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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newmarket Tourer

  • Coachwork by Brewster
  • Chassis Number: 289AJS
  • Engine Number: A75J
This Phantom II is one of 125 left-hand-drive chassis constructed in England especially for the United States market. Only six cars were built with this sporting and modern Special Permanent New Market coachwork by Brewster, and this car is the only one exhibiting this front fender skirting, bucket seats, and no divider window. This Phantom II was delivered in 1933 to Watkins Products chairman E.L. King of Winona, Minnesota, for his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Boalt. In 1955 it was acquired by collector Andrew Darling and resided with him for the remaining forty years of his life. As his car, it won awards at RROC and CCCA events. Now a part of the Lehrman Collection, this Phantom II is an authentic representation of its 1933 debut.
This Rolls-Royce was initially specified as a Croydon Convertible Coupe, but that order was subsequently changed to the Special Newmarket Permanent Sedan. None of the six examples were exactly the same, with each being truly unique. This particular example was one of three with the Henley Roadster-style side molding, raked split windshield, and sloping tail, and is the only example with extended front fenders that cover the side-mount cradles and undercarriage.

This Rolls-Royce was delivered on March 14th of 1933, to E.L. King. Mr. King also purchased a second similar sport sedan (number 295AJS), and a Henley Roadster (number 291AJS) all within a few months of one another. The Special Newmarket Permanent Sedan was apparently intended for his daughter, Mary Eleanor Boalt, of Daytona Beach. Ms. Boalt subsequently married Alfred Thomas Gardner in 1936, and later Rolls-Royce records show chassis number 289AJS as the 'ex-Mrs. Gardiner sic car.'

In 1939, ownership of this Rolls-Royce passed to the second owner, Dorothy Tuckerman, who apparently received it as a college graduation gift. Mrs. Tuckerman was followed in 1941 by James N. Lambert of Grand Isle, Vermont; in 1948 by Arthur D. Osborne; and in 1955 by Andrew Darling of Minneapolis.

Chassis number 289AJS was restored early in his ownership and was shown twice in 1962, at the RROC meet in Dearborn, winning 2nd in Class, and at the Classic Car Club of America Grand Classic in Dearborn, winning 1st in Class.

Following Mr. Darling's passing, the Phantom II was sold after 40 years of ownership to California collector, John Mozart. It remained in Mr. Mozart collections for four years, and was purchased by Charles Howard, before returning to the United States in the hands of Mark J. Smith. Orin Smith (no relation) purchased the car in 2010.

The car was treated to a restoration and made its post-restoration debut at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it was awarded Best in Class.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017

2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $700,000-USD $1,000,000 
Sale Price :
USD $1,237,500

1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II

(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville
Chassis#: 220AMS
Sold for USD$62,720
  2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer
Chassis#: 35MW
Sold for USD$335,000
  2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
 
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SPECIAL BROUGHAM BY BREWSTER
Chassis#: 218AMS
Sold for USD$1,712,167
  2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance
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1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ALL-WEATHER TOURER
Chassis#: 110MY
Sold for USD$179,200
  2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car by Brewster
Chassis#: 253AJS
Sold for USD$106,400
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville
Chassis#: 164 MY
Sold for USD$61,600
  2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville by Windovers
Chassis#: 150PY
Sold for USD$84,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Town Car
Sold for USD$101,750
  2018 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Limousine
Sold for USD$56,619
  2018 Shannons - Sydney Autumn Classic
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Roadster
Chassis#: 100PY
Sold for USD$125,100
  2017 Bonhams : The Spa Classic Sale
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car by Brewster
Chassis#: 253AJS
Sold for USD$220,000
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Newmarket Permanent Sedan by Brewster
Chassis#: 289AJS
Sold for USD$1,237,500
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville
Chassis#: 79MW
Sold for USD$89,039
  2015 H & H RREC Burghley House
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville
Chassis#: 79MW
Sold for USD$133,405
  2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Hooper
Sold for USD$192,500
  2014 Motostalgia Auction - Seabrook K&W Auction 2014
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster
Chassis#: 291 AJS
Sold for USD$1,430,000
  2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Rolling Chassis
Chassis#: 112MY
Sold for USD$23,159
  2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newmarket
Chassis#: 217 AMS
Sold for USD$154,000
  2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sports Sedanca de Ville by Thrupp & Maberly
Chassis#: 88MY
Sold for USD$92,475
  2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Saloon
Chassis#: 295AJS
Sold for USD$192,500
  2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan
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Rolls-Royce Phantom IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Cabriolet144MY2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $90,000$120,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car by Brewster253AJS2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona $225,000$275,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer by Hooper110MY2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction $275,000$375,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Sedan295AJS2014 Gooding & Company The Scottsdale Auction $225,000$275,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca Coupe32 PY2011 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction $400,000$500,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car204AMS2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona$170,000$225,000$275,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II184PY2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey$170,000$225,000$275,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company $250,000$350,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Sports Saloon160MS2005 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley & Selected PreWar Motor Cars & Automobilia $45,000$55,000
1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $65,000$85,000
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II TOWN CA 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$275,000  
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II HENLEY ROADSTER 2001 Kruse Auction Santa Clara, CA$350,000  

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