Rolls-Royce 40/50 Phantom 2 Hooper Sedanca De Ville. 1931
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1931 Rolls Royce Phantom 2 Hooper Sedanca De Ville.
Chassis number: 90GY
Registration number: DOM111
A very fine & rakish Phantom 2 built by Hooper, "The King of Coachbuilders." This car has been owned for several decades by the current owner who is now in his 90th year & feels it is time to relesae the car to a new onwer. During his tenure the car has covered less then 1000 miles per year as evidenced by an unbroken run of MOT certificates & service bills.
The car has been maintained without regard to cost by Marque Specialists Ristes of Nottingham. We would encourage any potential buyers to contact Steve Lovatt at Ristes for a reference on the car & the super condition it is in. The engine is powerful, silent & everything a Phantom 2 ought to be. It drives superbly & is a real pleasure to take down the road.
The coachwork takes the form of a Sedanca De Ville with a very low rakish letter box style front window. The car was the 1931 Olympia Motor Show car according to a brochure copy with the car & was priced at a then princely £3054.00
The car has had a very high quality repint in its original colours of ivory & black, with the paint being unblemished & perfect. To the interior the car is also as specified when new: Black Leather to the front & black wool cloth to the rear. A silver grey headlining completes the ensemble. Some of the small tools are present under the front seats. A large modern jack is stowed in the capacious rear luggage trunk. The car also has useful storage bins located in the running boards.
This Rolls Royce Phantom 2 has had monet lavished upon it without regards to expense & is consequently in way above average condition both from a mechaincal & a cosmetic standpoint. Viewing & a test drive are sterongly encouraged.
1931 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Phantom 2 Hooper Sedanca De Ville. is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Essex by Prestige House for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 40/50 Phantom Model Version : 2 Hooper Sedanca De Ville. Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1931 Sub type : Sedan Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
Prestige House
+44(0)1375 379719, +44(0)7967 260673
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About Rolls-Royce
Well, ladies and gentlemen, today we're diving into the illustrious history of a brand that has always embodied the very essence of British luxury and craftsmanship - Rolls-Royce.Our story begins at the turn of the 20th century when two visionaries, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, decided to join forces. In 1904, the very first Rolls-Royce was born, the Rolls-Royce 10 hp. It was a modest start for a company that would go on to redefine automotive excellence.
But it wasn't until 1907 that Rolls-Royce truly made its mark with the introduction of the Silver Ghost. It was hailed as the "Best Car in the World" and set the gold standard for luxury motoring. With its whisper-quiet engine and exquisite craftsmanship, it was a statement of opulence and refinement.
The 1920s brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom I, an icon of its time. It was the first Rolls-Royce to feature a 6-cylinder engine and set the stage for the legendary Phantom line. This was the era when the Maharajas of India commissioned custom-bodied Rolls-Royces that were nothing short of automotive palaces.
Fast forward to the post-war years, and we have the Silver Cloud, a symbol of post-war British optimism. The Silver Cloud was elegance personified, with its flowing lines and handcrafted interiors. It was the choice of royalty, celebrities, and captains of industry.
But if we're talking about the epitome of Rolls-Royce luxury, it's the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, which graced us with its presence from 1968 to 1991. This was a car that made the statement that "if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it." Customization was the name of the game, and the Phantom VI was a canvas for the world's wealthiest to express their unique tastes.
Now, it's impossible to discuss Rolls-Royce without mentioning the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Produced from 1971 to 1995, it was a convertible and coupe version of the Silver Shadow. The Corniche was the quintessential grand tourer, a car for those who wished to traverse continents in absolute luxury.
But, alas, even the mightiest must face their decline, and Rolls-Royce was no exception. The company went through financial turmoil in the 1970s and 80s, leading to the takeover by Vickers plc. Then came the controversial BMW and Volkswagen ownership period, which divided enthusiasts.
Rolls-Royce regained its footing under BMW ownership, and the new millennium brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, a return to the company's roots of uncompromising luxury. The Phantom VII was a testament to British engineering and craftsmanship.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, brings us to today. Rolls-Royce continues to produce some of the most opulent, bespoke vehicles on the planet, a symbol of British imperiousness that has not waned with time. The spirit of Sir Henry Royce and Charles Rolls lives on in every car that bears the Spirit of Ecstasy, a testament to the enduring legacy of British automotive excellence.