Read nice article in Octane no 65 nov 2008 about cross linked interest between Ettore Bugatti and Henry Royce.
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Ettore Bugatti and Henry Royce had great mutual respect for each other's motor cars - so when Ettore decided he needed more experience with "heavy cars, what else would he buy but a Rolls - Royce Silver Ghost.This was in 1926.
That car remained in the family until 1963 when the car was sold to Maurice Trintignant.
Knowing this, are there more cross overs.

On p.58 of Conway's Magnum is a photo of what appears to be a T15 with the following caption : "Sir Henry Royce owned this little 8 valve car in England during the 1914-18 War." (chassis number not mentioned)

In his 1913 letter to Dr. Espanet, Ettore measured his dream of building a super-luxury car against the Rolls Royce (Silver Ghost), but I was unaware that he actually owned one. Thanks for the info.

Regards
Johan Buchner