Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Salamanca Body Mixed Media by Charlie Ross

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Salamanca Body

by Charlie Ross

Canvas Print

$65

Framed Print

$83

Art Print

$20

Poster

$20

Metal Print

$71

Acrylic Print

$79

Wood Print

$51

Throw Pillow

$27

Bath Towel

$37

Tote Bag

$24

Weekender Tote Bag

$43

Zip Pouch

$26

Portable Battery Charger

$47

Greeting Card

$4.45

iPhone Case

$32

Beach Towel

$37

Weekender Tote Bag

$43

Coffee Mug

$15

Men's Clothing

$41

Women's Clothing

$41

Youth Clothing

$37

Toddler Clothing

$35

Baby Clothing

$39

Title

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Salamanca Body

Artist

Charlie Ross

Medium

Mixed Media

Description

The model shown here is the 1924 Rolls-Royce 40/50 horsepower, universally known as the 'Silver Ghost' in yellow with the 'Salamanca' body style created by Barker & Co.(Coachbuilders) of South Audley Street, London. Rolls-Royce would not provide their own bodywork until early 1946.

It will be noticed that the radiator does not carry the 'Silver Lady' or 'Spirit of Ectasy' bonnet ornament. This was an optional extra and many chose not to have it, or decided to attach their own later on. It only became standard in the mid 1920's.

A total of 7874 'Silver Ghost' cars were produced from 1907 to 1926, including 1701 from the factory at Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (between 1921-26).

The car had a six-cylinder, 7036 cc engine (increased to 7428 cc from 1910) with the cylinders cast in two units of three cylinders each. Two spark plugs were fitted to each cylinder and, from 1921, a choice of magneto or coil ignition.

A three-speed transmission was initially fitted but a four-speed unit was introduced from 1913. Continuous development allowed power output to be increased from 48 bhp (36 kW) at 1,250 rpm to 80 bhp (60 kW) at 2,250 rpm. Electric lighting became an option in 1914 and was standardised in 1919. Electric starting was fitted from 1919 along with electric lights to replace the older ones that used acetylene or oil.

Production of the Silver Ghost was suspended during World War I, although the chassis and engine continued to be supplied for use in Armoured Cars.

The chassis had rigid front and rear axles and leaf springs all round. Early cars only had brakes on the rear wheels operated by a hand lever, with a pedal-operated transmission brake acting on the propeller shaft. The footbrake system moved to drums on the rear axle in 1913. Four-wheel servo-assisted brakes became optional in 1923.
Despite these technical improvements the performance of rival companies had improved to the extent that its previous superiority became seriously eroded.

The company decided to launch a replacement in 1925 which they called the New Phantom (Phantom I). After this, all undesignated 40/50 models were retrospectively called 'Silver Ghost' to avoid confusion.