Records were broken in the past few days when the world's oldest surviving Rolls-Royce, a 1904 20154, was sold at auction for the pittance of $7.22 million, let's write it out, $7,220,000!!!!! At that price it is sure hoped that it will get good gas mileage. And...it probably will with that awesome 10 hp engine.
That was the most-ever for a pre-1905 vehicle (previous $3.5 million for an 1884 De Dion Bouton. It was also the most ever paid for a Rolls.
This was the fourth-ever car produced by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. The open-topped two seater was thoroughly restored in the 1950s and is in perfect condition and is a runner. Drive that right over to your local McDonald's for some McRibs.
They also know all of the car's previous owners.
I Think That if I Had $7.2 Mil Lying Around...I'd Do Something Else with It. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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