Rolls-Royce Phantom II I Coupe 1936
Allgemeine Beschreibung :
Filling the shoes of the outgoing Phantom II would be no easy task for Rolls-Royce. The PII had proven to be one of the marques more successful models, firmly establishing it as the leader in the world luxury motorcar market. But as Rolls-Royce was enjoying their status as the maker of the world’s finest automobiles, even they weren’t immune to pressure from the competition. With the introduction of the Phantom III in 1936, Rolls-Royce joined the multi-cylinder race that was spurred on by the likes of Cadillac, Pierce-Arrow, Hispano-Suiza and Packard. Replacing the venerable inline six that traced its roots to the Ghost was an all-new, clean-sheet design V12 engine constructed of aluminum alloy and displacing 7.32 liters, or 447 cubic inches. While the V12 layout was certainly a departure for the company in terms of road car power, it was not at all unfamiliar territory given their vast experience with aero engines of the same configuration, and many of the Phantom III engine’s features borrowed heavily from the firm’s aviation experience. The Phantom III was the final car to be designed under the auspices of Sir Henry Royce, though sadly he would die before the car would reach its final stages of design and production.
As typical, Rolls Royce supplied running chassis to clients and dealers, so cars were despatched to coachbuilders chosen by clients or dealers. Of the great traditional British coachbuilders, Barker was one of the oldest and most revered. Founded in 1710, the firm employed top craftsmen who produced the finest, most lavish carriages available, many of which featuring ground-breaking designs. The founder of Barkers, formerly an officer in Queen Anne’s Guard, utilized his contacts within the Royal Family to secure many high-profile contracts, producing numerous carriages for King George III and Queen Victoria. They made the natural transition to motor bodies at the turn of the 20th century, going on to produce distinctly elegant bodies for a number of cars, with a heavy emphasis on Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis.
This 1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, chassis 3BU2 was the very first B-series Phantom III delivered and wears distinct and beautiful one-off coachwork by Barker. The Two-Seat Sports Coupe body is a rather unusual style for the Phantom III, as the flagship chassis was generally fitted with large multi-passenger bodies. A stunningly beautiful car, it is one of four fixed-head coupes supplied by Barker on the PIII chassis, and the only one to feature a Dickey seat and rear mounted spare wheel. This example was sold new in March of 1937 to a Mrs. Frances Bell, wife of Dr. Dennistoun Mildeberger Bell of Amangansett, New York. A photo of the car when new can be found in Lawrence Dalton’s book, Rolls Royce: The Derby Phantoms (p. 375). It is not known how long the car was in the possession of the somewhat eccentric Bell family, but it remained on the East Coast of the U.S. for much of its life. In more recent years, it received a cosmetic restoration in England, and then returned to the United States where it received a mechanical restoration by the highly regarded Phantom III experts at Dennison-Jayne Motors of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Today, this remarkable Rolls-Royce Phantom III presents in handsome condition, its older restoration and paintwork having held up quite well, though showing a few minor flaws upon closer inspection. The two-tone paintwork suits the handsome Barker coachwork very well, with black wings and top surfaces accented with deep burgundy body sides and gold coach stripes to provide a visual break between the two. Paint quality and body fitment are very good. The coachwork is decidedly sporting, particularly for a PIII, with Lucas Tri-Bar headlamps, a single center-mounted spot lamp, kneeling Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, black-wall Michelin tires, and polished wheel discs. A single, rear-mounted spare wheel enclosed in a painted metal cover keeps the body-sides, adding a unique touch to the Barker design.
The lush and luxurious cabin is trimmed in burgundy leather and wool carpet, highlighted with gorgeous, restored burl wood. The leather is in very good condition, showing some age since the restoration but remaining handsome and quite presentable, particularly against the beautifully restored wooden dash and door caps. It is fitted with an original Clayton heater, as noted in the build sheet; a sensible upgrade given its original delivery to the North East of the USA. The cabin is comfortable and inviting, with a welcoming patina and fine detailing.
Mechanically, this twelve-cylinder Rolls-Royce benefits from $150,000 worth of extensive servicing by Dennison Motors. The mechanical restoration of the original engine (number V.98.F) included fitting of new pistons, rings, wrist pins, and cylinder liners. The camshaft was re-profiled and the valvetrain converted to more reliable roller-type cam followers, and the favored hydraulic tappets remain in place. All major ancillaries were rebuilt at the time, such as the water pump, oil pump, flywheel, distributor and carburetor. At the same time, the clutch was rebuilt and relined, all new mountings fitted and the body rewired. The Bijur lubrication system was also overhauled in conjunction with a front-end and brake system rebuild. In the time since this overhaul, it has been sparingly used and continues to be an excellent driving example.
Included in the sale are Rolls-Royce Owner's Club documents that help define the history of this lovely motorcar. A copy of the original build sheet as supplied by the Rolls-Royce Foundation is also included, verifying this as a numbers-matching and highly correct example. This handsome, beautifully presented one-off Phantom III is a rare and highly desirable sporting model, comprehensively serviced by marque experts in order to resolve typical PIII mechanical trouble areas, and it remains in fine order, ready for regular enjoyment on tours and driving events.
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1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom II I Coupe is listed verkauft on ClassicDigest in St. Louis by Mark Hyman for $450000.
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Karosserietyp : Auto Marke : Rolls-Royce Modell : Phantom II Ausführung : I Coupe Hubraum : 0.0 Modelljahr : 1936 Karosstyp : Coupé Lage : Missouri
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Nun, meine Damen und Herren, heute tauchen wir ein in die glanzvolle Geschichte einer Marke, die immer das ganz Wesen britischen Luxus und Handwerkskunst verkörpert hat - Rolls-Royce.Unsere Geschichte beginnt zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts, als zwei Visionäre, Charles Rolls und Henry Royce, beschlossen, sich zusammenzuschließen. Im Jahr 1904 wurde der allererste Rolls-Royce geboren, der Rolls-Royce 10 hp. Es war ein bescheidener Anfang für ein Unternehmen, das die Automobil-Exzellenz neu definieren würde.
Aber es war erst 1907, dass Rolls-Royce wirklich seinen Stempel aufdrückte, mit der Einführung des Silver Ghost. Er wurde als das "Beste Auto der Welt" gefeiert und setzte den Goldstandard für Luxusautos. Mit seinem flüsterleisen Motor und seiner exquisiten Handwerkskunst war er ein Statement von Opulenz und Raffinesse.
Die 1920er Jahre brachten uns den Rolls-Royce Phantom I, ein Ikone seiner Zeit. Es war der erste Rolls-Royce mit einem 6-Zylinder-Motor und legte den Grundstein für die legendäre Phantom-Reihe. Dies war die Ära, in der die Maharadschas von Indien maßgefertigte Rolls-Royces in Auftrag gaben, die nichts weniger als automobilen Palästen entsprachen.
Schnell vorwärts in die Nachkriegsjahre, und wir haben den Silver Cloud, ein Symbol für den britischen Optimismus der Nachkriegszeit. Der Silver Cloud verkörperte Eleganz, mit seinen fließenden Linien und handgefertigten Interieurs. Er war die Wahl von Königen, Prominenten und Industriekapitänen.
Aber wenn wir über das Epizentrum des Rolls-Royce-Luxus sprechen, dann ist es der Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, der uns von 1968 bis 1991 begleitete. Dies war ein Auto, das die Aussage traf, dass "wenn Sie nach dem Preis fragen müssen, können Sie es sich nicht leisten." Anpassung war das Stichwort, und der Phantom VI war eine Leinwand für die weltweit Wohlhabendsten, um ihren einzigartigen Geschmack auszudrücken.
Nun, es ist unmöglich, über Rolls-Royce zu sprechen, ohne den Rolls-Royce Corniche zu erwähnen. Produziert von 1971 bis 1995, handelte es sich um eine Cabriolet- und Coupé-Version des Silver Shadow. Der Corniche war der Inbegriff des Grand Touring, ein Auto für diejenigen, die den Kontinent in absolutem Luxus durchqueren wollten.
Aber, ach, selbst die Mächtigsten müssen ihren Niedergang erleben, und Rolls-Royce war keine Ausnahme. Das Unternehmen durchlief in den 1970er und 80er Jahren finanzielle Turbulenzen, was zur Übernahme durch Vickers plc führte. Dann kam die umstrittene Eigentümerschaft von BMW und Volkswagen, die die Enthusiasten spaltete.
Rolls-Royce erlangte unter BMW-Besitz wieder Boden, und das neue Jahrtausend brachte uns den Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, eine Rückkehr zu den Wurzeln des Unternehmens für kompromisslosen Luxus. Der Phantom VII war ein Zeugnis für britische Ingenieurskunst und Handwerkskunst.
Und das, meine Damen und Herren, bringt uns auf den heutigen Tag. Rolls-Royce produziert weiterhin einige der opulentesten, maßgeschneiderten Fahrzeuge auf dem Planeten, ein Symbol für die britische Imperium, das mit der Zeit nicht verblasst ist. Der Geist von Sir Henry Royce und Charles Rolls lebt in jedem Auto weiter, das die Spirit of Ecstasy trägt, ein Zeugnis für das anhaltende Erbe der britischen Automobil-Exzellenz.