alsancle Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 George didn't always have perfect taste. He ordered this Rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Yup......that car redefines ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Tough crowd... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 In deference to the current owner who is quietly known as a collecting godfather I’m withholding my criticism. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, alsancle said: In deference to the current owner who is quietly known as a collecting godfather I’m withholding my criticism. I love the chassis, history, and historical importance. The fact that it's severely cosmetically challanged is part of its charm. I would own it, clean it up, and drive it. It's a interesting addition to any Rolls or CCCA car collection. You're just not going to drive that car and pick up women with it. Not attrictive women anyways! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, edinmass said: You're just not going to drive that car and pick up women with it. Not attrictive women anyways! So what will the ones I can pick up with my new acquisition look like? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I like it. its certainly charming in its own way and a refreshing break from the rank and file R.R.'s of the period. Those, even though many indeed have stunning coachwork, I find a bit boring after awhile. I hate to say it but I sort of feel the same way about Duesenberg's. While I certainly appreciate wonderful coachwork and design its refreshing to see the rare, odd or ugly ducklings that have survived. Whether a RR or Duesenberg - those odd ducklings might not win at Pebble Beach or Amelia Island or fetch top dollar but they are certainly interesting and hold my attention. I can't really put my finger on why I feel that way. Maybe its the thought (or assumption) that because they were less attractive and desirable they may have avoided over restoration or modification and simply seem more honest. To the current custodian... thank you for preserving such a wonderful piece of history. I love it! It's unique, charming and interesting. Any photos of how it appears today? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 There are no modern photos of it. At least legible ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, edinmass said: I love the chassis, history, and historical importance. The fact that it's severely cosmetically challanged is part of its charm. I would own it, clean it up, and drive it. It's a interesting addition to any Rolls or CCCA car collection. You're just not going to drive that car and pick up women with it. Not attrictive women anyways! Some of us don’t worry about picking up women as we have a wife we married that is way above our station in life and better looking than we ever thought we would find. Plus I already get to have a young blond Miss Gracie (well 15 years old Use to have two but Miss Sophie is gone) riding in the back seat. So any Rolls or Bentley would be nice to have in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 After my divorce settlement 35 years ago I do not want a car that attracts women!!! 52 minutes ago, Terry Harper said: I like it I agree Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 34 minutes ago, alsancle said: There are no modern photos of it. At least legible ones. How about more photos from the old days? The head on view doesn't look bad to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 39 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said: How about more photos from the old days? The head on view doesn't look bad to me. Not much out here Bob. http://vintagemotoring.blogspot.com/2013/09/george-whittell-and-his-phantom-i-rolls.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, alsancle said: Not much out here Bob. http://vintagemotoring.blogspot.com/2013/09/george-whittell-and-his-phantom-i-rolls.html Look, They have the same headlamps. ACD wouldn't accept me anyway. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I too would like to see better pictures of that Rolls Royce. But if they aren't out there to be seen? What I can see of it (in the link alsankle shared), I think I would like it. I often love cars most people don't like. And speaking of photos 'out there'? 🤐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 hours ago, alsancle said: There are no modern photos of it. At least legible ones. I have a few from the last 20 years......but can't share them by agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 ...so an East coast chassis and a West coast body? Can't be as bad as some of those armoured WWI conversions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 When did Rolls Royce produce a car that could out perform a London to Edinburgh? The body lines are stunning. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1932 was a great year for both cars... but pretty sure the Duesenberg set the bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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