Rolls-Royce Phantom II 1939
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1939 Rolls Royce Phantom IIIChassis Number: 3-DH-1
Registration number: WXG 135
Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1939 Rolls Royce Phantom III Crocodile Roof for sale. A very late Rolls Royce Phantom III in concourse condition. The Rolls Royce Phantom III was ordered, new by the Marquise Maria-Suzanne de Villeroy.
It was scheduled to be at the Earls Court Motor Show car in 1939 but the show was cancelled at the last moment due to the onset of hostilities. As a result, the Rolls Royce Phantom III was shipped to New York on the SS Western Prince in February of 1940 for delivery to The Marquise at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. This Rolls Royce Phantom III underwent a nut and bolt restoration by the noted Black Hawk collection in Danville California, the results of which are stunning.
The Rolls Royce Phantom III then resided for many years in a prominent German collection. Coachwork is by Hooper and takes the form of a ‘four light crocodile roof’ Sedanca sports saloon with division. The rear roof section hinges open allowing the metal front Sedanca unit to slide back under it before closing again leaving it concealed. Being a Phantom three, the interior space is capacious in the extreme with acres of room to the rear and plenty of room for the driver to seat them in comfort.
To the interior is grey ‘West of England’ cloth with matching grey carpets and headlining. The front seats and door cards are of perfect black hide with complimentary black Wilton carpets. Highly figured burr walnut is fitted throughout and is in perfect mirror finished condition. The exterior is finished in Masons Black with the paint having been completed to a superb quality standard. The Rolls Royce Phantom III has twin encased side mounts, twin trumpet horns and a center spot light making for an imposing frontal appearance.
Having just emerged from the collection the Rolls Royce Phantom III is being serviced by Marque Specialist Kenworthy Engineering and having one or two minor items attended to in order to bring it up to concourse winning standards. Underneath the Rolls Royce Phantom III you will find that it is as fine as it is on top. Likewise, under the bonnet the engine is well detailed.
The engine runs in silently but more importantly, it runs cool with excellent oil pressure. To restore a tired Phantom III to this condition costs a small fortune, takes a couple of years and costs far in excess of the asking price of this Rolls Royce. This Rolls Royce Phantom III represents the pinnacle of Phantom III development being one of the very last of the series produced.
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1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom II is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £260000.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Phantom II Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1939 Sub type : Sedan Location : Essex
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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.