-Royce Ghost Torpedo, exceptionally well maintained and offered from a private collection.
First owned by Marcel Boussac, it was updated with a Hispano Suiza front axle and servo-assisted brakes. Professionally repainted and re-trimmed in 2011.
1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle Skiff Torpedo. Coachwork by Labourdette. Registration no. 4928 DG. Chassis no. 40FW.

Little is known of this Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle's history other than that its first owner was textile manufacturing entrepreneur and racehorse breeder Marcel Boussac. At the time was, he was regarded as the wealthiest man in France (the Prix Marcel Boussac horserace is still run at Longchamps to this day). In addition to the Alpine Eagle specification mentioned in the build sheets, the chassis is designated 'high speed'. Boussac had his sporting Silver Ghost bodied by Labourdette, one of the oldest of Parisian master coachbuilders. The result, with its dual cowl and long doors, is undeniably very elegant. Other notable features include a top-opening windscreen and rear Auster screen. Furthermore, there are Lucas 'King of the Road' headlights and scuttle-mounted sidelights. Toby diver lamps can be found at the rear, all recently re-plated in nickel.

West Hoathly Garage repainted the Ghost in 2011 to a very high standard while the interior was beautifully re-trimmed at the same time. There is deep-buttoned light grey leather upholstery, a wooden dashboard and blue carpets. Front and rear tonneau covers are present also. Sensible upgrades include a Smiths 0-80mph speedometer, Smiths 8-day trip clock, electric fuel pumps and a fuel gauge concealed within the glove compartment.

This most elegant 1920 Rolls-Royce Ghost Torpedo is ideal for 20 Ghost Tours and many other prestigious historic motoring events.