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30/04/2026 10:56 am
The first motorized carriages were basically continuing the horse drawn carriage by merely replacing the horse with an internal combustion, electric or steam driven engine. This 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Landaulet continues that design with carriage set above the wheels and the frame above the axles. The high center of gravity contributed to a harsh ride and limited speed on secondary and unpaved roads. Of course the carriage on this Rolls was as plush as the wealthy owner's living room with plush seating to allow you to bounce around in relative comfort while you yelled through the horn for your chauffer to slow down!!!
30/04/2026 2:40 pm
Rich, thanks for the story and photo's, just not something I would collect.
30/04/2026 6:12 pm
This model has been on my hit list for some time, but the few that show up are very pricey, so I will have to wait. Not that I expect prices to fall, of course. Thanks for the pics and history, RS.
This post was modified 6 months ago by GDH
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30/04/2026 6:24 pm
I use this model to 'show off' the detail in 1/24 scale. Up there with the best, if not the best in 1/24. Thanks Rich
01/05/2026 12:21 am
This one reminds me a bit of some of my Matchbox Yesteryears.
01/05/2026 8:22 am
@geoff-jowett Have it, love it for the same reasons you state Geoff. Thanks for the pictures and writeup Rich.