VINwiki's Top 10 Rolls-Royce Stories: From Trailer Parks to Stolen Phantoms

Unlikely Rolls-Royce Acquisitions

• 💡 A 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was found in a trailer park in Covington, Georgia, acquired for $800 after a negotiation involving a non-running zero-turn lawn mower.
• 🛠️ The car, which had no motor and had been repainted, was surprisingly straight with good body, glass, chrome, and stainless steel.
• 🚚 Loading the non-running Rolls-Royce involved a creative use of neighbor's mailbox posts and a strap attached to a diesel truck.

Revitalizing a Water-Damaged Wraith

• 🌊 A water-damaged Rolls-Royce Wraith, intended as a parts car for another project, was acquired for a deal around 6:00 AM.
• 🔧 The car required significant work, including swapping suspension, steering, and crossmembers, with the goal of getting it running and driving.
• 🚗 The water-damaged shell, though categorized, could potentially be converted into a drag car or custom build.

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and the Brick Wall

• 🧱 A brand new Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, during a test drive, suddenly lost all power and brakes due to a production change linking the brake system to the electrical system.
• 💥 The car rolled downhill and crashed through a dealership wall into the used car showroom.
• 🔧 The incident highlighted a technical bulletin (BS1,844) that mechanics had not memorized, leading to the accident.

Cannonball Run in a Rolls-Royce

• 🚀 A 1960s Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith was used for a Cannonball Run, with the driver noting its quiet comfort and right-hand drive advantage for spotting.
• 💨 The car, despite its age, allegedly reached speeds of 124 mph, consuming fluids and experiencing minor issues like a loose lug nut.
• 👑 The journey was described as a magnificent, comfortable crossing, fitting for a