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- "Brewster Coachwork" Rolls-Royce Advertisement, 1926 - In the 1920s, British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce manufactured chassis and engines. Bodies were sourced from outside vendors. New York's Brewster & Company, established in 1810 to build elegant horse-drawn carriages, began building automobile bodies in 1905. Nine years later, Brewster became Rolls-Royce's primary body supplier in the United States.
- December 01, 1926
- Collections - Artifact
"Brewster Coachwork" Rolls-Royce Advertisement, 1926
In the 1920s, British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce manufactured chassis and engines. Bodies were sourced from outside vendors. New York's Brewster & Company, established in 1810 to build elegant horse-drawn carriages, began building automobile bodies in 1905. Nine years later, Brewster became Rolls-Royce's primary body supplier in the United States.
- Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Sales Catalog, circa 1960 - This Rolls-Royce sales catalog from about 1960 displayed the restrained and refined styling of the Silver Cloud II. Automobile designers in the United States found inspiration in this styling, and they fashioned elegant vehicles for the American public.
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Sales Catalog, circa 1960
This Rolls-Royce sales catalog from about 1960 displayed the restrained and refined styling of the Silver Cloud II. Automobile designers in the United States found inspiration in this styling, and they fashioned elegant vehicles for the American public.
- 1926 Rolls-Royce Limousine Used by John Pierpont Morgan, Jr. - With the introduction of the superb Silver Ghost model in 1907, the British-made Rolls-Royce became known as the world's best automobile. In 1925 the New Phantom replaced the aging Silver Ghost. This 1926 New Phantom was ordered by American banker J.P. Morgan, Jr. It features British-style right-hand drive but the custom limousine body is by American coachbuilder Brewster.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
1926 Rolls-Royce Limousine Used by John Pierpont Morgan, Jr.
With the introduction of the superb Silver Ghost model in 1907, the British-made Rolls-Royce became known as the world's best automobile. In 1925 the New Phantom replaced the aging Silver Ghost. This 1926 New Phantom was ordered by American banker J.P. Morgan, Jr. It features British-style right-hand drive but the custom limousine body is by American coachbuilder Brewster.