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Ghost Motor Works Ltd
Exclusively Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Landway Farm Basted Lane Claygate Cross Kent TN15 8PY England
Telephone 01732 886002 Fax 01732 887466
e-mail enquiries@ghostmotors.co.uk
1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50 H.P Silver Ghost Open Tourer by Joseph Cockshoot
1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50 H.P Silver Ghost Open Tourer
by Joseph Cockshoot. Chassis number 1LE, this beautiful example is an
original, matching numbers Silver Ghost with matching engine, no. N87,
chassis and original Torpedo Open Tourer body by Joseph Cockshoot of
Manchester. It is believed the car spent much of its life, some 86 years,
in the Manchester area, having been originally ordered by Harrold Perry
Esq, a Yarn Salesman of Failsworth House, Failsworth, Manchester. The car
was later owned by Major Frederick Cundiff who was manager of the Presbury
Chemical Factory, his father being Sir William Cundiff, Lord Mayor of
Manchester. In recent years the car has formed part of a private
collection of vintage Rolls-Royces including several Silver Ghosts, 1LE
has been part of this collection for over 20 years. During this time the
car has been restored including a full and comprehensive engine rebuild
and a full rewire in the correct materials, since the restoration 1LE has
been used regularly enjoying long distance touring and taking part in the
RREC alpine tour, it has also appeared in many Tv productions including
‘Downton Abbey’ and The ‘Sandman’. The
car retains many of its original special features including original
fittings folding Auster screen, highly unusual wheel mud scrapers, full
and complete tool box and Dunlop spare wheel.
The black hood is new as are the
perfectly fitted side screens making touring in 1LE a pleasure. Offered
with an impressive history file which includes copies of the original
factor build sheets, a copy of a period Joseph Cockshoot & Co photograph
of the car, invoices for works carried out and a wonderful book of
detailed photographs. Performing
extremely well on the road and presenting in truly breathtaking condition
throughout this exceptionally special Silver Ghost must be seen to be
fully apricated. A rare opportunity to acquire a highly coveted example,
not to be missed.
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