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Rich Sufficool
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Starting with a 1914 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost special "London to Edinburgh" E-series chassis with higher compression engine, larger actual rear wheel lined brakes and other performance upgrades, it was given to coachbuilder Henri Labourdette for a nautical themed skiff body of triple mahogany slats over an ash wood frame with copper rivets. The car exists today, meticulously restored and has been shown at numerous events.

Model by Franklin Mint.

RRWood 007
RRWood 013
RRWood 019 001
RRWood 011
RRWood 016 002
RRWood 003 001
RRWood 005
RRWood 004
RRWood 001 001
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  • Thanks Rich, now I've got to do some investigation on this RR because I'm interested in finding out what that big metal looking box is in the middle of the dashboard. It seems like it continues through the firewall into the engine compartment.  
  • Steve 


   
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Rich Sufficool
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@100ford2003 It looks like it has enough push buttons for an AM/FM radio which would qualify it as an anachronism.



   
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David Green
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I like Steve am curious about that central instrument. Heater, early timing device?  



   
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John Napoli
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Not something I would collect, but the photos really make it look nice.



   
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Have it, love it especially the pictures and writeup.



   
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Geoff Jowett
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Posted by: @bob-jackman

Have it, love it especially the pictures and writeup.

+1!



   
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A great-looking Rolls-Royce in this nautical- themed look. Very nice one !



   
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Why do Rich's photos ALWAYS look better than holding the actual model in my hand???



   
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Rich Sufficool
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@stanton-lyman The pics are an A I construct. LOL



   
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