Which 1907 Rolls-Royce model earned the nickname “The Best Car in the World”?

The 1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost earned the nickname “The Best Car in the World.”

The Silver Ghost was introduced by Rolls-Royce in 1906, and the specific 40/50 hp chassis carrying chassis number 60551 was named Silver Ghost. Its exceptional quietness, refinement, engineering quality, and reliability helped create the famous reputation associated with the name.

The car gained publicity through demanding reliability trials and long-distance demonstrations. In 1907, a Silver Ghost completed a celebrated non-stop reliability run of more than 14,000 miles, helping establish Rolls-Royce as a leader in dependable luxury motoring.

“Silver Ghost” originally referred to one particularly famous car, but the name later became widely used for the entire 40/50 hp production series. The model continued in production until 1926, when it was replaced by the New Phantom.