1921 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost

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8 жыл бұрын

Richard Does a great job explaining the history and how this magnificent car operates.
Was originally owned by a Supreme Court Justice and was the premiere car in the 5 season HBO series Boardwalk Empire.
Owner : Richard Hughes. 561 - 252 - 2102.
A Lightning Videos Production. John Koterba

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@lordsnivyofnottingham2948 2 жыл бұрын

I love how it is even smoother than modern cars. A testament to Sir Henry Royce.

@pamelaanton82 Ай бұрын

❤ Roy silver ghost is the best thing on planet earth

@hanky0958 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what he means by the 1930's being "horrible on innovation" in automotive history. Air conditioning, the automatic transmission, pop up headlights, the retractable hardtop, aerodynamics and other innovations come from the 1930's.

@jimfoo-6041 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful Car!

@jimfoo-6041 10 ай бұрын

Very Rare!

@pvtjetguy 2 жыл бұрын

This video was very well done! Thank you for sharing. However, there was an owner that was not mentioned and in his memory, I’d like to share that Jerry Immersi of Cars for Films was an owner, he was my uncle and he supplied cars for movies and TVs shows for 50years and was one of the owners of the car and the one that actually provided it to the Tv show Boardwalk Empire. I had the good fortune to spend a lot of time around this car but more fortunate to have had the time with Jerry a self made business success.

@TheNSAisWatching 3 жыл бұрын

fascinating presentation and wow what an amazing vehicle. I love these old cars and it was fun to learn more about this specific one as I'm also a fan of Boardwalk Empire. 👍

@Lucius1958 2 жыл бұрын

I remember my brother and I being given a ride in a Phantom I tourer, by Fred Jones of Farmington, CT. It was at Robertson Field, in Plainville, where our father & Mr. Jones were acquainted: we were fascinated by the Rolls, and Mr. Jones graciously gave us a ride. We later visited his collection; and my father bought a couple of his sculptures. There's a very nice Ghost that I have seen around Mystic, too...

@jimfoo-6041 10 ай бұрын

You needed a Pilots License!

@pesamas0000 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful classic 🌷🥰

@knut-hinrichqwalter2463 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first Rolls Rocye Sprinfield built with right hand steering I've ever seen, and also good to see a very noble car without the typical US american whim,the whitewall tyres. compliment Sir for Your knowledge and the presentation of Your car which shows its age with grace and dignity!

@ruipires7954 Жыл бұрын

Superb example !! Well done friend.

@kikobarros76 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely enjoyed a lot!!! I thought I read all about Rolls Royces, but you enlightened me!! I loved!!! Anything you need from Brazil???

@elliottanderson2453 3 жыл бұрын

1. Sir Henry Royce died on 22nd April 1933, not in 1934 as mentioned in the video 2. The change in colour of the badge from red to black did happen in the same year (1933) but it was not related to the death of Royce. It was related to changes in tastes and style, with customers tending to opt for more subtle colours on their cars in the early to mid-30s. In fact, Royce was even involved in the discussions to change the colour.

@tunneltug 3 жыл бұрын

The AMS and AJS series Phantom IIs were all furnished with the black badge from 1931

@rtman29 Жыл бұрын

Spot-on @elliottanderson 2453. Thank you for 'telling it like it is'.

@isaacyuhas6108 6 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@nihalyapa8826 6 жыл бұрын

well explained

@scotthamp384 Жыл бұрын

I love the contrast of the sky blue and black

@JadeVic 4 жыл бұрын

look at that beauty

@fernandosperotto9843 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing car

@congvub7142 Жыл бұрын

rolls royce very great, nice video

@bsullivan7 6 ай бұрын

Aircraft were very primitive at that time. It's odd that Mr Rolls didn't die in a car accident. But, apparently the plane rolled him. Very Sad.

@apl175 4 жыл бұрын

It's such a contrast - I just saw a video where a guy's grandfather born in 1920, got a ride in his grandson's 2017 Tesla Model S. I can understand why the grandfather was totally in awe.

@ianmontgomery7213 5 жыл бұрын

There is a Rolls Carmague in Melbourne that has a red RR badge.There were also 212 Shadows that had them to celebrate the 75th anniversary (if anyone is really interested I have a photo of that vehicle)

@stevenfromer3816 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous

@m0ther_bra1ned12 7 жыл бұрын

its gorgeous!

@ridwanmunib1454 2 жыл бұрын

Nice car

@ianmontgomery7213 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting that the Rolls Royce custom coach works badge is held on by what appears to be phillips head/slot screws. They must have been a later fit.

@geoffnoyes520 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, l noticed that, l believe that Philips type screw heads appeared in the 1930s, is that right,?. What a fantastic car!

@Yet_Another_Steve Жыл бұрын

Brit here. All my DIY is to the Rolls-Royce standard. Totally over-engineered but if it's worth doing, then it's worth doing well. Only problem is, that takes time. I also employ Walt Disney's idiom, if your first (over-engineered) attempt isn't quite right, tweak until perfection...now our house is either over-engineered perfection or completely unfinished ideas.

@lendlkaiser3622 4 жыл бұрын

My color, thanks!

@andrewward1887 2 жыл бұрын

The engine has the generator which is driven off the timing case by a shaft,the starter that looks like a generator is the starter which is chain driven.

@darkwatersband 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could afford something like that

@houseofthediamond8191 3 жыл бұрын

What's up with the overspray and Philips head screws on the coachwork badge?

@thomashambly3718 6 жыл бұрын

It must have felt like you were gliding along

@XanderKiger Ай бұрын

very complicated to start a car like that

@whatsthesolution2436 2 жыл бұрын

Boardwalk empire bought me here

@joshualaw375 4 жыл бұрын

Correct me if I'm wrong, but was this not also the same car (more or less) as Jay Gatsby's Rolls in the 1925 novel "The Great Gatsby"?

@ankursggbrsavadikar4188 6 жыл бұрын

Great car grandpa. Please take me for a ride. Haha love from India.

@lars9168 4 жыл бұрын

Leather trimmed everywhere

@maulanwong3841 3 жыл бұрын

That car is 100 years old now

@virginiawright2853 Жыл бұрын

Like a 20/25 and 25/30, it must have increased in value

@kayjay3708 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in possession of a 1923 silver ghost and was wondering if you would have any interest in the car it needs some restoring

@kayjay3708 2 жыл бұрын

It's a limousine as well and I'm pretty sure the factory color was the same as this one although it has been sanded

@minimaxima2640 2 жыл бұрын

Henry Royce died on the 22nd of April 1933 aged 70 years.

@paulstafford4784 2 жыл бұрын

Why does it have the grille of the Rolls Royce Twenty with the horizontal radiator slats ?

@hanky0958 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's because the car has Hooper style coachwork which has horizontal grill slats

@rtman29 Жыл бұрын

@@hanky0958 Nothing to do with "Hooper style coachwork". Horizontal radiator slats on a Rolls-Royce were never 'dictated' by the coachbuilder or style of coachwork. Springfield Silver Ghosts built from 1922 to 1925, like this one - chassis #122JG - had horizontal radiator shutters/slats. Vertical slats were introduced in 1926, continuing on the Springfield Phantom I when the latter type was launched at Springfield in 1927 (ref. 'Rolls-Royce in America' by John Webb de Campi, 1975 edition, page 180). Derby (UK)-built Rolls-Royce 20 hp cars, introduced in 1922, had horizontal shutters. But contrary to popular belief not all 'Twenties' were so equipped. In September 1928, nearing the end of 20 hp production, commencing with the GFN chassis series, vertical shutters replaced the 'iconic' horizontal type (ref. 'The Rolls-Royce Twenty' by John M. Fasal, 1979 edition, page 87).

@wholeNwon Жыл бұрын

Can't quite hear the clock.😄

@ianmontgomery7213 5 жыл бұрын

horizontal slats on the radiator shows it is a Springfield build.

@tomcummin6801 Жыл бұрын

Well if you were to take a stroll around a UK RREC event you will also find that early British built Rolls Royce cars also sported horizontal barring to their radiator grills as well. So that would make your assertion as to this feature being a Springfield identifier as incorrect. Enjoy your day.

@rtman29 Жыл бұрын

Only Springfield Silver Ghosts built from 1922 to 1925 had horizontal radiator shutters/slats. Vertical slats were introduced in 1926, continuing on the Springfield Phantom I when the latter type was introduced in 1927 ('Rolls-Royce in America' by John Webb de Campi, 1975 edition, page 180). As for the Derby-built Rolls-Royces with horizontal shutters, that was the 20 hp model introduced in 1922. But contrary to popular belief not all 'Twenties' were so equipped. In September 1928, nearing the end of 20 hp production, commencing with the GFN chassis series, vertical shutters replaced the 'iconic' horizontal type ('The Rolls-Royce Twenty' by John M. Fasal, 1979 edition, page 87).

@snipergang2493 3 жыл бұрын

Nucky Thompson brought me here

@arnabkumardey6604 6 жыл бұрын

price??

@lewspeedwagon6330 4 жыл бұрын

Arnab Kr Dey , ...$millions...

@ianmontgomery7213 4 жыл бұрын

@@lewspeedwagon6330 Wouldn't think so. The high price would USD500K or so but one worth buying could be anywhere from 150K on.

@CoolVanVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Asking around 200k. If interested. Contact me @ john@lightningvideos.com

@kevinquej1812 3 жыл бұрын

How moch

@alphaetomega 4 жыл бұрын

I had a Springfield P1 - probably better than the UK examples, haha

@jordyderidder8485 4 жыл бұрын

Don't think it was designed to be operated by someone who wears crocs....

@Allmentux Жыл бұрын

5:26 is not true. Thats an urban legend. They changed the colour to better work with other colours..black works just simply the best.

@rtman29 Жыл бұрын

Thank you @Allmentux for dispelling that hoary old myth about the reason for the change of RR radiator monogram badge colour. You are absolutely correct.