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It was 1925 and the fabled Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, which had been launched in 1906, was being retired. After seven years of testing, the six-cylinder Phantom chassis was introduced. The New Phantom, as it was called, received the Phantom I designation retrospectively when the Phantom II appeared on the scene in 1930. From 1926 until as late as 1931, Phantom I's were built in Springfield, Massachusetts, in addition to those in England. Of the total 3,340 Phantom I's produced, 1,241 were built stateside.
This Hibbard and Darrin Rolls-Royce is unique because it is a 'one of a kind' body. The windshield is not only split, but it is also 'vee' shaped. It is believed Hibbard and Darrin built this car to be unique under the instruction of Joseph Von Sternberg, Marlene Dietrich's director, who was responsible for bringing her to Hollywood. He purchased the car under instructions from Paramount Studios, who paid for it. The car was presented to Miss Dietrich along with a dozen roses and $10,000 in a checking account when she arrived in Hollywood. The car was used in several of her movies, including 'Morocco.' The green gold-flaked paint is the original color, which was duplicated by PPG and applied to the car. With a powerful 7.7 liter, 113 horsepower, six-cylinder engine and luxuriously appointed interior, it is no wonder this car remained her favorite car for many years.
This is one of 35 Phantom I's to wear coachwork to varying styles by Hibbard & Darrin. Howard 'Dutch' Darrin designed and held a patent for the Torpedo Transformable Phaeton of this model, which features distinctive trapezoidal-shaped side windows.
This Hibbard and Darrin Rolls-Royce is unique because it is a 'one of a kind' body. The windshield is not only split, but it is also 'vee' shaped. It is believed Hibbard and Darrin built this car to be unique under the instruction of Joseph Von Sternberg, Marlene Dietrich's director, who was responsible for bringing her to Hollywood. He purchased the car under instructions from Paramount Studios, who paid for it. The car was presented to Miss Dietrich along with a dozen roses and $10,000 in a checking account when she arrived in Hollywood. The car was used in several of her movies, including 'Morocco.' The green gold-flaked paint is the original color, which was duplicated by PPG and applied to the car. With a powerful 7.7 liter, 113 horsepower, six-cylinder engine and luxuriously appointed interior, it is no wonder this car remained her favorite car for many years.
This is one of 35 Phantom I's to wear coachwork to varying styles by Hibbard & Darrin. Howard 'Dutch' Darrin designed and held a patent for the Torpedo Transformable Phaeton of this model, which features distinctive trapezoidal-shaped side windows.
This Rolls-Royce Phantom I was presented as a gift by a director of Paramount Studios to a Hollywood actress named Marlene Dietrich as she exited a train at Pasadena Station on April 14, 1930. It is one of five Springfield-built Phantom Is with the dual-cowl Transformable Phaeton body from Parisian coachbuilders Hibbard & Darrin. The Rolls was featured alongside Dietrich in her debut Paramount film, Morocco. The Rolls-Royce was transferred from Paramount Studios to Dietrich on November 26, 1930. She rarely, if ever drove the car, instead preferring chauffeured travel with her studio-appointed driver, Harry Wright.
The car's next owner was J.R. 'Bob' Creighton whose family would retain it until 1995 when it was sold then exhibiting a partially disassembled, highly original 'barn find' state.
In 2007, the car entered the care of John O'Quinn who sent it to Rick Hamlin of Wellington, Kansas for an exacting, multi-year, six-figure restoration back to its original specifications. During the restoration process, fascinating details of Hibbard & Darrin's patented Sylentlyte cast-Alpax construction method were revealed, along with remnants of its original gold-flaked Medium Green Metallic paint.
Hibbard & Darrin's design cues include tightly nested trapezoidal windows, heavy beltline moldings, and scrolled door handles. The interior contains fine hardware, book-matched wood inlays throughout, an unusual rearview mirror, and a sporty two-piece Vee-windshield design.
When the car left the O'Quinn Collection, it moved to the Mitchell Collection of Montgomery, Texas until 2015. Under their care, it was shown at many concours events throughout the United States, including Hilton Head, Amelia Island, and Pebble Beach.
The car is currently part of the Terence E. Adderley Collection.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2023
The car's next owner was J.R. 'Bob' Creighton whose family would retain it until 1995 when it was sold then exhibiting a partially disassembled, highly original 'barn find' state.
In 2007, the car entered the care of John O'Quinn who sent it to Rick Hamlin of Wellington, Kansas for an exacting, multi-year, six-figure restoration back to its original specifications. During the restoration process, fascinating details of Hibbard & Darrin's patented Sylentlyte cast-Alpax construction method were revealed, along with remnants of its original gold-flaked Medium Green Metallic paint.
Hibbard & Darrin's design cues include tightly nested trapezoidal windows, heavy beltline moldings, and scrolled door handles. The interior contains fine hardware, book-matched wood inlays throughout, an unusual rearview mirror, and a sporty two-piece Vee-windshield design.
When the car left the O'Quinn Collection, it moved to the Mitchell Collection of Montgomery, Texas until 2015. Under their care, it was shown at many concours events throughout the United States, including Hilton Head, Amelia Island, and Pebble Beach.
The car is currently part of the Terence E. Adderley Collection.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2023
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $475,000
Sale Price :
USD $390,000
2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $700,000-USD $1,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $742,500
2012 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Sale, Az
Sale Price :
USD $524,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom I
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I L Series Limousine Chassis#: S167PR Sold for USD$49,280 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Newmarket Convertible Sedan Chassis#: s126pr Sold for USD$148,500 2024 Mecum : Monterey | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformable Phaeton by Hibbard & Darrin Chassis#: S317KP Sold for USD$390,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Imperial Faux Cabriolet Chassis#: 79OR Sold for USD$127,500 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom I Salamanca Chassis#: S476MR Sold for USD$128,800 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Derby Tourer by Brewster Chassis#: S402MR Sold for USD$340,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Convertible Sedan by Brewster Chassis#: S282KR Sold for USD$74,800 2020 RM Sothebys : The Mitosinka Collection | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Convertible Sedan by Brewster Chassis#: S126PR Sold for USD$209,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I NEWMARKET ALL WEATHER PHAETON Chassis#: S126PR Sold for USD$178,750 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I YORK ROADSTER Chassis#: S111FR Sold for USD$352,000 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformal Phaeton Chassis#: S317KP Sold for USD$742,500 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Chassis#: S126PR Sold for USD$198,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Newmarket All Weather Phaeton Chassis#: S126PR Sold for USD$187,000 2013 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformal Phaeton Chassis#: S317KP Sold for USD$524,000 2012 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Sale, Az | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Chassis#: S484MR Sold for USD$99,000 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Sport Phaeton Chassis#: S368LR Sold for USD$403,000 2010 Bonhams - Quail Lodge | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Chassis#: S126PR Sold for USD$170,000 2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom I Salamanca Chassis#: S476MR Sold for USD$275,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Dover Limousine Chassis#: S469MR Sold for USD$68,425 2005 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | |
1930 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Newmarket Convertible Sedan Chassis#: S126PR Sold for USD$170,000 2004 Bonhams - MOTOR CARS |
Rolls-Royce Phantom Is That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer | S401MR | 2023 Bonhams : Quail | $240,000 | $340,000 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Imperial False Cabriolet | 79OR | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Derby Dual Cowl Tourer | S402MR | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |||
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I NEWMARKET | S126PR | 2015 BarrettJackson Scottsdale | |||
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Dover Limousine | S153PR | 2005 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley & Selected PreWar Motor Cars & Automobilia | $55,000 | $75,000 | |
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I TOURING | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $150,000 |
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