This 1926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Doctor’s Coupe, chassis number S296PL, represents the final year of Silver Ghost production in Springfield, Massachusetts. One of only 1,701 Springfield examples built between 1921 and 1926, this remarkable automobile has undergone a full frame-off restoration to exacting factory standards. Finished in rich caramel and brown with a tobacco Connolly leather interior, this Silver Ghost embodies the essence of early Rolls-Royce craftsmanship and remains one of the most historically significant examples in existence, believed to be the only Springfield Silver Ghost Doctor’s Coupe in the world.

Built by Rolls-Royce of America at its Springfield, Massachusetts facility, the Silver Ghost was the model that established the marque’s reputation as “the best car in the world.” This example was originally bodied as a Pall Mall Tourer by Merrimack Body Company, though the current Doctor’s Coupe body by Hume of Boston was likely the winter coachwork added later. Delivered new in 1925 in California, chassis S296PL is believed to have been first owned by silent film legend Gloria Swanson, followed by noted hotelier D.M. Linnard, builder of the Fairmont and Ambassador Hotels. Subsequent owners include F.K. Burnham, M.C. Mogensen, and W.J. Hennessey of San Francisco. In 1977, the current owner acquired the car from the widow of Robert Atley, the Depot Engineer of the Springfield Rolls-Royce Factory, who had maintained and driven it for decades with his family in California.

Under the stewardship of the current owner, a longtime Concours judge for Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Jaguar, the Silver Ghost underwent a highly documented frame-off restoration. At great expense, purported to be over $300,000 by the current owner, the work returned the car to exact original specification, including the fitted walnut cases and the complete picnic basket ensemble with original silverware, china, and crystal. The chassis was later exhibited as a display at the Blackhawk Behring Auto Museum, further affirming its authenticity and craftsmanship.

The exterior is finished in two-tone Caramel and Brown paint, displaying excellent gloss and detailing throughout. Dual covered side-mounted spares, leather strap-on mirrors, and a period-correct leather windshield visor add both form and function. The cream-painted wire wheels are fitted with newer 33×5 tires, while subtle accents such as the brass trim, detailed badging, and balanced proportions reinforce the visual grace that made the Silver Ghost an icon of its era.

The interior is upholstered in rich Tobacco Brown Connolly leather with Cognac Wilton wool carpeting, both in excellent condition. The left-hand-drive driver’s bucket seat and folding jump seat complement a half rear bench, creating an intimate yet practical cabin arrangement. A walnut burl dashboard features recalibrated brass-bezel gauges, and fitted walnut cabinetry completes the luxurious period presentation. This cabin is both a tactile and visual tribute to Springfield’s master craftsmen.

Power comes from the renowned 7,428 cc inline six-cylinder engine, producing 40/50 horsepower and paired with a three-speed manual transmission. With dual Bosch distributors and leaf spring suspension, the Silver Ghost was renowned for its smoothness and reliability, qualities that cemented Rolls-Royce’s reputation worldwide. This particular example remains a mechanically correct automobile, with a restored fuel system that has yet to be completed to working consistency. Included with the sale are its complete original tool set, historical documentation dating back to the 1920s, and the complete fitted picnic and service kits.

For more information and details, please call or text Kendi Brown at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This 1926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Springfield is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.