1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Labourdette Skiff

Only five Skiff bodies were ever applied to the legendary Silver Ghost chassis. Henri Labourdette was responsible for the coachwork which embodied rich mahogany affixed to an ash framework. Previous to this design, Labourdette had also done two superb Skiff coachworks on 1913 Panhard et Levassor chassis.

The body itself was torpedo in shape which aided in the areodynamics of the car. No doors were featured on the either side. Passengers and driver had to hop the side using step plates and adjustable handles. With one of the most exclusive bodies ever to adorn the Silver Ghost platform, the Silver Ghost Labourdette Skiff is one of the most precious and priceless pre-war cars ever made.

In Detail

type	Concept / Prototype Car
built at	England
engine	Inline-6
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
valvetrain	Side Valves
displacement	7428 cc / 453.3 in³
bore	114.3 mm / 4.5 in
stroke	120.6 mm / 4.75 in
body / frame	Steel, Mohogany & Ash over Pressed Steel Frame
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	895×135
rear tires	895×135
steering	Worm & Nut
f suspension	Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs, Friction Dampers
r suspension	Live Axle w/Cantilever Springs, Friction Dampers
wheelbase	3645 mm / 143.5 in
front track	1422 mm / 56.0 in
rear track	1422 mm / 56.0 in
transmission	Four-Speed Manual