Rolls-Royce 40/50 Phantom 1 1927
General description :
1927 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Piccadilly Roadster.
Chassis Number: S268RM
Swiss Registered.
A magnificent example of The Springfield Produced Rolls Royce Phantom 1. This car is in superb original mechanical condition & has never been messed around with right down to the original ceramic insulators on the twin coils. It has won prizes at Schloss Dyck & the Prestigious Villa D'Este Concours attesting to its collectability. Rarely do we get such impeccable cars with such impeccable provenance.
The car is finished in Pristine Black paint as when new. To the interior is Black leather & black carpets. Under the bonnet the car is just as it left the factory with every detail correct.
Chassis Number S268RM is unique; a 1927 Springfield built Rolls-Royce that has all correct history; the car was delivered as a four place tourer but sent back to Rolls-Royce for the fitting of the current Rolls-Royce Custom Coachwork body in December 1927. (See John de Campi ‚Rolls-Royce in America’ pp 81/230/231). Then it was owned by Joe Carmen for some 45 years where it resided in a museum until the present owner acquired it.
The car has been beautifully restored by the Woods Brothers in New England and has the added benefit of an overdrive unit to complement long distance tour driving. Everything on the car is otherwise original and it has won honours in the Rolls-Royce Owner’s Club, the CCCA, at Pebble Beach 2000 and at Villa d’Este 2005. Class winner Retro Classics meets Barock 2015. Class winner in 2009 At Schwetzingen also.
Regrettably it was pouring rain upon the day of our visit so we are rescheduling a proper photo shoot in the next few weeks. The car may be viewed by appointment in Northern Switzerland. The car comes with an assortment of paperwork including its original instruction book.
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1927 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Phantom 1 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : 40/50 Phantom Model Version : 1 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1927 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.