The Obsessed Automobilist
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written by David Berthon
The Obsessed Automobilism
Imported in 2015 this low-slung 1931 close-coupled sports saloon was supplied new in the U.K. to the celebrated horse racing identity, the Hon. Dorothy Paget. Chassis 48GX, just one of several Rolls-Royces that would be delivered to the overtly eccentric and immensely wealthy racehorse owner and breeder.
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15 years of passion. Or was it obsession?
Ever since I learnt to drive on a 1910 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, I’ve been obsessed with this celebrated collector car. Okay, so that was in 1959 but my enthusiasm for Henry Royce’s masterpiece is still as strong today as it was back then. An enjoyable read…..
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The Agony and The Ecstasy
It’s perhaps the most recognised automotive symbol in the world. Nicknamed at various times the Flying Lady or the Silver Lady, the Spirit of Ecstasy, has adorned the radiator of Rolls-Royce cars since early 1911. However, behind the Spirit of Ecstasy is a story of romance and intrigue which forms one of the most poignant legends in automotive history. Read on…..
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The Somewhat Understated Rolls-Royce New Phantom
For many years the Rolls-Royce New Phantom was overlooked in collector car terms, understandably overshadowed by the celebrated Silver Ghost which was a very hard act to follow. However, the arrival of the New Phantom in 1925 answered many of the Ghost’s then deficiencies, and for those that have owned and driven both, the New Phantom is in many ways a more complete design. Enjoy…
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