Rolls-Royce Phantom II 1931
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1931 Rolls Royce Phantom 2 All Weather LHD by Alexis Kellner of Berlin
Chassis number: 226AJS
Registration number: HRP31H (German).
A very unusal & rare car being ordered from new by one Mr Schmidt of Switzerland in Left Hand Drive configuration. The car was shipped in 1931 to Coach builder Alexis Kellner of Berlin, not to be confused with his namesake from Paris. Kellner produced a magnificent all weather cabriolet body that we find on the car today. I have never seen another phantom with a German made body & this is almost certainly a unique example from Kellner.
The car has had major works undertaken to its engine over the years including a new head being fitted. As a result it runs beautifully & silently. Paintwork is older primrose yellow over Black, presenting well & in good order.
To the interior is original brown hide that has stood the test of time well. The interior woodwork has been removed & refinished & is absolutlely beautiful as a result; highly figured & mirror polished. A new Black mohair hood has also been fitted. Carpets are well worn original items. The cabriolet Body with bench seats allows seating for 6 people & has a large luggage stowage area behind the rear seat.
The hood is a spring loaded affair & has a distinctly Mercedes like appearance to it from the rear. A hood bag clips on to cover the ensemble when in the down position. I have to stress how well this car drives. The centre gear change falls naturally to hand & is a paragon of smoothness. The steering is power assisted & is light & direct & the whole car driving exactly as a phantom ought. The car is located in Germany south of Hamburg & may be viewed there by prior appointment.
Assorted correspondence dating to the 1950's & 1960's from Rolls Royce to the then owner comes with the car.
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1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £200000.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Phantom II Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1931 Sub type : Convertible 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.