Rolls-Royce Phantom II I Coupe 1936
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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 såld on ClassicDigest in St. Louis by Mark Hyman for $450000.
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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Rolls-Royce Modell : Phantom II Modellversion : I Coupe Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1936 Karosstyp : Coupé Läge : Missouri
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Nåväl, damer och herrar, idag dyker vi in i den lysande historien om ett varumärke som alltid har inneburit själva essensen av brittisk lyx och hantverk - Rolls-Royce.Vår historia börjar vid förra sekelskiftet när två visionärer, Charles Rolls och Henry Royce, beslutade att gå samman. År 1904 föddes den allra första Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce 10 hp. Det var en blygsam början för ett företag som skulle omdefiniera bilens överlägsenhet.
Men det var inte förrän 1907 som Rolls-Royce verkligen gjorde sin stämpel med introduktionen av Silver Ghost. Den hyllades som "Världens bästa bil" och satte gulstandard för lyxkörning. Med sin tystlåtna motor och utsökta hantverk var det en symbol för överflöd och förfining.
1920-talet förde oss Rolls-Royce Phantom I, en ikon för sin tid. Det var den första Rolls-Royce med en 6-cylindrig motor och lade grunden för den legendariska Phantom-serien. Detta var eran när Maharadjor i Indien beställde specialbyggda Rolls-Royces som var inget mindre än bilpalats.
Snabbspola till efterkrigsåren, och vi har Silver Cloud, en symbol för det brittiska efterkrigsoptimismen. Silver Cloud var elegans personifierad, med sina flytande linjer och handgjorda interiörer. Det var valet för kungligheter, kändisar och kaptenar inom industrin.
Men om vi pratar om Rolls-Royces lyx i sin fulländning, är det Rolls-Royce Phantom VI som graciöst dök upp i våra liv från 1968 till 1991. Det här var en bil som gjorde uttalandet att "om du måste fråga priset kan du inte ha råd det." Anpassning var nyckelordet, och Phantom VI var en canvas för världens rikaste för att uttrycka sina unika smaker.
Nu är det omöjligt att diskutera Rolls-Royce utan att nämna Rolls-Royce Corniche. Producerad från 1971 till 1995 var det en cabriolet- och coupéversion av Silver Shadow. Corniche var den ultimata grand tourern, en bil för dem som ville färdas över kontinenter i absolut lyx.
Men, ack, även de mäktigaste måste möta sin nedgång, och Rolls-Royce var inget undantag. Företaget genomgick ekonomiska prövningar på 1970- och 80-talen, vilket ledde till övertagandet av Vickers plc. Sedan kom den kontroversiella ägandeperioden av BMW och Volkswagen, som delade entusiasterna.
Rolls-Royce återfick fotfästet under BMW-ägande, och det nya millenniet förde oss Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, en återgång till företagets rötter av kompromisslös lyx. Phantom VII var ett vittnesmål om brittisk ingenjörskonst och hantverk.
Och det, damer och herrar, för oss till idag. Rolls-Royce fortsätter att producera några av de mest overdådiga, specialtillverkade fordon på planeten, en symbol för brittisk imperium som inte har falnat med tiden. Anden av Sir Henry Royce och Charles Rolls lever vidare i varje bil som bär Spirit of Ecstasy, ett vittnesmål om det bestående arvet av brittisk bilöverlägsenhet.