Other Articles

The Prodigal Ghost

The Dabee Ghost is a prodigal son of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia, a Silver Ghost that was delivered new to Australia, was one of the Club’s foundation cars in 1956, left for a life in the USA in 1958 and returned to the fold in 2002. It has travelled widely here and in America, Europe and South Africa. Through all this, over 101 years, it not only retains its original Australian made Smith & Waddington body but it resides just 60km from its first home in rural New South Wales.

Spirit of Ecstasy

In 1901 a 26-year-old art student completed his studies at the Royal College of Art. In Newcastle upon Tyne, his father and uncle, designers and. manufacturers of wallpapers and friezes, were expecting him to return home to help them run their business, and pass on his knowledge to the city's up-and-coming craftsmen. Read on…

The Lady in the Legend

This article (pages 29-37) was published in the Rolls-Royce Motors “Journal” No15 in 1979. A wonderful addition to our articles of interest. Read on…

WHOSO overcomes his UNCLE by not freeing his TORSO

The commencement of this codified form of communication􀆟on was really quite innocent and simple. A worthy and fun read. Read on…

The 1906 Rolls-Royce Legalimit Vee-8

As its name implies, the ‘Vee-8 Legalimit’ was Charles Rolls’ response to the constraints imposed by Britain’s draconian road speed limits that had imposed harsh restrictions unchanged for more than half-a-century. Read on…

Something to Write Home About

Our very own Bob Roberts from the Hunter Valley took his 20hp Chassis Number GUK76 overseas to compete in this year’s RREC Rally, held at Stamford in Leicestershire, UK. He won first class in the Touring Car Class – Class 5

Body by R Fry & Sons

For over 40 years Club member Roger Fry has been restoring cars in Western Australia. Roger originally trained as a carpenter and the story of how he established his business is fascinating.

Silver Ghosts – Then and Now

A wonderful five part series. The stories of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts of the Veteran Car Club of Australia (Victoria).

Ghostly Qualities

“….people always want to believe in something special, whether it be a god, Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley or Don Bradman; we need something to revere. Thus Johnson carefully fed and watered the belief that the Rolls-Royce was godlike, infallible, inevitably superior".

Colour Schemes on Phantom III Bodies – 1936 to 1940

“Any colour so long as it’s black” it is alleged Henry Ford. Thankfully Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce was not aiming at the mass market, of course, and in any event it was not the Company that determined the colours. Steve Stuckey has done an excellent article on this topic.

Interior Colour Schemes and Fittings on Phantom III Bodies 1936 to 1940

The second article in a series of four to mark the 70th anniversary of sales production of the Phantom III. In this article Steve talks about the colours of upholstery, both front and rear, headlinings, carpets and woodwork, and end up with some observations on the contemporary costs of coachwork.

Advertising the Phantom III – 1935 to 1940

The third article in the series. In this article Steve talks about if you were in the market for a new Rolls-Royce, the likely advertising came from three sources: the Rolls­-Royce company itself, dealers, or coachbuilders (some of whom were also dealers). coachwork.

Original Owners of Phantom IIIs 1936 to 1940

The fourth and last article in a series marking the 70th anniversary of sales production of the Phantom III. In this article Steve talks about In this last article celebrating the 70th anniversary of production of the model, we will discuss who it was that purchased the cars.

Percy Wilbraham Northey (1872 – 1935)

A Great Man. There is only one PN… with his singular genius for detail, (he) has had almost more than any other living person to do with the maintenance of a unique standard of excellence … There has been no branch of motoring activity in which he has not played a conspicuous part… PN remains one of the outstanding personalities, uniting great force of character with singular charm.

Sir Henry Royce "An Abridged Life"

This is an edited version of an article published in the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia – Victoria Branch “Newsletter” No. 50 (May 1963) to mark the centenary of the birth of Sir Henry Royce.

Motor Launch “Gelyce”

A wonderful article and pics on this motor launch with its 4.9 litre Rolls-Royce engine, converted for marine use from its original Silver Cloud form.

Rolls-Royce R & The Schneider Trophy

The Schneider Trophy was a trophy awarded annually (and later, biennially) to the winner of a race for seaplanes and flying boats. The Rolls-Royce R engine featured prominently.

Eleanor – in Body or Spirit?

The story of artists Charles and Jo Sykes and their contribution to Rolls-Royce heritage.

The Spirit of Ecstacy

The story of the Rolls-Royce Radiator Cap.

The Story of the Spirit of Ecstacy (or the Flying Lady)

Introduced February 6th, 1911 as an optional extra.

An Innocent Bystander's Guide to Rolls-Royce & Bentley Model Identification

"Never say never and never say always".

Phantom II – Head Corrosion

With the approval of the Gillings Family.

Rolls-Royce & Bentley Jargon, Design & Trivia

With the approval of the Gillings Family.

The prosperous years: 1968 –1975

A MECHANICAL GENIUS AT RAYOL-CANADEL

Merger of Rolls Royce Motors and Vickers