Rolls-Royce 40/50 Phantom 1 Sedanca by Thrupp & Maberly. 1927
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1927 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Sedanca by Thrupp & Maberly.
Chassis number: 16LF
Registration number:YH2900
Delivered new to one K.S. Smith Exq of Millbank Westminster in June of 1927. This car was sent to famed coach-builders Thrupp & Maberly to have its current body erected upon the chassis taking the form of an elegant & imposing sedanca deville.
The car comes to us in beautiful & very original condition. Indeed it has one awards at the RREC in the preservation class. It has also been shown at schloss Dyck & a variety of other events.
Paintwork is Maroon over black. The bonnet areas are getting quite thin from years of polishing to the point where the undelying aluminium is close to showing through, giving the car a wonderfully aged patina. In recent years the car has only ever been washed in warm water & given a coating of hard wax to better preserve the paints originality.
The front seats are of black leather with black door cards. To the interior is west of England cloth in beige along with original carpets. The car as a whole has a very untouched feel to it. It has resided for the last 8 or so years when we previously sold it in a small private collection.
Twin occasional seats fold out from the bulkhead making this a true 7 seater. All original nickel plated insturmennts are present & correct on the black dash board. The 3 gallon fuel reserve with its associated tap is extant & working perfectly. The car comes with working keys for the dooors bonnet & ignition.
The car has been well maintained without regard to cost. Attention has been given to ensure all the details work correctly such as interior lights, the spot light & the fuel Guage. We are giving the car a service upon arrival with fresh fluids whilst also checking the valve clearances & doing the timing. The Magneto is a little weak so we wiill also be overhauling it as part of its service.
Mechanically the car is strong with a quiet engine that regularly starts off the advance / retard lever once warm. 5 years ago the engine was disassmbled & checked over with all the cooling galleries being cleaned out from accumulated silt as the car was starting to run hot on warmer days. It is now back to running cool as per factory spec.
The car comes to us with its original Ace wheel discs, under trays, hand operated spot lamp etc etc. It really is a time warp car & one for afficionados of originality.
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1927 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Phantom 1 Sedanca by Thrupp & Maberly. is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £128000.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 40/50 Phantom Model Version : 1 Sedanca by Thrupp & Maberly. Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1927 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.