Lot 1145

Fort Lauderdale 2019

1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Pickwick Limousine by Willoughby

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$140,000 - $180,000 USD | Not Sold

United States | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Chassis No.
S64LK
Engine No.
22643
Body No.
WC914
  • Rare right-hand drive example built at the Rolls-Royce factory in Springfield, Massachusetts
  • High-quality restoration completed by Sleeping Beauties of Brisbane, Australia
  • Fully documented car; regularly serviced by a Rolls-Royce specialist
  • Includes original owner's manual, service receipts, tools, and awards
Addendum: Please note that the title is in transit. Please note the title for this lot is in transit. A 4-6 week delay is expected.

This Silver Ghost with Pickwick style coachwork was completed by Willoughby & Co and features four individual seats, two-fold down occasional seats, foot rail, wind down glass division, megaphone, hand straps, extendable cigar lighter and roller blinds.

This rare right-hand drive example was built at the Rolls-Royce factory in Springfield, Massachusetts. The car was completed in December of 1924 and delivered to its first owner, the Swindle Family, on August 6, 1925. It remained their personal transport up until 1933.

Following the passing of Mr. and Mrs. Swindle the car was kept in storage by the family for many years. Eventually it was sold to a gentleman in North Hampton who shortly decided to part ways and then sold the vehicle to Mr. Ron McLeod of Brisbane Australia around 1989. Shortly thereafter the car was turned over to Sleeping Beauties of Brisbane, Australia to complete a high-quality restoration.

The vehicle again changed ownership in 1997 to Dr. John Matheson of Sydney, Australia and he entered the car in several rallies eventually selling the car in 2000. The car changed hands once again in 2015, its radiator was rebuilt prior to the sale.

A fully documented car, it’s accompanied by its original owner's manual, service receipts, tools, and awards. The car has been regularly serviced by a Rolls-Royce specialist. The car starts easily and out on the open road the car performs as it should. The engine pulls strongly and the car handles and stops efficiently. Everything works as it should, including the vacuum windscreen wiper. Turn indicators have been discreetly fitted into the existing lights for modern day safety.