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23/09/2026 4:26 am
...especially when it comes as the wrapping for a Franklin Mint 1921 Rolls Royce, which is always a tonic for the soul. This little jewel arrived yesterday and though I knew about one windshield being removed the surprise was both front windshields and the mascot were no longer on the model. But, all of this was a quick fix and this morning she is looking much better. I have yet to apply the NOVUS touch, which I sense will have to be done with the lightest touch possible, with all of the trim on this model. I have wanted this one for a while, but most of them are in the UK or US and the shipping costs were substantial, so I had to bide my time.
(Yes, that is a new (#4) architectural feature under construction in the background, but it won't be posted in the immediate future, as the one I completed last week is scheduled to appear first.)
23/09/2026 4:52 am
an absolutely remarkable model, and car! From Franklin Mints golden age. Heres a little bit of its history and some 1:1 pics.
https://www.travelgumbo.com/may-25-2020-1921-rolls-royce-silver-ghost-copper-reno/
23/09/2026 6:13 am
A beautiful model LONG loved by the collectors here. Congrats, you attained a great example and the pieces were all there to restore!
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23/09/2026 10:30 am
@geoff-jowett Thank you for that article. It was very interesting, as well as informative. The only other Rolls Royce I know of that was partially constructed of copper is a 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, affectionately known as the 'Copper Kettle:'
This Rolls-Royce Phantom III has a very interesting early history. It started life in 1937 with a limousine body built by a small English coach building company called W.C. Atcherley; it was one of only ten Rolls-Royce cars built by that company. In 1947, having been bought by Rolls-Royce collector John Gaul, it changed bodies to this extravagant design by Freestone & Webb, which uses a double skin of copper over steel for the fenders and includes many luxury fittings. It was known to Gaul's friends and family as 'Gaul's Copper Kettle.' During the late forties and early fifties the car was shown at many European concours becoming famous throughout Rolls-Royce circles. The car has now been fully restored for its current owner, for his collection.
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23/09/2026 10:33 am
@perrone1 Thanks, Tony, I've been wanting this one for ages.
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23/09/2026 12:03 pm
One of the crown jewels from Franklin Mint. When I first saw this model I knew it had to be a part of my collection which it has been for many years now.
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23/09/2026 12:40 pm
@bob-jackman I agree and I am very pleased to finally have one in my little group.
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23/09/2026 5:52 pm
No, thank you sir! That is one Rolls I have never seen before. Talk about distinctive!Thank you for that article. It was very interesting, as well as informative. The only other Rolls Royce I know of that was partially constructed of copper is a 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, affectionately known as the 'Copper Kettle:'
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