| Rauch and Lang Town Coupe 1918 | |
| Rauch and Lang Co, USA | |
| Rauch and Lang were old established carriage makers and began making electric cars in 1905. These were mainly closed town cars that were very popular with professional people. Control was simple, and this quiet and clean way of motoring had considerable appeal. This exhibit has a range of about 50 km (30 miles) between charges and can travel at speeds of up to 35 km/h (20 mph). Powered by 40 two-volt cells, driving a 3 hp electric motor. | |
| Riley Merlin Special Series 1936 | |
| Riley (Coventry) Ltd, England | |
| This handsome saloon with "Aero-Line"? advanced styling, is an excellent example of a quality medium-priced sports saloon from the Riley range of the mid-1930s. Donated by the family of the late Mr Norm Porritt. | |
| 4 cylinder Special Series, 69 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 1496 cc, twin SU carburettors, magneto ignition, 12 hp. | |
| Rolls Royce 20/25 1929 | |
| Rolls Royce Ltd, England | |
| This smaller Rolls was developed from the earlier 20 hp model, but features an increased bore size and a central lubrication system. The coachwork on this car is a fine example of the craft by Park Ward. The price in chassis form was £1,185 while the complete car was £2,050. | |
| 20-25 hp, 6 cylinders, 82.5 mm bore, 114.3 mm stroke, 3666 cc magneto and battery ignition, 4-speed gearbox, 4 wheel servo assisted brakes. | |
| Rolls Royce Phantom I 1926 | |
| Rolls Royce Ltd, England | |
| Built to replace the famous 40/50 Silver Ghost, the Phantom I first appeared at the London Motor Show in 1925 where it was the most expensive car with a selling price of £2,952. It featured push-rod operated overhead valves and was described as "a superb example of the highest form of British engineering". This particular exhibit was used around the Arthurs Pass area of New Zealand and has headlamps that are dipped mechanically by hand. | |
| 40/50 hp, 6 cylinders, 108 mm bore, 139.7 mm stroke, 7679 cc, 4-speed gearbox, 4-wheel mechanical servo assisted brakes. Coachwork by Thrupp and Maberly. | |
| Rolls Royce Phantom V 1963 | |
| Rolls Royce Ltd, England | |
| The Phantom V is the largest Rolls Royce ever built. First released in 1959, at a time when most automobile manufacturers were reducing the size of their cars, this huge, spacious and luxurious vehicle was one of the star attractions at the Paris Motor Show. This exhibit was first used during the Royal Tour of 1963, and features a cocktail cabinet, electrically operated windows and air conditioning. The woodwork is French figured walnut, comfort is assured with English hide upholstery, power steering and auto transmission. | |
| V8, aluminium head and wet cylinder liners of cast iron, 104.4 mm bore, 91.44 mm stroke, 6230 cc. Coachwork by Mulliner, Park Ward. | |
| Rolls Royce Sliver Ghost 1920 | |
| Rover 110 1964 | |
| The Rover Co, England | |
| The 110 was the last of the P4 series Rovers. The P4 had already been technically superseded by the more advanced monocoque P5 series in 1959, but demand for the sturdy P4's continued unabated until the 110 model was finally dropped altogether in favour of the lighter P6 2000-series in 1964. The side exhaust and overhead inlet valve configuration of these engines seemed crude compared with some other engines but they were endowed with extraordinary reliability. Their drawing-room leather and walnut interiors and their fine build quality earned the P4 and P5 series a reputation as the poor man's Rolls Royce. Donated by Mr Robert Harris, Paramata. | |
| 2625 cc, 6 cylinders. | |
| Rover Saloon 1920 | |
| The Rover Co, England | |
| This exhibit has a Charlesworth body built to order for Sir Joseph Kinsey of Christchurch. It was converted to a bread delivery van in 1935, before being restored to its present original condition. It was a comparatively heavy car weighing about 26 cwt, but very reliable. | |
| 4 cylinders, side valve, detachable head, 75 mm bore, 130 mm stroke, 2297 cc, worm drive. | |
| Rover Six HP 1905 | |
| The Rover Co, England | |
| The Rover Six was the company's second four-wheeler design, with the chassis frame constructed of wood and flitch plate. The rack and pinion steering was an unusual feature for the period. The whole car was meant to be cheap and good value for money. | |
| Single cylinder, 95 mm bore, 110 mm stroke, 780 cc, 6 bhp. Cruised at 20 mph. Price £105. | |
| Rover Tourer 1913 | |
| The Rover Co, England | |
| The Rover Six was the company's second four-wheeler design, with the chassis frame constructed of wood and flitch plate. The rack and pinion steering was an unusual feature for the period. The whole car was meant to be cheap and good value for money. | |
| Single cylinder, 95 mm bore, 110 mm stroke, 780 cc, 6 bhp. Cruised at 20 mph. Price £105. | |
| Rugby 1928 | |
| Durant Motor Co, USA | |
| Outside the United States these vehicles were sold as the Rugby, but in North America they were marketed under the "Star" name. Price $US443. Donated by Miss P N Issac, Wellington. | |
| 4 cylinders, side valve. | |
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ADMISSION
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LOCATION
Otaihanga
Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand MAP  CONTACT Phone: +64 (4) 297 1221 Fax: +64 (4) 297 0503 Email: southward@kapiti.co.nz |
