Project Rat Royce - '34 Rolls Royce

[dineno]

it is a salmons "Tickford" all-weather cabriolet/saloon, apparently the body style is rare, but even an example that was auctioned at Bonham's sold for only 70,000 Euros. Not super valuable considering the amount of work that would be required to restore. I think if you managed to keep the Tickford roof operational, you could do what ever you wanted with the rest and you would appease somewhat to the purists by keeping a rare body style around and also to everyone else by customizing it.

Yes, it is a Tickford Convertible. Slightly different from the one pictured though only in the sense that it has an extra 3rd window like the Limo. Below is a closer example.




I'm most likely going to remove the top and all the mechanism for now and see what I can do with it. Most of the mechanics seem to be present, but would need a new cover. I'm fine with having it be open roof for a while though.

[Mehowski]

I would be so so tempted to not chop the roof as the whole idea of having that amazing convertible roof is so cool haha.
Either way once the Rolls Royce owners club find out what you've been up to they will slay you with their muskets and their fox hunting dogs so you're a dead man walking anyway
Amazing build, best of luck with it chap, Tally-ho!

[mystere485]

it is a salmons "Tickford" all-weather cabriolet/saloon, apparently the body style is rare, but even an example that was auctioned at Bonham's sold for only 70,000 Euros. Not super valuable considering the amount of work that would be required to restore. I think if you managed to keep the Tickford roof operational, you could do what ever you wanted with the rest and you would appease somewhat to the purists by keeping a rare body style around and also to everyone else by customizing it.

[danielsahhhn]

fuck me this looks epic...imagine a photoshoot with this and the latest incarnation of rusty whatever that may be.......

[L_O_O_M]

Come on dineno we need our fix! haha

[dineno]

There is also the option of keeping the car as it for 10 15 more years then sell and get a very nice profit margin.

But then again you only live once so fuck it "grabs the cutting torch" looks at the Royce.

we need more pictures of the actual car in its current state

Lol if you saw its current state, you'd realize leaving it in its current state would only appreciate the parts on it. Its a basket case right now. Rolling chassis w/ a large section of the frame rotted through and the rest of the car was disassembled and accounted for. Best part is though, I could sell the motor, tranny, interior, random things like fuse box, suspension, etc for 10x what I paid for the thing.

[FrancoGT1]

There is also the option of keeping the car as it for 10 15 more years then sell and get a very nice profit margin.

But then again you only live once so fuck it "grabs the cutting torch" looks at the Royce.

we need more pictures of the actual car in its current state

[SliPsY]

I was waiting for a build like this a very long time.

[GTOguy]

Absolutely love the render. I think the rs's would be nice on it. Still a classic style wheel and is truly timeless. And the mesh would look good with the rest of the car in my opinion.

[GroceryGetter67]

I feel like option 1 is a unique way of combining the two usual styles you see with these early cars. Most rat rods with a body style like yours use the open fenders and chopped tops but usually always leave the rust and patina on the body (which is a very bad ass look). And most of the old hot rods you see that are pristine are more true the original lines with the sweeping fenders and beautiful paint jobs. This is a great way to give it that rat rod feel but also doing justice to an old rolls by getting the body nice and cleaned up again in it's brand new, more bad ass, form.

[dineno]

Option 1 sounds (and looks) like it would be AMAZING.

also rat rods are played out anyways. But whatever you do im sure it will look totally amazing

I do really like option #1 after rendering it. My dilemma is that I don't want to do the played out look of rat rods, and yet I want to change enough about the car thats its not just original with cut off fenders and slammed. So the 4 options are made to meet halfway and show some individuality. I'm absolutely in love with the class and detail associated with an original and I'd like to maintain that bold clean icon, but with my own ballsy spin on it.

[SnazzyQ]

Option 1 sounds (and looks) like it would be AMAZING.

also rat rods are played out anyways. But whatever you do im sure it will look totally amazing

[MercTastic]

I like option #4 depending on condition of current black paint/body.

[dineno]

I really like the idea.

I grew up around car clubs with huge amounts of antique cars of similar vintage. I really like the rough concept you posted, However, I will throw in my $.02: Don't overdo the Brass plating if you go that route. Brass is a fine line, and too much can work against you, especially if a lot or all of it is polished. I would suggest mixing your chrome and brass, and keep some brass oxidized/dirty/worn.

I definitely agree that brass can be an overwhelming detail. The inspiration for it in this case though is the old Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. The most common scheme I see them in is silver with either all brass or all copper everything (not sure which).

But yes, anything that I plate I like to let wear a bit. Polished is nice, but I think it adds character to show some oxidation in the crevices and corners and what not.

[Red_Arrowheads]

I really like the idea.

I grew up around car clubs with huge amounts of antique cars of similar vintage. I really like the rough concept you posted, However, I will throw in my $.02: Don't overdo the Brass plating if you go that route. Brass is a fine line, and too much can work against you, especially if a lot or all of it is polished. I would suggest mixing your chrome and brass, and keep some brass oxidized/dirty/worn.