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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
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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.
- 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
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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.
- Henry Ford and John Burroughs in Rolls-Royce Car, with Others at Woodchuck Lodge, circa 1918 - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- circa 1918
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Henry Ford and John Burroughs in Rolls-Royce Car, with Others at Woodchuck Lodge, circa 1918
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- 1922 Rolls-Royce Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1958 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. More recently, popular choice prizes, based on spectators' votes, have also been presented.
- September 01, 1958
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1922 Rolls-Royce Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1958
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. More recently, popular choice prizes, based on spectators' votes, have also been presented.
- 1925 Rolls-Royce Convertible Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. More recently, popular choice prizes, based on spectators' votes, have also been presented.
- September 14, 1963
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1925 Rolls-Royce Convertible Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. More recently, popular choice prizes, based on spectators' votes, have also been presented.
- 1925 Rolls-Royce Convertible Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1964 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. More recently, popular choice prizes, based on spectators' votes, have also been presented.
- 12 September 1964 - 13 September 1964
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1925 Rolls-Royce Convertible Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1964
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. More recently, popular choice prizes, based on spectators' votes, have also been presented.
- Rolls-Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" Hood Ornament - Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, they were a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Rolls-Royce affixed versions of this windswept mascot, designed by Charles Sykes, to the fronts of their models.
- 1911
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Rolls-Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" Hood Ornament
Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, they were a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Rolls-Royce affixed versions of this windswept mascot, designed by Charles Sykes, to the fronts of their models.
- 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost - Self-taught engineer Henry Royce wanted to build exceptional motor cars, and dealer Charles Rolls sought to sell them in his London showroom. Their partnership, formed in 1904, led to the six-cylinder Silver Ghost of 1907, which British magazine <em>Autocar</em> proclaimed "the best car in the world." Rolls-Royce aimed for nothing less, and the Silver Ghost remained in production until 1926.
- 1923
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1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Self-taught engineer Henry Royce wanted to build exceptional motor cars, and dealer Charles Rolls sought to sell them in his London showroom. Their partnership, formed in 1904, led to the six-cylinder Silver Ghost of 1907, which British magazine Autocar proclaimed "the best car in the world." Rolls-Royce aimed for nothing less, and the Silver Ghost remained in production until 1926.
- 1925 Rolls-Royce Convertible Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. More recently, popular choice prizes, based on spectators' votes, have also been presented.
- September 14, 1963
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1925 Rolls-Royce Convertible Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. More recently, popular choice prizes, based on spectators' votes, have also been presented.
- Rolls Royce "The Flying Lady" Hood Ornament, circa 1912 - Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, they were a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Rolls-Royce affixed versions of this windswept mascot, designed by Charles Sykes, to the fronts of their models.
- circa 1912
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Rolls Royce "The Flying Lady" Hood Ornament, circa 1912
Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, they were a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Rolls-Royce affixed versions of this windswept mascot, designed by Charles Sykes, to the fronts of their models.