Osian's Auction Catalogue Automobilia The Art of the Historical Vehicle | October 2018

Automobilia: The Art of the Historical Vehicle 81 Lot of Two Photographic Stills Each 5.9 x 8.0 in (15.0 x 20.2 cm) a. 75 year of Rolls-Royce cars - 1978 Inscriptions pasted on verso One of the most earliest surviving models of a famous marquee, the 1905 10 hp two-cylinder Royce car, retraces the route of the original 1904 test run that led to the formulation of Rolls-Royce Limited, which this year celebrates its 75th anniversary. n 1904 a tiny 1.8 litre four seater car – designed by electrical engineer Henry Royce – left a factory in Manchester for a test run. The test was a success and attracted the interest of wealthy racing motorist and engineer, Charles Rolls. The two men joined forces to form Rolls- Royce Limited, the famous name that was to become synonymous with quality in motor cars over the next 75 years. From early beginnings in 1904, the two men designed, developed and extended their range. Over the next decade two, four and six cylinder models were built, including the now legendary 1906 40/50 model, later to be called the Silver Ghost. Production in 1978 was a record 3 347 cars of which 60 percent were exported. Rolls Royce continues to search for perfection in uses- including pumping oil from North Sea, specialist Engines powered by liquid petroleum or Natural gas, aircraft engines in use throughout the world, precision components for aerospace and nuclear industries and, as always - the best most sought-after motor car in the world. b. Romance of the Vintage Car - 1984 Inscriptions pasted on verso A nostalgic moment as Keith Schellenberg, driving a 1930 Bentley, waves to well-wishers in London at the start of the vintage run to St Moritz, Switzerland, to commemorate the centenary of the Cresta Run where the Bristish have played a leading role in developing the art of tobogganing. The motoring event attracted more than 60 entries from all over the world, including Britain, the USA, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. It was sponsored by Sotheby’s, the art auctioneers, in conjunction with the St Moritz Tobogganing Club. ` 6,000 – 9,000 $ 83 – 125 Set of 2 131