Bangkok--23 Nov--Total Quality PR For the first time in a generation, the opportunity to own a legendary piece of Thai automotive history and a simply magnificent piece of engineering has arisen. The personal vehicle of Thailand’s only race car champion is available in an exclusive online auction, having just been faithfully restored in Great Britain. Prince Birabongse Bhanutej (Bira), son of King Rama IV, is said to have single handedly put Siam on the world car racing map. His 1937 Rolls Royce Sedanca Coupe was first registered in Feb 1937 and was his personal car until 1949. This ELR497 is one of only 1201 25/30 chassis built by Gurney Nutting, the coach-builders for the British Royal Family. This rare opportunity to own a piece of history will take place from now until December 31st, 2007, exclusively at: www.birasrolls.com This rare Rolls Royce Sedance Coupe features a straight six engine of (4257cc) 4 1/4 litres and now has a new head and starts 'on the button' every time. It pulls well and the four speed gearbox (synchro in the top three gears) is easy to use and the car is a delight to drive - a good clutch and powerful mechanical (not hydraulic) brakes gives the driver every confidence. From the mid 1970’s until 1997, the car was in the USA and then returned to the UK in 1997 where it has undergone much restoration, both cosmetic and mechanical. In 1998, it was selected to appear on the front cover of Bernard King’s standard work "The Rolls Royce 25/30HP and Wraith". In 2004 it was selected along with 19 others to exhibit at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to mark the centenary display of Rolls Royce motor cars. In 2006, it was judged the best pre-war car in the Surrey section of the RREC and last year was taken on a tour of Northern France. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Royal Thai automotive history. Fully restored and in top condition, the 1937 Rolls Royce Sedance Coupe of Prince Bira, Thailand’s one and only racing car driver, can be viewed online. Bidding for this legendary vehicle will be conducted exclusively at: www.birasrolls.com For media inquiries, please contact: Tom Van Blarcom/Sittichai Uthaiwatthanathorn Total Quality PR (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Tel: 0-2260-5820 Ext. 162 Fax: 0-2260-5847-8 Email: [email protected]