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WGC16 Matt Sysak (RROC Inc)

A Unique Silver Wraith

Coachwork by Hooper & Co

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FEDERAL OFFICE BEARERS: WGC16

PRESIDENT: Russell Rolls, Matthew Sysak tells the fascinating story of his P.O. Box 140, South Yarra, Vic. 3141 absolutely unique Silver Wraith 2026 (03) 420 9444(w) 8671592(h)

SECRETARY: Wendy Friezer, Phantom Pains 19 Keston Ave., Mosman, N.S.W. 2088 (02) 267 1455(w) 969 5834(h) Julian Cairns (Vic.) explains why he never became the owner of 'The Yellow Rolls-Royce’ TREASURER: Gilbert Ralph, 2030 2 Baxter Crt., Mt. Waveriey, Vic. 3149 (03) 685 6000(w) 807 4501 (h) They’re Hauntlngly All Still Here - are they Ghosts or Phantoms? REGISTRAR: John Fitter, 12 Boonara Ave., Bondi, N.S.W. 2026 (02)30 5131 Jim McKarns owns one of three ‘UMC’ Series Phantoms that were built as Silver Ghosts. All have survived. 2032 BRANCH SECRETARIES:

Australian Capital Territory Front Cover Photo: St. John Herbert, 9 Titheradge PL, This 1949 Silver Wraith (WGC16) is a one-off by Hooper, but the design set the Chapman 2611 (06) 288 0647 style for a generation of Hooper bodies on the long Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn, Silver Cloud and contemporary Bentley chassis. Owner Matt New South Wales Sysak, who lives in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, sent the picture and Judith Merlin, 31A Terry Rd., the fascinating article in this issue. Denistone 2114 (02) 808 3329

Queensland Brian Brannelly, 50 Dunsmore St., Kelvin Grove 4059 (07) 356 4963

South Australia (Acting Secretary) Melanie Sandford-Morgan, 2 Alexander Ave., Klemzig 5087

Victoria Robin Hickman, P.O. Box 330, Vermont 3133 (03) 874 4266

Western Australia Kelvin Ferris, 53 First Avenue, Rossmoyne 6165 (09) 457 3845 2020 PRAECLARUM

years the Company has seen fit to ap­ (again). What can I say? All I can really From the Editor pend the Corniche name firstly with 'll’ do is refer you to the picture at the top of (1987), then ’III’ (1990) and now ‘IV’. The p.1969 (PRAECLARUM 1-92) and to our Corniche IV has the three-position auto­ current York Motors advertisement and PRAECLARUM computerisation matic ride control of the Si Iver Spirit II and count on your own good judgement! other four-door models, a new hood Though not wishing to give a totally Now that PRAECLARUM is com­ frame with motorised latches in place of erroneous impression of bias, my own pletely computerised the Club is the manually operated over-centre view is that other car builders should stay benefiting from a number of worthwhile latches previously used and a heated with doing what they do best, such as improvements. The transition began with glass rear window. Like all models in the supplying the no doubt very reliable taxi­ Issue 2-91 and was virtually complete for 1992 model year range the Corniche IV cab fleets of Beirut and Istanbul, while the main body of the magazine by the also has the four-speed automatic trans­ leaving Rolls-Royce to do what they have following issue. Perhaps you will have mission. This new has a always done best, i.e. building 'The Best started to notice a change in the quality torque converter (TCC) which Car in the World.’ and uniformity of the type around that locks up at speeds over 80km/h in the time. The 'Market Place’ page was in­ overdrive fourth gear for improved fuel The very best? cluded from 4-91 to complete the economy. Naturally the counterpart transition. Now, even most of the com­ , which A.C.T. Branch member Alastair Kin­ mercial advertisements are created on shares the new features described loch has recently added to his already not the computer as a free service to our above, is also now available for Austra­ inconsiderable fleet of PMCs a 1938 advertisers, without whose support a lian delivery. Phantom III (3DL150). Purchased in Club magazine of this size and quality California, this magnificent motorcar has would simply not be possible. The port of entry for the first Austra­ lian Corniche IV is Freemantle. For Hooper Limousine de ville coachwork and was built new for London entertainer Another benefit is independence from chassis number buffs the Vehicle Iden­ Lupino Lane. It has been out of use for the printers, who have been relieved of tification Number of this car is more than twenty-five years. virtually all tasks other than the actual SCAZD02D0NCH40076. By referring to printing of the finished magazine. All the article ‘V.I.N. unravelled' in our last Alastair’s soundly based and com­ typesetting, laying out and other prepa­ issue (p.2006) the full meaning of this pletely unbiased reasoning is that since ration work is now included in the Editor's puzzling 17-digit alphanumeric coding the Rolls-Royce is ‘The Best Car in the duties using the Club computer. This in­ will become clear. World’ and the Phantom III is the best dependence is already paying dividends model Rolls-Royce have ever made, the in punctuality. PRAECLARUM's habitual The best? 'D' series Phantom III, being the ultimate lateness, the solution to which had development of the model, must there­ eluded my best efforts until now, will very A German motor car manufacturer of fore be the finest motor car ever built in soon be a thing of the past. Thank you undoubted engineering talent has re­ the entire history of the world! for your patience and understanding over cently taken to calling one of its new the years. models ‘The Best Car in the World’ Being a keen fan of the Phantom III A side benefit of computerisation is that contributors can now submit word A.C.T. Branch member Al Kinloch’s recently acquired Phantom III (3DL150). The limousine de i processed articles on computer disk ville coachwork by Hooper is fitted with that coachbuilder’s patent sedanca roof system, whereby rather than as hard copy. The Club com­ the rear section of the roof lifts to allow the roof over the front compartment to slide under it. puter is of IBM type and any article saved ... k on a disk as a Text (ASCII) file will be compatible with our typesetting system. I f Your computer does not need to be IBM or IBM compatible to do this. The com­ puter can handle both 31/2" and 51/4" disks in either double density or high density format.

Corniche for Australia

After nearly ten years absence from the Australian market, largely I under­ stand due to design rule constraints, the Corniche Convertible is again available in this country. During the intervening 3-92 2021 myself, I would not wish to argue against Sir David retires within sight of being finished (though by such unassailable logic. its very nature it can never be truly fin­ ished) with at least one reference on Sir David Plastow, Chairman and computer for more than a third of the Phantom III Register Chief Executive of PLC, Rolls- approximately 2,440 built. In addition, Royce Motor Cars’ parent Company, there are several hundred pictures not Bob Shaffner, Chairman of the Phan­ retired at the end of May, in accordance yet identified by chassis number. tom III Technical Society, has written to with the established Vickers policy that Executive Directors retire not later than inform us that with the culmination of 22 With the assistance of various people the last day of the month in which they years of their existance they will be pub­ Murray has had access to all of the pub­ attain the age of 60. lishing the most extensive Phantom III lications he wishes to index, with the Directory & Register ever produced. exception that he has not been able to Sir David was the first Managing Di­ view issues 23 to 32 inclusive, 34 and 39 Members are requested to send pho­ rector of Rolls-Royce Motors Ltd, the of the RREC BULLETIN. If any reader tographs of their Phantom Ills for Company formed out of the traumatic who has all or any of these could contact publication. 5" x 7" black and white side experience of 1971. Under his leader­ Murray on (03) 596 5061 (telephone and views with minimum background clutter ship the Company not only survived but auto-switch FAX) and allow access to be are preferred, but they will be glad to emerged in a much stronger position. He arranged it would be very helpful to this accept for publication any photograph presided over such momentous events commendable and deserving project. they can get with the exception of dead- in the Company’s history as the introduc­ tion of numerous new models including on front views (Bob points out that “the Murray has not decided what to do a complete new model range in 1980, the little dears all look the same" that way). with all this stuff when its finished but mile-stone of the 100,000th car built by says that, at the very least, it can go into This is going to be a very extensive Rolls-Royce in 1985 and the remarkable the Club archives for future reference. and expensive publication which will revival in the fortunes of the Bentley Obviously his enthusiasm knows no quickly become the standard reference marque starting with the introduction of bounds as he has recently commenced work on Pills. The deadline for receipt of the Mulsanne Turbo in 1982. a similar undertaking in respect of the photographs and any pertinent informa­ Phantoms II & III. tion is September 1, 1992. Please mark the chassis number on the reverse side of each photograph and send to: On Ghosts and headlights

Dr M.N. Estridge, Editor/Publisher Jeremy Greene (W.A.) has written to Phantom III Technical Society, point out that his 1924 Silver Ghost 989 W. Marshall Blvd., Windovers tourer (PRAECLARUM 6-91, San Bernardino, CA 92405 p.1944, top left) is not 54EM as stated in United States of America the caption, but 41 EM. David Falconer’s Sir David Pla stow. Martin & King saloon is 54EM. My abject McDermotts appointment apologies for this mix-up. With the merger with Vickers in 1980, Rolls-Royce Motors became the largest Jeremy confirms that the non-RR/B Hearty congratulations are due to part of a bigger and more financially se­ (Lucas type P.100L) headlamps on his R.A.McDermott & Co, Rolls-Royce and cure group of companies and Sir David 4% Litre Bentley (B199MX) are a tempo­ Bentley specialists of Melbourne who became Chairman of the group. rary fitment pending fitting of the R.100 should need no introduction, on their ap­ type. When he acquired the car it was pointment as authorised Rolls-Royce Sir David is succeeded as Chairman fitted, like most Derby Bentleys, with pre­ and Bentley retailers for Victoria and by Sir Richard Lloyd, Bt., previously the war P.100s. However, the late 41/4S Southern Riverina. Nigel Cornelius, non-executive Deputy Chairman since (along with the late Pills, the Wraiths and Director of Pacific Operations, Rolls- April 1989, and as Chief Executive by Sir the early post-war Silver Wraiths) were Royce Motor Cars Ltd, who announced Colin Chandler, who was Managing fitted with R.100s, which were made by the appointment on May 20th, pointed Director since January 1990. Lucas from late 1937 exclusively for out that “McDermotts have been associ­ Rolls-Royce and carried either RR or B ated for fifteen years with the sale and logos as appropriate in the centre behind repair of Rolls-Royce and Bentley Picture Index project the glass. The pair Jeremy has acquired marques. They bring with them a wealth for B199MX carry the RR logo and he is of experience essential to the needs of Murray Dewar (Vic.) has written to tell interested in swapping these logos for a our customers in the State.” The newly us about a rather amazing project he has pair of Bentley ones. He can be con­ re-structured R.A.McDermott & Co, of undertaken. He has been working for tacted on (09) 457 2629. which Robert McDermott is Technical more than a year on the task of indexing pictures of Derby Bentleys, i.e., pictures Director, will move to new premises at Inddently, the Lucas P.100L head­ from all known sources. The project is 589-603 Victoria Street, Richmond. lamp is a post-war type as fitted to 21/fe 2022 PRAECLARUM

and 31/2 litre Mk IV Jaguars and Austin Sheerlines. It was never used by Rolls- OBITUARY Royce, though they are occasionally seen nowadays incorrectly fitted to both pre- and post-war R-R products. Bruce Robert Ross

U.K. visit Members will be saddened to learn of the passing of New South Wales Branch President Bruce Ross, who died suddenly at his home on the evening of May 15th. A last minute decision to see what is Bruce had been a Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia member for many years universally described as a magnificent and served the Club in many capacities at both Branch and Federal levels, including a spectacle, the RREC Annual Rally and term as Federal President. He was also a member of the RROC Inc (U.S.), the RREC Concours at Castle Ashby, has been (U.K.), the New Zealand Rolls-Royce and Bentley Club and die Vintage Motor Club, taken by your Editor. While in the U.K. as well as bang a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills and a (for two weeks only) I will also visit the long-saving President of the Pennant Hills Chamber of Commerce. Crewe factory to see the new Touring Bruce owned several Rolls-Royce cars, including a very early 20/25, a Phantom HI, Limousine and the spectacular new Ben­ a Silver Dawn, a concours-winning Silva Cloud I and two Silver Shadows. Many tley Continental R, for which it is membas Australia wide will have known Bruce through his extensive spare parts understood the Company has full order business which over the years has provided a service of inestimable value to owners books. I also hope to see the final of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars of all ages. His daughter Heather will continue the Phantom VI, which the Company is said business and we wish her well in this onerous task. Bruce’s jovial personality and to have retained in the face of offers that unfailing readiness to extend the hand of friendship will be sadly missed. The Club is must have been very tempting in today's the poorer for his passing. economic cli mate. A fulI report in the next Sincoe condolences are offered to Ebba, his family and dose friends. issue. The Editor Martin Bennett

the quiet, tranquil scene and contem­ near it were the 1984 Silver Ghost Rally Around the Branches plated the day ahead and thought, I and last year’s Concours — each with 84 wonder how many motorcars will attend cars in attendance. This year's Concours today. will be remembered as the first event at Vic. which the attendance exceeded 90 mo­ This thought was soon put aside as I tor cars. set about the task of suspending the Annual Concours d’Elegance, Rolls-Royce Company flag from appro­ As in previous years, the Victoria Burnham Beeches Country House, priately located trees, and I shall say this Branch played host to a number of visit­ Sunday April 26th. only once! Hanging a flag from branches ing members of other Branches. I hope of trees is a tricky business! they had an enjoyable day and we look forward to welcoming them to future Vic­ As the early morning sun dried the The attendance at this year's Branch toria Branch events. dew off the freshly cut grass of the Burn­ Concours of 94 cars is an all-time Branch ham Beeches front paddock I surveyed record and the only other events to come The third Annual Concours Dinner, which was held in the Burnham Beeches In PRAECLARUM 1-92, p.1975, your attention was drawn to the “numeric symmetry" of two dining roo m, provided an ideal start to the registration numbers. However, that example pales into insignificance alongside this one! Does Concours weekend and also served as one detect the hand of Terry Bruce at work here? ths official welcome to those from inter­ state. The evening was enjoyed by all (including table 3) and I am sure the evening will continue to be a part of future Concours events.

As each year passes, the Concours d’Elegance provides a veritable feast of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motors, and this year was no exception. I must mention particularly the significant contri­ bution made by R.A.McDermott & Co to this year's event. No fewer than eight cars were brought to the Concours by 5^7 3-92 2023

Robert and associated friends and this certainly contributed to the other mem­ bers’ enjoyment. My favourites from the eight were the 1934 Bentley 31/? Litre Martin & King saloon (B36AH), the 1937 Phantom III Barker sedanca de ville (3BT17) and the 1964 Conti­ nental H.J.Mulliner 'Flying Spur' saloon (BC16XC).

Another thank you is due to Elizabeth Radcliffe who again provided the Cham­ pagne Deutz/Montana Wines display tent. This form of liquid refreshment is enjoyed by most members and I for one hope it continues to be a feature of future Concours events.

I must also extend a thank you to all our hard-working judges who gave up a large portion of their day to judge mem­ bers’ cars. The judges for 1992 were:

Gilbert Ralph (Chief Judge) Russell Rolls Victor Steiner Graham Cornish Hanging a flag from the branches of trees is a tricky business! Gil Ralph’s 1936 Eric Hayman 20/25 H.J.Mulliner saloon and Eric Hayman's Class-winning 1954 Silver Dawn Geoff Down (SOG36). Marilyn Stokes photo. Martin Bennett way towards making this event a record Inter-State visitors success. As the Concours increases in size, so does the work-load involved in making it Keith & Kerry Wherry - NSW I trust those members and their happen and it would be remiss of me if I Martin & Manuela Bennett (and three guests who attended, including our inter­ did not thank Robin and Gita Hickman, month old wombat I) - ACT state friends, had an enjoyable ti me and Marilyn Stokes, Geoff Down and Roger Malcolm and Debbie Johns - NSW the Victoria Branch looks forward to wel­ Thiedeman for their assistance. It was Peter & Beth Wilkie - NSW coming them back to the 1993 Concours greatly appreciated. The large atten­ Joe Quattrocchi - NSW d'Elegance. dance, together with members' Photographs by the Editor enthusiasm and the assistance provided Graham Cornish by staff of Burnham Beeches went a long and Marilyn Stokes

Russell Burge's two Rolls-Royce cars, 1981 Silver Spirit (ASB03469) and 1952 Silver Wraith Hooper saloon (WVH32). Both cars are in exceptional condition and the Silver Spirit won the Maisie Dodd Trophy for the best car in regular use.

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The standard of presentation achieved by David Jones is always high. High enough, in this instance, for his 1912 Silver Ghost (1910E) to be judged Overall Winner at Burnham Beeches. Marilyn Stokes photo.

1937 Phantom III Barker sedanca de ville (3BT17) owned by Robert An unusual view of Murray Dewar’s superb 1939 Bentley 41Zt Litre McDermott. A most elegant and desirable Pill in very sound and remark­ drophead coupd (B203MX). There are only four of these ably original condition. ‘M’ series overdrive 4Vts in Australia. This was the last one built. Marilyn Stokes photo.

The heart of the Phantom III, the 7.34 litre V-12engine — not 3BT17 above but John Altmann’s 3DL154. These ‘D’series Pills had improved four port cylinder heads and solid, as opposed to hydraulic, tappets. From chassis 3DL47 Hall’s Metal big-end bearings further improved the stamina of this magnificent power unit. 3-92 2025

Bruce Terry's 1965 Silver Cloud III H.J.Mulliner, Park Ward saloon (CSC67B). Though the combined firm H.J.Mulliner, Park Ward built it, the design, called the ‘Flying Spur’, dates from well before the two firms were combined in 1961 and is the work of H.J.Mulliner & Co. Ltd.

Graham McCall’s 1957 S1 Continental H.J.Mulliner two-door saloon Victor Steiner enjoys his 1977 Bentley T2 (SBH31930) and keeps it in (BC16CH) has appeared in these pages before — when it was painted superb condition that belies its everyday use. The colour is a striking red. However, it has since been to McDermott's for a repaint in its original claret with black interior. silver and looks terrific.

Robert Dermott won the Class with his 1975 Camargue (JRH2O170). This is the model in its earliest form with the distinctive chrome strip below the side windows, built by Mulliner Park Ward in London. From Summer 1978 the Camargue build line was moved to Crewe. The Camargue body was very solidly built, resulting in a solid feel on the road and complete freedom from rattles. Marilyn Stokes photo. 2026 PRAECLARUM

WGC16

by Matthew A. Sysak

Matt Sysak, who lives in Washington spite of the 132,000 miles (assumed cor­ leather work and carpeting had originally Crossing, Pennsylvania, is a member of rect) on the clock. been a medium grey piped in red. our U.S. sister Club, the R.R.O.C. Inc., a PRAECLARUM subscriber and a keen Further, my initial research on the Restoration of the coachwork was go­ restorer and collector of Rolls-Royce and chassis and coachwork revealed that ing to be more extensive than originally Bentley motor cars. Here he reveals the WGC16 carried Hooper Job No. 9568 to anticipated due to the fact that we had to fascinating, often frustrating, sometimes Design No. 8234. The Elegance Contin­ de-skin portions of the aluminium panels heart-breaking story of his unique ues section on Hooper revealed that to get at the rotten structural wood. Hooper-bodied Silver Wraith, an Earls there is only one Design No. 8234 and Court Motor Show car and styling leader. that it was on my chassis and was an During the period of the restoration I Earls Court Show exhibit for 1949. Also, was collecting all of the road and hand After having sold B40FA (1959 S1 a photograph of WGC16 is on page 89 of tools one by one. standard saloon) in the summer of 1978, The Elegance Continues thereby docu­ I was temporarily without elegant trans­ menting some unusual features such as In attempting to further document the port. A Christmas card from a fellow the chromium plated wheel covers, the history, I wrote to Club H.Q. in enthusiast included a statement that “Frenched-in" foglamps and the chro­ Mechanicsburg for a copy of the chassis WGC16 was for sale in North Carolina, if mium window surrounds. card, which came back virtually illegible I was interested. The requisite telephone with the explanation that the originals exchanges and inspection resulted in ac­ Armed with the foregoing and in light were poor. In early 1981, in response to quisition of same in January 1979 of the shortfall between desire and purse, my persistent correspondence, I was ad­ primarily because of the aesthetic appeal I decided on a cosmetic exterior restora­ vised by the South Kensington Science of the “slab-side” or “Empress" look tion and correction of the immediate Museum and Hooper & Co. (which was offered by Hooper & Co. and Freestone minor mechanical needs to start. and still is an active business) that they & Webb. had no record of WGC16, nor the coach­ The selection of the restorer of the work. At the time of purchase the car was coachwork was the result of the recom­ black (the result of many thick over­ mendation of a friend and neighbour who About now my restorer had all of his sprays), had rather severe door sag, collected Corvettes. I delivered the car to assets seized by the IRS for non-pay­ non-R.R. exhaust system, a knackered the body shop in November 1979 for 12 ment of employees' withholding and Bijur system (the feed lines to the king­ to 18 months of work. After dismantling F.I.C.A. taxes. The seizure included all of pins had been cut and crimped), a the coachwork and sanding down the the customers’ cars in his shop. I now pronounced clutch judder, no road tools, many layers of paint we found that the had the unique experience of having my tool trays nor handbook. Cosmetically, a original colour was a deep maroon attorney prove to the IRS that WGC16 complete re-do of the interior and exterior (which I was able to match perfectly) and, was mine. This exercise added six fruit­ would be required. However, the basic in fact, the body and chassis had been less months to the restoration schedule. mechanical condition seemed strong in painted the same colour. Further, the In April 1981 I was leafing through 3-92 2027

I ■ "Sfc- back issues of The Flying Lady and found that Osmond Rivers, Chief De­ € signer with Hooper & Co. for many years prior to, during and after World War II, r ’’ was then still alive and retired in Den­ mark. I wrote to him on the off chance that he might remember some details of the car. On May 26th he responded with the following letter which fully documents the car’s unique individuality:

Copenhagen 26th May 1981

Dear Mr Sysak, Thank you for your interesting letter of 14th May concerning your Hooper Sa­ loon, 9568, the answer to which required much searching in my memory, during WGC16 is an extremely handsome car from any angle. This three-quarter rear view shows the the past few days of the various designs lift-up lid to the surprisingly commodious boot. I was responsible for some 30 years ago. However, I was fortunate in finding a whichthey named “Empress". Wed/dnot coachwork restorer. Unfortunately, I had photograph of your car in L. Dalton's book use this title for R. R. or Bentley cars, but to replace innumerable items that were The Elegance Continues (p.89) which, in the Trade" has done so in recent years.) lost during the seizure. This was an ag­ addition to delving into what Hooper re­ The “New Look” design was liked and ony worse than the seizure. I didn't cords I have here, confirmed what I re­ associated with Hooper, so I continued acquire all the lost parts until 1984. membered as the answer. to develop it, thus the Long Wheelbase S. W. and the Bentley and S. Clouds I & II With the restoration now on hold I Chronologically, broadly speaking, the until 1958/59 when H. & Co. closed decided to expand the scope of the res­ sequence of design was as follows: down. Most of these can be seen in toration to include the chassis and all the L.Dalton’s book — published 1971. major mechanicals. In preparation forthe 1948. I sat down in “cold blood" to pro­ resu mption of the coachwork restoration, duce a "New Look" design to get away You should be able to get a photocopy of I had new dies made for of the various from the “Classic” designs which had Design 8234 from Road Transport Dept., rubber seals for the doors and windows. continued after World War II. The result The Science Museum, South Also needed were the coachbuilder's was the example you see on p.88 of Kensington, London SW7 2DD. A small plates for which I engaged Hooper’s in L.Dalton's book. I made the body “ro­ charge is made for this service. You may London. tund" thinking there may be a reaction mention my name. Hooper & Co. against “razor-edge". In this I was partly (Coachbuilders) of Kimberley Road, Kil­ I planned a holiday in the U.K. in time wrong, although seven bodies were burn, London NW6 7SH, should have the to take delivery of these plates at made to the design 8181. First body file containing body specifications of your Hooper’s. This resulted in my spending shown Earls Court 1948. car. Address letter to Director A. H. Smith, a delightful morning with John Rody, give body number to try to persuade him Managing Director. While we discussed 1949. It was suggested that I produce the restoration, he sent one of his staff to same design but “razor-edged." The re­ to have a copy made. This company was the archives. After some time, the origi­ sult was Design No. 8234 — your car — formed in 1960 (by us at H. & Co.) to look nal file on WGC16 complete with the and this was shown at Earls Court in after the interests and needs of owners owner, work, repair and sales history 1949 as a prototype. No other body was of Hooper coach work. from May 24,1949 to September 1,1953 made just like it. Yours is a “one-off”. If I can be of more help, please write was brought in. Besides the original 1950. Following my visit to the U.S.A., I again. specifications for my car, there were the decided to change body construction original samples of leather, piping, head­ Sincerely, from the traditional “composite" to '‘all- liner and carpet, which they gave to me. (signed) Osmond Rivers metal” just using aluminium alloy and not This bonanza was immediately incorpo­ steel. This produced the R.R. Sa- rated into the restoration plans, so that interestingly, his suggestions for fur­ the car as I have it is a faithful restoration loon/Touring Limousine known as ther information from Hooper's had “Teviot III” and was shown at Earls Court to original save for the radio and white already yielded nothing, as evidenced by sidewall tyres. in 1950/51, Design 8283. Much liked but my earlier attempts. delayed R. R. New Look. Parallel with the Highlights from the coachbuilder’s above I was producing designs (based Now that I had the car back, I com­ original order are provided hereafter to on “New Look” for Daimler Saloons menced the search for another 2028 PRAECLARUM

illustrate the language used to further al pillars and rubber draught saal. See F.S. Instrument Board describe the car: drg. Standard arrangement of removeable chrome Design: curved to harmonise with the wind­ finishers. No. of Job 9568 - H. & Co. (Earls Court) screen. Large back window made of same former as The style to match up with the polished wood­ Type of body Saloon 9355. work on the doors. Date 24.5.49 Note —The chrome channels are to be made Standard Rolls-Royce instruments. Large Chassis R.R. Silver Wraith so that they can be assembled after the job is cubby hole on nearside of board having a painted and without stripping the doors. The hinged door fitted with ball catches and a Yale permanent metal frames to which they are Description lock. Time switch for direction indicators in attached are to be made and fixed in the Body centre of lower screen rail. Sliding ashtray shop. These permanent frames will be fitted under panel of instrument board. Saloon of “razor edge” design with built-in painted. luggage boot at the rear. To design No. 8234 Inside Fittings and fullsize drawing 9355 modified. Roof Seating All bright metal parts of untarnishable finish. Roof fixed and completely panelled. The Electrically operated blind to the back window whole of the underside of the roof and quarters confrolled from the front seat. Two persons, including the driver, on sepa­ to be fined with fibreglass to give insulation Folding armrest to the centre of the rear seat. rately adjustable front bucket seats fitted with against heat. Side armrests to the front seat, fixed to the ball bearing slides. See F.S. drg. F.292. Two doors, to modify drawing. persons comfortably or three occasionally, on Signalling Device Hand mirror in a slot on the outside of the the rear seat. offside rear elbow. Cigar lighter on the near­ Semaphore type signal indicators letflush into side quarter garnish rail. Construction the middle pillars. 2 telescopic ashtrays in the front end of the rear armrests. Two interior cloth covered sun­ Composite; English Ash, “Alpax” castings Windscreen visors above the windscreen. and metal faced plywood; strengthened with Radio set under the centre of the instrument sheet metal plates. Built as lightly as possible In one piece permanently fixed, with curved board with aerial concealed under the running board. incorporating fume, sound and draught pre­ laminated “Triplex” glass. Use Napolean screen section with invisible overlapping rub­ Heater fitted under the nearside front seat vention principles; completely panelled with ber seal. See F.S. drg. passing heat to front and rear of car. aluminium. Demister and defrosting device to be fitted. Ascending handle on the nearside scuttle rail Modify the Free issue demister parts to suit and on the back of each bucket seat. Slip Doors the curved screen. pockets to the frontdoors. Dual bladed screen wiper at the base of the Four; front doors hung on front pillars and rear screen fitted with special articulated blades to Lamps doors on rear pillars, fitted with best quality suit the curved screen. slam locks and concealed hinges. See F.S. Two electric roof lamps over the front and rear model of front door. Front door stops as Ventilator with all provided with independent switches. model. Oscillith doorstops incorporated in the Lamp in the top of the boot. rear door hinges with usual conical check. Ventilator NOT TO BE FITTED. Adjustable striking plates. Switches Note - special provision for dust exclusion Wings and Steps around doors — see model. Back blind - offside of instrument board. Nearside front doors fitted with private locks; Long, flowing front wings of aluminium with Boot - nearside boot pillar. remainder with catches fastened from the in­ rear end merging into the body sides, and Independent switches for rear interior lamps terior. concealing running boards fitted with moulded on offside and nearside quarters. Combined remote control and pull-to handles rubber strips in metal channels. Existing front Independent switches for front interior lamps to all doors. wing jigs 9355 to be modified to the new shape on offside of instrument board. < The lowerportion of the doors sweptoutwards and section as shown on the F.S. drawing. to conceal the running boards. Rear wheels partly concealed by detachable Provision for Luggage & Tools painted aluminium covers fastened by two Windows pegs and W.B. 2-way lock. Seedrgs. RD.160 Luggage boot at the rear accessible from the and 162. exterior through a door hinged at the top edge, Frameless glasses to doors running in perma­ Stone shields to front wings. fitted with special spring loaded hinges, Silent nent chromium plated frames, fitted with me­ NO rear wings. Travel slam lock and special permanent chro­ chanical lifts and arranged to drop. See note mium plated exterior handle with a private lock below. Upholstery incorporated. Driver's door window electrically operated by Small tools carried in a sliding tray under the switches on the offside garnish rail within easy The trimming of the doors, cushions and nearside of the instrument board. This tray reach of the driver. Make provision for easily squabs will be re-styled. Consult OR. must be recessed forward of the instrument detaching the metal panel in the lower portion board so that it does not interfere with the knee of the offside front door to gain easy access room of the nearside passenger. Interior Woodwork & Finishers to winder motor and relays. The winder must All road tools to be fitted into a metal box be provided with a manually operated device carried in the spare wheel compartment. See for use in an emargency. Designed with raised veneered panel as 9507 drg. No. RD.161. Pivotted deflecting panels to the forward ends Olliver, BUT panels must not be more than W in thickness. Width of panels to taper of the front door glasses, operated by fasten­ Spare Wheel ers on the garnish rail. slightly from front to rear and to be narrower than 9507. See F.S. drawing. Fixed quarter windows overlapping the rear Only one spare wheel carried in the lower door windows with light chromium plated met- portion of the boot and positioned as far to the 3-92 2029

Picnic tables and footrests fold out from the backs of the bucket-type front seats. Note that the distinctively shaped, fixed rear quarter-light is frameless on its leading edge. offside as possible leaving a space on the this harmonizes with the exterior finish. After the Motor Show WGC16 was nearside for the road tool box and one small We take it you will arrange similarly on the cars sold to T.Raymond Pick, Esq. The re­ suitcase. for your own stand. mainder of the ownership history is

Lamps Yours faithfully, incomplete from 1953 to 1976 and I am (signed) F.C.Honeyman. still searching for the U.K. Registration Two headlamps built into the front wings. Two Card to complete this. pass lamps built into the front wings. Side­ WORKS INSTRUCTIONS lamps built into the crown of the front wings. HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) LTD. An interesting memorandum dated C.P. horn grille NOT to be fitted. January 8th, 1951 from Mr. Richardson Combined stop-tail and reverse lamps built JOB NO. 9568 into each end of the tail of the body (new to Mr. Rivers (both of Hooper) address­ rectangular pattern). CUSTOMER H. & Co. Earls Court ing a history of water leakage around the BODY Saloon DESIGN NO. 8234 doors attests to the mind set of all new Other equipment BODY NO. 9568 car dealers, regardless of make: PAINTING Maroon all over, Silver picking out line. Lucas pattern rectangular rear number plate I expect to bring Mr. Pick’s car down to built into the boot lid and internally illuminated. TRIMMING Connolly's grey leather as Front number plate. 9268 throughout, piped with the works on Wednesday afternoon next. Interior driving mirror. maroon VM.3110. In writing to Mr. Pick I have told him that Front and rear bumpers supplied by Rolls- Headlining - Grey cloth dyed to match we now know what to do, and if by any leather or a shade lighter. Royce. chance he does come up with me, please Lock to petrol filler door. Carpet - Grey carpet 1512 to doors, base of bucket seats, etc. make up some story as though we now Correspondence on my car with re­ and the boot. have got the answer to the trouble. - Maroon carpet to the front spect to its appearance at Earls Court is floor and maroon ‘Barlam’ I have promised Mr. Pick we will not keep as follows: rug or mohair to rear, both dyed to tone with paint. the car for more than two working weeks. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Style - Bordered and panelled. The We have had two goes at these front front and rear seats to be 14-15 Conduit Street doors, and we really must make sure this more bucketed than at London W.1 time that we get them right. present, also the piping is to be carried back so that it is The entire proper restoration was Hn.17/R/UB. 31st May 1949 not positioned on the front Messrs. Hooper & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., edge of the border. The completed in August, 1985, whereupon I centre panel of cushions to be Western Avenue, drove the car to the National Meet in pleated to match pleats of Acton W.3 Toronto and won the Rolls-Royce Tro­ squabs. Cushions and phy (Best of Show, Post-War), the squabs to be extra soft for 1949 Earls Court Show the show. Hooper Trophy in Nashville in 1986 and Polished 1st in Class at Newport in 1989. V" Gentlemen: Woodwork - Light walnut flame. Specially On the Silver Wraith you are to complete for selected. our stand at the above, will you please provide locks to the bonnet and petrol filler, and in Photographs by the author addition would you kindly spray the under­ Dated: 3.8.49 sides of the bonnet using cream cellulose if 2030 PRAECLARUM

Phantom Pains

by Julian Cairns (Vic.)

The Barker-bodied Phantom II (9JS) made famous by MGM’s film “The Yellow Rolls-Royce".

I thought readers might be interested film may have influenced others. And Cadillacs — flash cars — though Amos in the letter (opposite) from MGM in Eng­ what did become of the car? I had heard Burke (“Burke’s Law”) had a Silver land confirming that I couldn’t afford, at that it was gracing the entrance to a Cloud, did he not? Also, the film con­ the tender age of sixteen, The Yellow museum somewhere in America. (The tained much visual beauty—its locations Rolls-Royce (a 1930 Barker Phantom II). chassis number is 9JS and it is owned especially — and this beauty was en­ Nor could I have afforded the “stand-in” and being restored by Neal Kirkham hanced by a Riz Ortolani score. at £475.0.0. It was just that I was so of Saratoga, California. - Ed.) From my ’hooked’ on the fil m and its 'star' that I had own point of view, the film was a turning I must have given up on the notion of to know whether anyone (such as I, one point. In 1964 when I first saw it (it was ever owning a Phantom II, not that I’d penniless, pimply Melbourne Eastern 1964 as there was an advertisement in ever be able to take it on a continental Suburbs adolescent) would have had a the programme for the Silver Cloud III) I tour, and it wasn’t until 1989 that I spotted chance of buying the car. I was delighted suddenly realized there was great beauty a very original Silver Cloud parked out­ just to have written and received a reply. to be beheld in older cars and especially side Robert McDermott’s premises in English ones. Until then I, like many of South Melbourne. Now, I’m delighted to Whilst on the subject of "The Yellow my contemporaries, thought that 'cool' say, its on my premises, with thanks to Rolls-Royce”, I wonder to what extent the was America, Sunset Boulevarde and MGM for putting me on the right track. 3-92 2031

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J.A. Cairns Esq., 10, Wills Street, Kew E.4., Melbourne, Australia.

Dear Mr. Cairns,

In reply to your letter of 2nd April, I would say that there is no point in us sending you photographs of the yellow Rolls Royce Registration No. YY.44, because it is still in its black and yellow colours. We would of course repaint the lower half, which is yellow, before releasing the car, therefore any stills would not be a true indication of what you were buying. We do not wish to paint the car until we have a serious indication of your intention to buy, the purchase price being £4,250.0.0. The stand-in car has already been sold.

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They’re Hauntingly All Still Here

— are they Ghosts or Phantoms?

by James S. McKarns, CIH, CSP (RROC Inc, California)

Hyundai claims 95% of its cars are sti II (on my forehead), an air mail letter ad­ Wootton brought 10UMC over here on the road. Sounds pretty impressive, dressed to “James McKarns, 11 UMC” aboard the QE2 for the 13th RROC Vin­ but not so fast — what happened to the arrived. It had nice Rosa Moyesii “31" tage Tour, 24-29 September, 1989 (see other 5%? And they’ve only been making and Rosa Silver Jubilee “22” stamps on The Flying Lady 90-1). I was hoping he’d cars afew years anyhowl What would be it and no return address. Could this be bring it back for the RROC National Meet the survival rate of a 66-year-old car se­ the letter I wondered would overcome or in nearby Monterey, but he replied to my ries? Let’s see, Henry Ford was still was I still suffering from the occasional letter that he could not again. However, I cranking out the Model T back in 1926 lapses into delirium I'd suffered earlier in was able to chat with him during the (1.5 million copies). Wonder what per­ the week? Needless to say it was the first Silver Ghost Association meeting in centage of those are around today. Heck, envelope opened! Monterey in August. some of the car makers in those days aren't even around — like Nash, Hudson, Inside were a letter dated 27 July What the cars in the little-known and Pierce Arrow, Packard, Duesenberg, 1991 and a photograph from Dr Ken W. oft-forgotten 'UMC Series had in com­ Hispano-Sulza, et al. Oh yeah, Hisso Is Brittan in Coalville, Leicester, England mon was that all began life as Silver * still in business (making nuclear plant (about 15 miles from Derby). His first Ghosts but were "modernised" to New components) but hasn’t turned out any sentence “I thought you would like to Phantom specifications by the Derby fac­ cars for quite a few years. know that 12UMC lives” made my day. tory around 1926 and renumbered. Brian Then he noted that he has owned the car Wootton's 10UMC was originally Silver 15 years but it does not have the original Ghost 77AU built in 1924/5; my 11 UMC body, although it does have some of the was 59PK born in 1923 with a Hooper original features. He did not indicate li mousine body and Ken Brittan's 12UMC whether he is still driving it, but from the was 44PK also built in 1923 with a Barker picture (reproduced here) it appears to limo or saloon body. Thus all have the be drivable, perhaps just resting-up be­ later ohv Phantom engines — wonder fore heading for a nearby roundabout what they did with those just-broken-in and back on one of the motorways over Silver Ghost engines they removed from there to mix it up with a few Hyundais or our chassis? So are the UMCs Ghosts or whatever. Phantoms?

10UMC, Hooper tourer, owned by Brian and So two ‘UMC Series cars are in Eng­ In addition to being survivors of the Jo Wootton (U.K.) land and the otherone is here in America. three-car'UMC Series, my 11 UMC and Of course the balance tipped the other Dr Brittan's 12UMC were also E.A.C. Ill Well our Humble friends at Rolls- way for a brief period when Brian F. experimental cars. They were used Royce over in England (you know—they say they build the best cars in the world) 11UMC, with its present hearse body by Flewitt, owned by the author. can boast a perfect 100% survival rate for their 1926 ‘UMC Series. 'UMC Se­ ries??? Hey wait a minute, who ever heard of the 'UMC’ series? Nothing in most Rolls-Royce reference books, but hold on, there are two of them listed in the latest Rolls-Royce Owners' Club Di­ rectory and Register: 10UMC in England and 11 UMC here in California (San Mateo). Well sports fans, the 'UMC' Se­ ries consisted of a total of three cars — the aforementioned 10UMC and 11 UMC and, last but not least, 12UMC whose fate was a mystery.

On August 2nd, 1991, while recuper­ ating from a painful episode of shingles 3-92 2033 extensively by F.H.Royce and the Com­ pany test crews in the four-wheel brake development program where the servo braking system licensed from Hispano- Suiza was perfected for the 40/50 h.p. models. My 11UMC, currently disguised as an elegant black and yellow hearse, still stops very well after almost 70 years! My other two Rolls-Royce motor cars, a 1951 Silver Wraith Park Ward six-light saloon with swing-out rear fender skirts and a 1960 Silver Cloud II standard sa­ loon with rare factory sunroof also have the same basic type of servo braking system.

So now you know the story of the ‘UMC Series Ghosts or Phantoms. 12UMC, photographed in Halifax, U.K., in May 1976 by present owner Dr. Ken Brittan.

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New and used parts I U.K. Qualified Motor Engineer with 27 years experience Call and compare our charges We have complete, newly manufactured, Ace-type wheel disc sets in stock for: (03) 720 3997 • PI, PI Buffalo, PII, PHI, Wraith, 20/25, 25/30, and Brewster • Bentley • Bentley 8-Litre • Prop. Robert Chapman MJAM.E., MSAE A • Bugatti • Delage D8 • Jaguar Mk IV The Professional Alternative We also have Derby Bentley Rear Wheel Covers and a wide range of accessories, including: air lines, air locks, hubs, locking rings, and centre-ring kits for Silver Parts for sale: Wraith, Silver Dawn, and R-types. What we don’t have, we’ll manufacture for you. Satisfaction guaranteed. Exhaust systems to suit all models Electronic ignition systems to suit most models lmaRR Disk, Ltd., Shock absorbers to suit Silver Shadow and Silver Spirit P.O. Box 910, Glen Ellen, CA, USA 95442-0910. Tel: (707) 938-9347 Fax: (707) 938-3020. ss Change- over bushes and mountings for Silver Shadows 2036

Australia’s No.1 dismantler of Rolls-Royce & Bentley cars.

Now wrecking for parts: post-war Rolls-Royce & Bentley cars from Mk VI to

Silver Shadow. Fast Australia-wide despatch of parts. Very reasonable prices.

Servicing and mechanical repairs. Excellent spare parts service — all models.

Engine rebuild and reconditioning service.

Wanted: damaged and unwanted Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars for parts.

Neil McLean Automotives Specialising in post-war Rolls-Royce & Bentley motor cars

14 Beaconsfield Avenue. ’Phone: (09) 250 1400 Midvale, Western Australia 6056 FAX: (09) 250 1404

Newly manufactured parts ex-England

Silver Ghost: Manifold (late plain type) Carb throttle spindle (RME52822) Bentley 31/2/4V4: Kingpin (RMF9845) Rear hub (early) Carb valve spindle (aux throttle, RME51218) Aluminium wheel disc (outer) Phantom I: Kingpin (early - RMF51888) Carb valve seating (RME54502) Steel inner disc Flywheel bolt (tapered - RMG70265) Kingpin lower bush (earty - RMF50915) King­ Cam follower yoke (RME50227) Overdrive unit (RMC00042) Phantom II: pin (late) Cam follower guide cover (RME50229) Tim­ 20/25, 25/30, Bentley 31/2/4 V4: Kingpin (RMG 77504a) Carb float chamber top (RME50951) ing gear idler retaining nut (RME50071) Dy- Crankdamper spring plate assembly Kingpin bush (lower - RMG76245) Carb float needle valve (RME54048) namo brush cover (RMD50595) Crankdamper compression spring Kingpin upper bearing race (RMG77240) Carb float needle valve seating (RM£50584) Dynamo/fusebox half wingnut (RMF7156) Crankdamper drive spring (large & small) Crankdamper spnng plate assembly (RME 71439a) Carb filter retaining nut (RME50536) Rocker shafts Aluminium wheel disc (outer) Oil pump drive shaft (RME50568) Crankdamper centre driveplate (RME76619) Cap for float needle valve (RME50586) Wheel spoke All Small Horeepowen Crankdamper retaining nut Crank sludge trap ((RME50083) Clutch lining Oil pump driveshaft thrust bearings (compris­ Crankdamper compression spring (RME81931) Front axle brake shaft Overdrive unit (RMC00041) ing 1 off RME50301a & 2 off RME50302) Sump plug main bearing bolt (RME50110) 20/25: Wraith: Front axle brake shaft Conrod bolt (RME50759) Cylinder block (3 & 4 stud carb) Cam follower Cam follower spring Hub cap screw (RMG2767) Carb float feed valve cap Bentley Mk VI/R-ty pe/Silver Dawn: Valve spring (RME80242) Luggage carrier Outer disc retaining ring (chromed) Overdrive unit (RMC00043) Front brake pull-off spring Exhaust brackets, front and rear 25/30: Steering wheel Rocker shaft (RME77709) Oil pump drive shaft (RME50568) Overdrive unit (RMC00042) Replacement panel parts Rocker shaft bush (RME7713) 20 h-p, 20/25: 20/25,25/30: Silver Cloud/S Series: Luggage carrier Crankshaft oil seal plate (RMC00045) Front axle brake shaft Replacement panel parts Continental front damper operating shaft Carb float chamber top (RME54046d) Bentley 31/2: Australian made door and boot seals 20 h.p: Carb needle & jet (slow running) Front axle brake shaft Silver Shadow/T Series (Inc Series II): Water jacket retaining screw (RMF7341) Carb needle & jet (high speed) Front axle brake shaft spring (Ih/rh) Replacement panel parts Brass nozzle for water port (RME30225) Carb plug under high speed jet (RME53150) Front hub bearing retention ring Cylinder head rear end plate (RME51659) Cap for starting carb (RME51849) Front brake camshaft Manifold (early finned type) Carb plug under starting and low speed jet Cam follower spring

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS 43 CHARD ROAD, BROOKVALE, N.S.W. 2100 licensed vehicle repairer No. 1317» i a.c.n. ooo 2S3127 TELEPHONE: 938 1301 • 905 3507 - 939 7129 FAX: 905 0260 2037

SALES, SERVICE, SPARE PARTS, COACHWORK& RESTORATION EVERY ASPECT OF WORK CARRIED OUT TO THE MOST 1 EXACTING STANDARDS

* Unequalled skills and extensive research facilities to ensure absolute technical authenticity.

* Meticulous attention to detail

* Unsurpassed stocks of rare parts available for restoration cars. R. A.McDermott & Co. Sales * Service * Repairs * Spares * Restoration 120 STURT STREET, SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, 3205 Telephone (03)682 3483; Facsimile (03)6867821 LMCT 4141 Insurance SHANNONS Veteran,vintage,classic and owners Keeping veftides on Australian roads

Laid-up cover or full comprehensive, quality insurance with Shannons might not cost as much as you think. Shannons recognise that enthusiasts take care of their vehicles and pass the savings on to you. Phone Shannons for a free quote now.

Features: • Agreed value • Choice of repairer • You keep the salvage up to 1970 (modifieds up to 1960) • One windscreen or window glass replacement per year excess free •Personal effects cover • Standard pre- 1940 vehicles excess free *$5,000,000 legal liability • Prompt claims settlement • Australia wide service centres.

Head Office, Victoria New South Wales South Australia Western Australia Queensland Northern Territory 321 Warrigal Road, 48 Sailors Bay Road, 6/212 Brighton Road, Suite 1,4 Canning Road, P.O. Box 485, 9259 Bagot Road, Cheltenham, Vic., 3192 Northbridge, N.S.W., 2063 Somerton Park, S.A., 5044 Kalamunda, W.A., 6076 Moorooka, Old., 4105 Coconut Grove, N.T.,0810 Phone (03) 584 7266 Phone (02) 958 7666 Phons (08) 294 9000 Phone (09) 257 1269 Phone (07) 892 2776 Phone(089) 85 2477 Fax (03) 583 9475 Fax (02) 958 7841 Fax (08) 294 9995 Fax (09) 257 1 289 Fax (07) 892 4319 Fax (089) 85 5583 Veteran, Vintage, Classic, Sports and Modified Insurance Specialists Bruce R. Ross Pty. Ltd. 340 PENNANT HILLS ROAD, PENNANT HILLS, N.S.W. 2120 Phone: (02) 484 1239,484 1253,484 1254,484 4419 Fax No.: (02) 980 6592

Rolls-Royce & Bentley — Spares and Service

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND BUSINESS FRIENDS.

It is with great sorrow that I advise that the founder of our company, Mr. Bruce Ross, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 15th May, 1992.

As you know, we are a close-knit family company, and this loss has been both untimely and a great shock to us all.

Bruce R. Ross Pty. Ltd. has always offered honest quality service with fully- trained staff. Over the years we have valued our business friendship with members of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia, and we ask that you bear with us as we adjust to this great loss.

Having now acquired the “new old stock” from three major Australian Rolls- Royce dealers and having also acquired “new old stock” from dealers in England and the United States, we are undeniably in a unique position to provide members with an unsurpassed range of genuine Rolls-Royce and Bentley parts. It was always my father’s desire to assist the enthusiast as well as the tradesperson with good old-fashioned advice and assistance. These traditions have not died with him, and the business will be carrying on with the same staff, the same dedication and the same friendly and courteous attention to our customers’ requirements.

However, nobody can step into Dad’s shoes. I will do my best to stand beside his shoes with courage and confidence. Those who knew Dad would understand only too well that the marvellous, successful business that he has developed would not fall into insignificance with his passing. Those who think or say otherwise did not know him, and they certainly underestimate the family and staff. So it “business as usual” here. We hope to be able to assist you in the future.

On behalf of the staff of Bruce R. Ross Pty. Ltd.

Heather Pryor,

Director. Quality without compromise

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Newly created body under construction for 1912 Silver Ghost, a copy of a Portholme design as fitted to the Radley Alpine car.

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24 Cremorne Street., Richmond, Victoria 3121.

’phone (03)4289622; FAX (03)4282139

We now cater for all models Rolls-Royce and Bentley — mechanical and body. Coffee and chat any time! McMillan Prestige Car Repairs Pty Ltd

Some of the operations performed at McMillan’s by world-class craftsmen on the world’s best cars:

* Stainless steel & chrome polishing * body rubbers & seals supplied & fitted * minor & major repairs to damaged, fatigued & corroded areas * panel fabrication & fitting * repairs to & manufacture of body moulds * major & minor accident damage repairs, private & insurance * paint touch-ups and colour matching * paint glazing & polishing for ultra-good looks and long life with extremely low-maintenance result * painted coachlines in the traditional manner ‘complete re-sprays with 3 year warranty * rejuvenation of old or faded paintwork ‘ rectification of wind noise or water leaks * complete interior & exterior detailing including undercarriage & engine bay * upholstery repairs, touch-ups & re-colouring * complete re-upholstery in Connolly hide & other original materials * headlining & carpets supplied & fitted using authentic, traditional materials * woodwork repairs & repolishing * complete Interior woodwork refinishing * windscreens & windscreen seal replacement, same day service * complete body/chassis restorations * in fact, everything from minor touch-ups to the most major restorations.

McMillan’s are for people who wish to rejuvenate their car a little at a time, and others who require a complete restoration carried out as a single project.

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25-27 Regatta Road, Five Dock, N.S.W. 2046 Telephone: (02) 744 5111 or 744 5242; Facsimile: (02) 744 5517

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