The 1915 Rolls‑Royce Silver Ghost Tourer, with its original 7,428‑cc six‑cylinder engine and 4‑speed gearbox, was listed for $350,000‑$450,000 at Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island auction.
The car is a 40/50 hp Silver Ghost, one of the few pre‑war models still carrying its original Barker open‑tourer body, numbered 4057.
For collectors, the price range is steep but reflects the car’s rare provenance, having stayed in one family for a century and still retaining its original mechanical components.
The Silver Ghost sits among other early 20th‑century luxury marques like the 1915 Mercedes 25/30 hp and the 1914 Lincoln Model A, all of which command high auction prices when they surface.
In the classic car market, reserves that exceed $300,000 are common for well‑documented pre‑war vehicles, and the fact that this lot failed to sell highlights the volatility and the importance of a strong provenance and mechanical integrity.
The car remains unsold, so it’s likely to reappear at future European or US auctions, and collectors should keep an eye on upcoming events such as the Pebble Beach Classic Car Sale for a chance to acquire a piece of automotive history.