1926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall Tourer (Springfield)
Chassis S366RL is a 1926 Springfield Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost bodied in the elegant Pall Mall tourer style, delivered new to a wealthy widow in Columbus, Ohio. It later gained recognition through VMCCA and AACA concours awards and long-distance driving accolades from the RROC. After a thorough restoration in 1980–81, successive owners used the car actively for touring, including a notable appearance carrying Grand Marshals in the 1999 Rose Parade. The car is accompanied by a comprehensive history and maintenance file.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$196,000
- 1926-11-30 → 1955Factory deliveryGeorgia M. Landafull documentation
Widow of a prosperous Kansas City grain dealer, based in Columbus, Ohio. Factory records confirm the car remained with her in Columbus throughout this period.
- 1955 → 1981Acquisition unknownJames G. Eastonpartial documentation
Based in Waterloo, Iowa. Actively exhibited and used the car in club events, earning various awards, before commissioning a full restoration in 1980–1981 prior to selling.
- 1981 → 1998Private saleBill and Roxanne Glennpartial documentation
Resident in Manhattan Beach, California. Added turn indicators and front disc brakes, and used the car regularly for touring.
- 1998 → 2013Private saleGail Reinggoldfull documentation
Continued regular touring use including Atlantic crossings and a trip to Austria; fitted an overdrive unit and had minor engine work done in 2005. Extensive invoices from this period survive in the car's history file.
- 2013 →Private saleTodd Naglerfull documentation
Acquired from a close friend in early 2013; maintained the car well and displayed it at regional RROC and CCCA events as part of a personal collection.
Competition
- 1959Veteran Motor Car Club of AmericaVMCCA 22nd Annual Meet1st in Class
Exhibited by James Easton; the car took top honors in its class at this club meet.
- 1963Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA Show — Foo Dog TrophyFoo Dog Trophy — best Rolls-Royce of the show year
Award presented in spring 1963 recognizing the finest Rolls-Royce displayed across the club's annual show season.
- 1965Rolls-Royce Owners ClubRROC Long-Distance Driving AwardLong-distance driving award
- 1973Rolls-Royce Owners ClubRROC Long-Distance Driving AwardLong-distance driving award
- 1999Rose Parade, PasadenaDriver: Gail Reinggold
Car served as the Grand Marshal vehicle, with Reinggold chauffeuring Shirley Temple Black and Buzz Aldrin.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1981Restoration
A comprehensive restoration carried out over approximately two years, completed around 1981, prior to the car's sale to new owners in California.
Work was initiated and overseen by James G. Easton; the prose gives a span of 1980–1981.
- 2005Engine rebuildVintage & Auto Rebuilds
Minor engine work carried out to address mechanical needs during the Reinggold ownership period.
Work performed by Steve Littin's shop; invoices reportedly survive in the history file.
- —Modification
Turn indicators and front disc brakes were added during the Glenns' ownership.
Work carried out sometime between 1981 and 1998.
- —Modification
A Gear Venders overdrive unit was installed, enhancing the car's long-distance touring capability.
Fitted during Gail Reinggold's ownership; precise date not stated.
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