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The Oldest Known Surviving Rolls-Royce in the World Showcased at the Pebble Beach Concours

October 27, 2026

The 75^th Concours show field featured the oldest known surviving Rolls-Royce in the world – the 1904 Rolls-Royce 10 HP.

Not only is this car notable for being the oldest known to survive, but it is also among the earliest products of the partnership between Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce and was the fourth automobile to bear the Rolls-Royce name and was displayed at the 1904 Paris Auto Salon and later at the 1905 Olympia Motor Exhibition. It is powered by a 1.8-liter twin-cylinder engine, that can reach nearly 38 mph. Originally fitted with a Barker Park Phaeton body, it was discovered in a barn in 1950, restored and then participated in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.

*The 1904 Rolls-Royce 10 HP Barker Park Phaeton round the first turn on the Tour d’Elegance. Photo Credit: Kimball Studios/Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance*

Bright and early on the Thursday of Pebble Beach Automotive Week, the 1904 Rolls-Royce 10 HP found its spot in the lineup of entrant cars to participate in the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. Upon its return, the Rolls-Royce received its green Tour Ribbon which was showcased on the show field Concours Sunday.

*Terry and Liz Bramell color coordinate with the 1904 Rolls-Royce 10 HP on the Concours show field. Photo credit: Kimball Studios/Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance*

On Concours Sunday, the Rolls-Royce added a bright pop of color to the show field and so did Terry and Liz Bramell. The 1904 Rolls-Royce 10 HP has its moment on the awards ramp when its was awarded the First in Class award for the Antique class.