Thursday, December 29, 2022

Roy Clark’s Roller

‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide doors and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf

American Hee Haw host and country singer Roy Clark (1933 – 2018) was best known for songs such as Yesterday, When I Was Young and Thank God and Greyhound. Now, enthusiasts of this tobacco farmer’s son have the opportunity to buy a piece of his memorabilia in the form of a Rolls-Royce that he owned for some forty years.

 

Last offered without reserve at the Leake Auction Company sale in Tulsa in June 2019, the dark red 1964 Phantom V touring limousine by James Young was owned by the star from 1977 until his death. Clark paid $19,500 (the equivalent of £70,000, $86,000, €79,000 or درهم316,000 today) when he purchased it and after it was subsequently sold to a “noted private collection in Texas,” they lavished £24,000 ($30,000, €27,000 or درهم110,000) on servicing it in 2019 and 2020.

 

This month, RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000). Of the car, they remark:

 

“The limousine is finished in a lovely shade of dark red and accented by a gold pinstripe running the length of the car. The initials “RC” are prominently featured on the driver’s side passenger door. The interior is trimmed in tan leather and is accented by beautiful woodwork throughout. The driver compartment features Smiths instrumentation, an AM/FM radio, and an altimeter in the passenger glove box door. Furthermore, the car is equipped with electric windows and air conditioning which is vented into both the driver and passenger compartments. A division window separates the driver from the passengers. The rear compartment is the epitome of 1960s luxury and features dual footrests, fold-out jump seats, pillar-mounted flower vases, reading lights, and a Smiths clock while fold-out picnic tables flank a small cocktail bar with crystal decanters and glassware.”

 

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Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Roy Clark’s Roller – 1964 ex-Roy Clark Rolls-Royce limousine to be sold – ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ singer Roy Clark’s Rolls-Royce heads to auction complete with suicide and emblazoned with his initials in gold leaf – RM Sotheby’s will sell the Rolls-Royce – which is currently located in Austin, Texas – as part of their 21st to 29th May ‘Driving Into Summer’ online sale. They have set an estimate of £49,000 to £57,000 ($60,000 to $70,000, €55,000 to €64,000 or درهم220,000 to درهم257,000).
Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples
A graduate of the London School of Economics, Matthew Steeples is a writer and marketing consultant. He conceived The Steeple Times as a media arena to fill the void between the Mail Online, The Huffington Post and such organs as the New York Social Diary in 2012.

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