20 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 2. Show full PDF. Rolls Royce - Phantom II - Workshop Manual - 2009 - 2009 Updated: March 2021. Originally delivered to E. Graham Guest of Edinburgh Scotland. Brakeservo, I can’t imagine how people drove those things. It also took a first in class at the R-R Nationals. Documented ownership history since new. It also featured on center stage at the televised 1984 Miss USA pageant. It used an improved version of the Phantom I engine in an all-new chassis. One of the most recognizable vehicles in the Rolls-Royce lineup is the fabled 2020 Phantom—the ultimate Rolls-Royce. Model kits and finished models from Italeri, the traditional Italian producer of fine miniatures, who inspires the model buyers for more than 50 years worldwide. And I … The work of Brewster’s even extended to removing the original radiator cowl and the Spirit of Ecstasy, so that both could be plated at the same time as the rest of the trim to ensure universal coverage and finish on all pieces. Its 7.9-liter engine was much faster than any previous Rolls-Royce. It was there that this beautiful deep maroon and black body was handcrafted and fitted to the car, and where all of those gold-plated trim pieces were also fitted. Rolls-Royce Phantom II Image courtesy of Rolls-Royce This vehicle has a 4 door saloon (sedan) body style with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. The second generation of the Rolls-Royce Phantom was introduced in 1929. It was used by legendary Hollywood actress Gloria Swanson in a 1974 television special called “Paramount Presents.” You can see the car in the above photo. Classifieds for Classic Rolls-Royce Phantom. Subscribe to our free daily email to continue reading: Please become a member to continue reading, Membership Benefits: Chassis number 201RY, the inspiration for it all, appeared as both the color frontispiece and sketched in silhouette on the cover. Ridiculous. Get your hands on the complete Rolls Royce factory workshop software £9.99 Download now . Truth is they drive like a double clutching truck! Neil Kirkham early 1978 - 1994  This hurt sales figures, and one of the results of this was that only 112 left-hand drive Phantom II cars ever made it to the USA. The Phantom II, which was introduced in September 1929, was the last model produced before Sir Frederick Henry Royce, OBE, died in 1933. Started seeing them in the late ’60’s when some of my friends got them for Christmas. Yes, I was driven all about Seattle and Whidbey Island in one once and have driven others. The Phantom II Continental was the last Rolls-Royce to be designed under the personal supervision of Henry Royce, before his death in 1933. The original owner of this 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom certainly seemed to have plenty of good taste, but he may have been lacking a bit in the restraint department. A truly distinctive and sporting Rolls-Royce, with a rich, fascinating history documented in numerous books on the marque and model, this Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupe is a brilliant, singular example of one of the most revered automobiles of all time. The grandmother to all those ridiculous Toyotas, Hondas, Lexus, and Infinitys with gold badges in the 90’s. All just to get you from point A to point B? Phantom II Continental Consider that in 1934 Brewster built a similar looking limo based on Ford bodies and in basic form appear the same. It has roots that can be traced back to an era before World War II and has always been a world-class vehicle intended for the most elite passengers. :). This Rolls Royce Phantom II sold for about $12,000 in 1930, a princely sum especially considering that it occurred at the beginning of the economic depression. I have a 1943 MB Jeep (obviously not quite a Rolls) that has the seat bolted to the floor (not adjustable) and I couldn’t get my foot on the brake pedal because my knee hit Chassis number 137GY was originally built as a Pullman Limousine by Barker, and spent approximately 38 years in Britain before it exchanged owners several times in California. I suspect that there are more than a few people in the RROC who easily recognize the car. All that aside, this is one time where I applaud the ability of the very few to be able to purchase and maintain something like this. Thank you for your interest! But you’d think Rolls Royce could have done better in 1931 without the pressure of war. History of an old Rolls is easy to get. • Early access to every find Check out our popular Rolls Royce Phantom Manuals below: Rolls Royce - Phantom Coupe - Sales Brochure - 2010 - … The owner doesn’t provide any information on how the car runs or drives, but you would have to hope that it accomplished both feats well.eval(ez_write_tag([[468,60],'barnfinds_com-box-4','ezslot_20',135,'0','0'])); Looking around the outside of this 1931 Phantom, the presentation of the car is nothing short of stunning. And I even like the color.”. Props to the owner for using it for charity though. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of the Rolls Royce 40/50 hp models and it received high acclaim. Mulliner 17TA – sold for $357,500 The most desirable Continental chassis, with beautiful coachwork. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Rolls-Royce PLC Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. is a separate legal entity from Rolls-Royce PLC and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BMW Group. 'Powerful, docile, delightfully easy to control and a thoroughbred, it behaves in a manner which is difficult to convey without seeming to over-praise,' declared The Motor after testing a PII Continental in March 1934. As its name suggest, this new Rolls-Royce was intended for fast continental touring; indeed, in the 1930s there were few roads in Britain where its outstanding performance could safely be exploited to the full.  Notify me of new comments via email. I got out the welder and moved the seat back until in hit the left rear wheel well, now I can “kind of” drive it safely. kit of this same car. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental was published by Dalton Watson in 1980 and remains a landmark work regularly referenced. Contrast the use of gold plating here in the midst of the Great Depression for a vehicle only for the uber wealthy few, and the common place use of gold chains among a certain subset of contemporary rap artists.  Please see excerpts in our photo section. The Phantom is now for sale, and the sale is part of a charity fundraiser. Records of the Rolls-Royce Foundation indicate that this original American-delivery Phantom II was initially ordered as a St. Martin town car. You would have to assume that given the asking price of the vehicle, that the interior condition would be very good. 207AJS is one of only 125 left-hand drive Phantom II chassis built in England for the American market after the Springfield, Massachusetts factory stopped production. The seller equates $12,000 in 1930 with $130,000 in today’s dollars. The Phantom II Continental was the last Rolls-Royce to be designed under the personal supervision of Henry Royce, before his death in 1933. By the end of production the magnificent Phantom II Continental was good for 95mph. 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Delivered to the original owner in February of 1931, this Phantom II has had quite the lifetime across the globe. Like this car, they too had gold plated trim on them. Nice to see the car that started it all. Touring Sedan. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was introduced in 1929 to build upon the successful Phantom I, also referred to as the “New Phantom”, which was released in 1925. The Phantom II would be the last of the now-infamous 40/50 hp models. It is thought to h.... [continue reading] Newmarket Sport Sedan by Brewster 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Produced from 1929 to 1935, the Phantom II was a large improvement over the previous Phantom I. 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster-Bodied Huntingdon Seven-Passenger Limousine: 1 of 125 left-hand drive Phantom II chassis built in England for the US market after the Springfield, MA factory stopped productionChassis no. Boy, was it a job building that one. Also incorporated was a refined 7.7 L pushrod-OHV straight-6 engine with a new crossflow cylinder head. It is also worth considering the relative rarity of the car. Â, 1934 The result of these engine changes was greatly enhanced performance, particularly of the Continental model, and the ability to accommodate weightier coachwork. His car panels and accessories were all solid gold – no cheap plating! RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Today the car appears to be absolutely flawless, and it is a thing of extreme beauty and presence. The engine was unitary with a 4-speed manual transmission. The company’s West Wittering design team put the design to paper per Royce’s specifications. As its name suggest, this new Rolls-Royce was intended for fast continental touring; indeed, in the 1930s there were few roads in Britain where its outstanding performance could safely be exploited to the full. And you better be small to fit the chauffeur’s compartment. Took me 3 months to build it right. The leather also had to be sourced from areas with no mosquitoes, as the leather had to be free of any bites and marks, regardless of how small these might be. It used an improved version of the Phantom I engine in an all-new chassis. Peter Stylianos 1994- 2006Â, The car has been featured in the Flying Lady and Auto 7 and most recently in the new book by Andre Blaize Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental. Thanks !! As introduced, the Phanto.... [continue reading] This extended to some fairly strict requirements regarding the leather. Designed around the short (144") Phantom II chassis and introduced in 1930, the Continental version was conceived as 'an enthusiastic owner driver's car', featuring revised rear suspension, a higher axle ratio and lowered steering column. This car would still show well and it drives perfect! The engine too had come in for extensive revision. • Unlimited ad-free browsing Based at Goodwood near Chichester in West Sussex, it commenced business on 1st January 2003 as its new global production facility. The Phantom II had been introduced in 1929 as a successor to the New Phantom (retrospectively Phantom I) with deliveries commencing in September of that year. Rolls-Royce never found it necessary to publish horsepower figures; it was assumed to be more than adequate. ..can’t help wondering ig it has been in the USA all it’s life ? The Phantom II replaced the New Phantom in Rolls-Royce’s offerings in 1929. Looks like one of those car-shaped transistor radios I used to see as a kid. If you look closely at the registration plates on Goldfinger’s car it is AU (with no other characters). 4.3 litre, 30 horsepower, six cylinder engine with Stromberg downdraft carburetor, can go from zero to 100 kilometers an hour in 12.5 seconds. He showed the car at numerous Concour events taking top honors at the likes of Silverado, Hillsbourgh, and Best of Show at the Art Deco Concours. This was because cows in calf could develop stretch-marks, whereas bulls don’t. Whether or not this plating represents a lack of restraint is a matter of perspective. The Phantom II Continental presented here, 47RY, is a superb example of this thoroughbred Rolls-Royce, a car distinguished by its exceptional Freestone and Webb coachwork, noteworthy provenance, and impressive presentation. Take a good look at all of the shiny external trim on this car, because that isn’t polished brass. the underside of the steering wheel. The car used for filming was not a Phantom II, but a Rolls-Royce 20/25 h.p. The PI's cylinder dimensions and basic layout - two blocks of three cylinders, with an aluminium cylinder head common to both blocks - were retained, but the combustion chambers had been redesigned and the 'head was now of the cross-flow type, with inlet and exhaust manifolds on opposite sides. The form was common to autos of the early thirties. JB said in the movie it was a Phantom 3. The Phantom II was in production from 1929 until 1936. 23.5 cm. A well-maintained RROC tour veteran. I’m not considered “tall” at 5′ 11″. It would have been chauffeur driven so the owner would have made sure that his driver was a shortie. The history of this real globetrotter Phantom II chassis number 70WJ is fully known and documented. Like the Phantom I, Rolls-Royce provided the fully functioning chassis to a coachbuilder who then created the body. “Rolls-Royce Phantom II! A "Continental" version, with a short wheelbase and stiffer springs, was offered. I think that car was a 1925 Phantom I town car though. Paddon Brothers Ltd. early 50's  These were all commissioned by the buyers, to taste, with renowned coach builders and under the auspices of Rolls Royce Ltd, equipped with special bodywork. A total of 1767 Phantom II chassis were built between 1929 and 1935. The Continental's - necessarily wealthy - owners included such famous names as the racing drivers Sir Malcolm Campbell and Woolf Barnato, Prince Ali Khan, Princess Alexis Midvani, the Prince of Nepal, Lord Londesborough, the Earl of Warwick, the Earl of Roseberry, Lord Doverdale, Lionel de Rothschild, Anthony de Rothschild, the Maharaja of Bahawalpur, the Maharaja of Jodhpur, N S Gulbenkian and Noel Coward. I guess in WWII the other option was walking, so they did what they had to do. This makes this car 1-of-112, but it is also 1 of only 2 cars that were delivered with the gold-plated trim. The basic shape was very common post WW I. 510003703, in 1:24 scale has a length of approx. I prefer the back – it’s grand. The price for the Phantom has been set at an eye-watering $1,450,000. The Rolls-Royce Phantom VII is a full-sized luxury saloon car made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.Launched in 2003, it was the first Rolls-Royce developed and introduced after BMW purchased the right to use the Rolls-Royce name and logo in 1998.. Auric Goldfinger used a Phantom 3, V12. Past owners:Â, E. Graham Guest 1934  The average price paid for … eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_7',106,'0','0'])); Mechanically, the phantom is powered by a 468ci straight-six engine, while the transmission is a 4-speed manual. Click here to get it featured on the homepage instead. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Francis deBeixedon late 1950's - 1967  The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of Rolls-Royce's 40/50 hp models, replacing the Phantom in 1929. It is credited with successfully reviving the Rolls-Royce brand and restoring Rolls-Royce's reputation as a maker of luxury cars. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the last of the great six cylinder automobiles whose entire development had been managed by F. Henry Royce himself. The magneto/coil dual ignition system remained the same as on the PI.  Or subscribe without commenting. Makes me wonder how Shirley MacClaine drove the Yellow Rolls Royce in 1964. There are no photos of either the engine or interior, but it looks as though the interior is finished in cream and brown leather, while the timber is burled walnut. 8-SK came to the USA around the late 1950's. According to the original factory specifications, 8SK was equipped with dual sidemounted spare tires and fitted with an F-code steering box that provided a ratio for long distance touring. !  Unlike its predecessor, which inherited its underpinnings from the preceding 40/50hp model, the Silver Ghost, the Phantom II employed an entirely new chassis laid out along the lines of that of the smaller 20hp Rolls-Royce. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_2',134,'0','0'])); The Phantom rolled off the production line in Derby, England, in 1931. Kudos to Adam for such a fine intro. It used an improved version of the Phantom I engine in an all-new chassis. • Free want ads, Rare Schnellaster! Now let me check my Powerball numbers! Product description Rolls Royce Phantom II model kit, art. Furthermore – though it could be the original registration – but here in the UK a plate like that ‘defunct reg stock’ would lead people generally to think the number had been stripped by reg number dealers. That makes this one very rare old lady. It used an improved version of the Phantom I engine in an all-new chassis. Highly favoured by prominent coachbuilders, the Phantom II chassis provided the platform for some of the truly outstanding designs of its day, getting off to a flying start when a pre-production model ('26EX') designed by Ivan Evernden and made by Barker & Co (Henry Royce's favourite coachbuilder) won the Grand Prix d'Honneur at the Biarritz Concours d'Elegance in September 1930.  Love the car. “Rolls-Royce Phantom II! Looks cheap, even if it is gold. Barker Saloon. 15 results per page. After being owned by only a handful of owners from 1934 through 1970's the car was purchased and restored by Neil Kirkham, a well known Rolls-Royce owner in California. Produced for a relatively short period, during which time only 281 examples were completed, the Phantom II Continental typically sold for around £2,500 (more in some cases), a quite staggering amount to ask for a motor car and equivalent to the cost of no fewer than six or seven average-priced houses in the UK at that time! ..... Also be sure to view results in ..... 480-285-1600 [email protected] 1345 East Chandler Blvd. It is located in San Diego, California, and is listed for sale here on eBay. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of Rolls-Royce's 40/50 hp models, replacing the New Phantom (Phantom I) in 1929. In fact, they were based on the roadster version of this very car! The real Rolls-Royce Phantom II has a 7.7 L (7668 cc/467 in³) pushrod - OHV straight-6 engine. 2 Rolls-Royce Phantom II for sale Rolls-Royce, the most famous luxury brand of all time, known for whisking royalty to and from functions, and with that said, you know it’s good enough for you too. Just might do it sometime. Shipped to Brewster etc I fully understand but how come it has a UK registration ? From what you say, who needs to go to the gym and work out when all you need to do is actually drive this car. Its 7.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 6 cylinder that produces 120 bhp (122 PS/89 kW) of power at 3000 rpm. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of the marque's 40/50 hp models, replacing the New Phantom in 1929. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of Rolls-Royce's 40/50 hp models, replacing the New Phantom in 1929. The 2019 Rolls-Royce Phantom 4dr Sedan (6.8L 12cyl Turbo 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $452,750. This could only be sourced from bulls, not cows. Known as the Phantom II, this updated generation of Phantom was powered by a 7.7L inline six engine. Ah……restraint and good taste…….one thing in short supply of almost every aspect of our culture today. Its introduction was one of those great pieces of unfortunate timing, coinciding with the 1929 Stock Market Crash. Rolls-Royce quality and attention to detail has always been second to none, and they demanded only the best from those who were charged with building the bodies and interiors of their cars. A "Continental" version, with a short wheelbase and stiffer springs, was offered. G. Berners late 1930's - post war   The body is the original Park Ward close-coupled touring saloon. G. H. Mathers late 1967 - mid 1977  Since Rolls-Royce in Springfield went BK in 1934 or so, this vehicle represents an attempt to hold onto a demographic that could afford something like this in the middle of the worst economic depression since 1893. 1957 DKW Auto Union Van, Desirable V8 Optioned: 1965 Rambler Marlin. This is the designation for the element on the Periodic Table for gold. * … This 1931 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupe is one of just two Phantom IIs bodied by James Young. It would have been shipped from there to Brewster and Co. Coachbuilders in Long Island, New York. Don't post your car for sale in the comments. Both cars shared much the same chassis design with the Phantom II having a lower ride height and improved semi-elliptic springs. Great car for a portrait. In Rob MacGregor 's novelization, the car is a Daimler-Benz. Formerly owned by Sir MacPherson Robertson, Martin Vogel, and Roy Wild. Rolls-Royce Later on, I bought the Monogram model This Phantom has had a couple of star turns during its life. Rolls-Royce produced the Phantom II from 1929 to 1935 with an improved engine over its predecessor the New Phantom. Built in two wheelbase lengths - 144" and 150" - this new low-slung frame, with its radiator set well back, enabled coachbuilders to body the car in the modern idiom, creating sleeker designs than the upright ones of the past.  4.3 litre, 30 horsepower, six cylinder engine with Stromberg downdraft carburetor, can go from zero to 100 kilometers an hour in 12.5 seconds. We will get back to you soon. Based at Goodwood near Chichester in West Sussex, it commenced business on 1st … Without them, such a snapshot into the past would disappear. no. This engine produces 120hp, but its real strength lies in the engine torque, which allows the car to accelerate effortlessly from low speed in higher gears. I think I had an Avon cologne bottle that looked like this. Is there any more history for this amazing car ? Every piece of external trim is 24-karat gold plated, which would have made an already very expensive car even more so in 1931. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. is a separate legal entity from Rolls-Royce PLC and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BMW Group. 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe by H.J. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of Rolls-Royce's 40/50 hp models, replacing the New Phantom in 1929. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-box-3','ezslot_0',143,'0','0'])); Restraint and good taste are two character traits that normally go hand in hand.
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