Lot 426 - Peter Nelson Collection Full-Size FAB 1 Rolls-Royce Radiator Cover

Sold Stock #148878 | Sold Nov 14 2022

THUNDERBIRDS (1965-1966)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction - London - 2022

Lot # 426 - Peter Nelson Collection: Full-Size FAB 1 Rolls-Royce Radiator Cover

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A FAB 1 full-size Rolls-Royce radiator cover from the production of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's puppet animation television series Thunderbirds. This radiator cover was made by the production for use on a full-size version of Lady Penelope's Rolls-Royce saloon car FAB 1. It was used during close-up shots and where a 1:1 scale reference was required, such as when the front-mounted machine guns appeared from the grill, and for Parker's perspective as he drove towards Creighton-Ward Manor.

It is made from a chrome alloy and features drill holes on the top where the 'Spirit of Ecstacy' ornament would attach, a hole at the front where the Rolls-Royce emblem would be affixed and two channels at either side where the grill would slide in and be bolted at the bottom. The cover shows mild tarnishing from age. Dimensions: 68 cm x 68 cm x 15 cm (263/4" x 263/4" x 6")

From the personal collection of Peter Nelson, previously displayed at his two museums, "The Cars of the Stars" and "The Bond Museum" in Keswick, Cumbria, until they closed in 2011.

Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 M

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Size

Item size: 26.77" × 26.77" × 5.91" (68cm × 68cm × 15cm)

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