This 1924 Springfield Silver Ghost, chassis number 404MF is ahighlyoriginal example with numbers matching chassis & engine. Completewith a side shift four-speed transmission with overdrive.Mechanically, this vehicle runs with the grace and smoothness thata Silver Ghost should. This car is ready for continuedparticipation in any number of Rolls Royce Owners Club, SilverGhost Association or Classic Car Club of America tours. Read moreabout this1924 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall Touring classiccar. When it comes to world-class automobiles, there is no doubtthat Rolls Royces famous Silver Ghost is at the top of the list.Introduced in 1906 and built with refinements until 1926, theSilver Ghost was known for its silent operation, ruggedconstruction, durability, and ease of operation. It was sold to themost discriminating vehicle buyers worldwide and earned the RollsRoyce Company its slogan of The Worlds Best Automobile. At the endof World War I, Silver Ghosts were gaining immense popularity inthe United States. Demand for Rolls Royce automobiles in Americabecame so great that the company formed an American subsidiarycalled Rolls Royce of America and opened an assembly plant inSpringfield, Massachusetts. The cars assembled at the Springfieldfacility used chassis components that were imported from Englandbut typically had bodies that were built by American coachbuilders,such as Brewster and Merrimac. Bodies built by these companies wereproduced in limited numbers and cataloged by Rolls Royce under thename Rolls Royce Custom Coachworks. During this period, themajority of the automobiles built were supplied with enclosed,formal bodies such as limousines and seven-passenger sedans.Sporting, open body styles were rarely produced. This 1924Springfield Silver Ghost, chassis number 404MF, was ordered with asporty, five passengers touring car body labeled by Rolls Royce asthe Pall Mall Tourer and built by Merrimac. It is one of only 179Pall Mall touring cars fitted to the Silver Ghost chassis. The PallMall body style featured a low beltline and a narrow body profile.It was a very sporty car that epitomized the look and feel of theRoaring 20s in America. This is a well-known Springfield SilverGhost that has a rich history of past and current owners. It islisted in John de Campis definitive book Rolls Royce in America andhas a known ownership chain from new. The car has always been wellcared for and retains its original body, chassis and engineassemblies. The first owner, Edward M. Winslow, took delivery of404MF on Christmas Eve of 1924. Like most Rolls Royce buyers, hecame from conservative, American money and was a descendant andnamesake of a Mayflower passenger. The Pall Mall was owned by theWinslow family until 1956 when it was purchased by George M.Anderson, also of Massachusetts. Anderson sold the car in 1962 tothe Elliott Museum in Stuart, Florida and six years later, the carwas again sold and returned to New England where it was owned by S.Prestley Blake of Somers, Connecticut. Blake was a well-knowncollector of Rolls Royces-especially Silver Ghosts built inSpringfield. He was an active member of the Rolls Royce Owners Club(RROC) and the Silver Ghosts Association (SGA). Being theco-founder of Friendlys Ice Cream helped Blake to achieve asignificant and well-respected collection of Rolls Royces, which hedrove frequently on long distance tours. He enjoyed 404MF for over30 years and drove it several thousands of miles during hisownership. Blake sold the car in 1998 and it was later owned byanother well-known Connecticut Rolls Royce collector, JohnAbrahamson. When Abrahamson purchased 404MF, it was found to be anextremely original and well-preserved car but in need of cosmeticrestoration. Abrahamson restored the car in about 2003 and sincethen, this car has been properly cared for and regularly used. Thedark blue body and black fenders still show extremely well. Thebody is rock solid and the doors open and close with hardly anyeffort. The paint shows the expected signs of wear that one wouldexpect from an older restoration but still retains a great overallappearance. On the inside, the leather interior is aged beautifullyand has mellowed with a pleasing glow that only proper leather canachieve. The dashboard has all of its Rolls Royce script gauges andcontrols. The rear seat is fitted with a folding, secondarywindshield to protect its passengers. For all-weather touring,there is a set of matching side curtains along with a protectivetrunk cover. The nickel-plated and German silver trim items arecorrect and in excellent condition. The car retains its originalheadlamps, side lamps, taillight, etc. The rear of the car featuresa period, custom-built trunk and an accessory second taillight.The1924 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall Touring Mechanic StatusMechanically, this vehicle runs with the grace and smoothness thata Silver Ghost should. 404MF is one of the last right-hand drive,Springfield cars built, and also one of the last cars built withthe desirable, four-speed gearbox. The original engine, #22043,starts easily and runs extremely smooth. The car has been fittedwith a modern, Gear Vendors overdrive transmission that allows thevehicle to be driven at modern speeds while reducing wear andstress to the engine. The engine retains its original carburetorand dual ignition system. The transmission and clutch are extremelysmooth and the car shifts with the ease that Silver Ghosts areknown for. The steering is light and responsive and the brakes stopthe car firmly. This car is ready for continued participation inany number of Rolls Royce Owners Club, Silver Ghost Association orClassic Car Club of America tours. Springfield-built Silver Ghostshave always been highly regarded by the most knowledgeablecollectors. They were prestigious cars when they were built andtoday are considered benchmark automobiles that can be driven andenjoyed on numerous rallies and tours worldwide. An inspection andtest drive this Pall Mall Tourer is highly recommended and webelieve you will understand why the Silver Ghost gave Rolls Roycethe reputation of The Worlds Best Automobile.