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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
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 | |
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 | |
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ALL-WEATHER TOURER Chassis#: 110MY Sold for USD$179,200 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car by Brewster Chassis#: 253AJS Sold for USD$106,400 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
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 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 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Newmarket Permanent Sedan by Brewster Chassis#: 289AJS Sold for USD$1,237,500 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Cabriolet | 144MY | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car by Brewster | 253AJS | 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer by Hooper | 110MY | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | $275,000 | $375,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Sedan | 295AJS | 2014 Gooding & Company The Scottsdale Auction | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca Coupe | 32 PY | 2011 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car | 204AMS | 2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $170,000 | $225,000 | $275,000 |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II | 184PY | 2009 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 Saloon | 160MS | 2005 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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