Just had to post this:

 

 

 

This magnificent example of good old British Engineering must have "turned-a-few-heads" in the States-over the years - wonder if you could hear the clock ticking ? some graduation gift-must have looked splendid with his cap & gown .........

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA.) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadster from his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928.

 

He drove it up until his death last year.....at the age of 102 !!!

 

He was the oldest living owner of a car from new.

 

He donated it to a Springfield museum after his death. It has 170,000 miles on it, still runs like a Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. (82 years)

 

That's approximately 2000 miles per year...

 

Now that is enthusiasm!! :bow: :bow:

wow

Well done that man:clap:he looks like a man with plenty of money with a fleet of cars and mechanics to look after them all but still well done on keeping it in tip top condition:thumbup1:

awesome story! bet thats worth a few bob!

You think there will be many zeds left after 2050 ??

That's absolutely amazing! :shock:

Superb!!

 

And what a great story - I love things like that; good find mate!

 

Richard:sorcerer:

You got to respect that :bow:

Well done that man. How rich were his parents to get a Rolls Royce as a graduation gift though?

That thing is huge.

That thing is huge.

 

Well thankyou,,my missus says the same.

Well thankyou,,my missus says the same.

 

That's not what she told me :laugh:

That's not what she told me :laugh:

 

Can't imagine why you'd be boasting about that ! :)

Fair play to him for keeping it all those years, i wonder who the longest zed owner is of the same car?

I feel a little sad its not gonna be used any more :(