The world’s oldest surviving Rolls-Royce (UPDATE: 2nd oldest R-R in Aberdeen)

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In the year Rolls-Royce was founded, 1904, they produced car no. 20154, a little 10hp two-seater. It was first exhibited at The Paris Salon in the late autumn of 1904 and later at the Olympia Show in London in February 1905. Only three owners are known up to 1950 when it was discovered in Yorkshire. The coachwork had been modified and it was in a forlorn state, but it was restored and now this oldest surviving Rolls-Royce returns to Olympia where it will go under the hammer at Bonhams’ annual Motoring Sale on 3 December 2007. The attractive two-seater is considered a true motoring icon which reflects its pre-sale estimate.
Bidding in excess of £1-million is expected although, whatever price and age of this Rolls-Royce, we suspect the new owner probably will like to rectify some wiring 'cosmetics'. (RB)

Update II: John Hearne remembers to have seen this 2nd oldest RR in an Aberdeen motor Museum
Update by Terry Bond. This article reminded him of the second oldest Rolls, a 1905 3 cylinder 15hp car that was in Scotland. “I had the pleasure of seeing and riding in this car on a rally in the early 70s. The car was given to the Royal Scottish Automobile Club with the provision it never leave Scotland. Unfortunately, the RSAC is now defunct. I understand there was some dispute regarding ownership of the car and I have no idea where it ended up. Does anyone know the current whereabouts of this wonderful and very original early Rolls?”

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