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This book is about the Royal Rolls-Royce of Udaipur, Rajasthan - the 1924 Rolls-Royce Tourer 20 HP (bearing chassis no. GLK 21). She was purchased in 1936 by His Highness Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur primarily as a source of parts for another Rolls-Royce 20 HP (chassis no. 42 GO), a favorite of the Maharana. In Udaipur, her engine was removed and fitted in RR 42 GO. From 1940s to the end of the last millennium, she lay forgotten in the Zenana Mahal at the City Palace, Udaipur. In 1999, Shriji Arvind Singh of Mewar decided to have her restored. After a restoration process that took around eight years, RR GLK 21 assumed pride of place in the Udaipur Palace Motor Garage. And, now the RR GLK 21 is the star at several prestigious events and has received extensive coverage. In August 2012, the magnificent lady created history by becoming the first ever Indian entry to win the Lucius Beebe Trophy at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Contents: Foreword by Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar House of Mewar Historical Perspective Restoration and Resurrection of RR GLK 21 Unique Identifications Marks RR GLK 21 in Full Glory Cartier Concours d'Elegance International Events hosted by Vintage and Classic Car Collection, Udaipur Continuity of Association with Maharanas Rolls-Royce Books in the Palace Archives RR Chronicles Star in the Media The Journey Continues...