‘Irreplaceable' 105-year-old Rolls Royce stolen in hotel heist moments before European tour
A RARE 105-year-old Rolls Royce valued at £300,000 was stolen from a hotel on the evening of a vintage car expedition.
The 1920 Silver Ghost was on a trailer at a hotel near Grays, Essex, on Wednesday night.
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The stolen 108-year-old Rolls Royce
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The "irreplaceable" car had vanished when owner Bryan Fitton went to check on it at 6am the next morning
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It was about to be transported to Tilbury Docks and on to Helsinki, Finland.
But the "irreplaceable" car had vanished when owner Bryan Fitton went to check on it at 6am the next morning.
The 82-year-old from Wilmslow, Cheshire, is "heartbroken" at the loss.
Essex Police is investigating and urged anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage to get in contact.
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The owner is offering a £2,000 reward for the car's return.
Bryan told the
"The car is full of irreplaceable parts – it's an original and has even got the original Lady on the grill.
"The car has been all over the world and is an advert for British motors – it's been everywhere and it gets stolen in Essex – it's just appalling."
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He spent years rebuilding the car and has driven it all around the world.
It has toured England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Austria among other nations.
However this trip was set to be Bryan's first trip to the Baltic States with his beloved car.
Development of the Silver Ghost goes back to the start of the 20th century.
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Around 7874 Silver Ghosts were produced between 1907 and 1926, with American President Woodrow Wilson even owning one of the cars.
It was named the best car in the world by Autocar in 1907.
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It was one of 25 cars due to be transported
Credit: STEVE FINN PHOTOGRAPHY
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The 1920 Silver Ghost was on a trailer at a hotel near Grays, Essex, on Wednesday night
Credit: STEVE FINN PHOTOGRAPHY
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