1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Convertible Sedan
By its final production years, Rolls-Royce’s flagship 40/50 horsepower model had evolved significantly from its 1907 origins. The 1924 versions featured four-wheel servo-assisted brakes, introduced in 1923, and ongoing refinements to suspension and steering.
Springfield, Massachusetts-built examples for the American market displayed unique styling features (such as tubular bumpers, drum-style headlights, and lighter coachwork) well suited to owner-operators. Coachbuilders created a variety of body styles on the rolling chassis, with convertible sedans providing adaptable weather protection. The American coachwork generally appeared lighter and less formal than British counterparts.
The chassis rested on 144-inch wheelbase and incorporated semi-elliptical front leaf springs, cantilevered rear springs, and mechanical drum brakes. Most 1924 Silver Ghosts, regardless of market, featured a gated shifter and right-hand drive, though Springfield-built examples often used left-hand drive.
The 453-cubic-inch (7,428 cc) L-head inline six-cylinder used a seven-bearing crankshaft and dual ignition system (magneto and coil/distributor). Factory output for the 1924 Silver Ghost was approximately 48 horsepower at 1,200 rpm, though later period literature and restoration sources occasionally cite uprated figures in the 80-85 hp range for late production models. Power was delivered via a four-speed manual transmission.
Rolls-Royce’s remarkable standards for quietness and dependability secured the Silver Ghost’s reputation as one of the world’s finest luxury automobiles. Production continued through 1926 before transition to the Phantom series.
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