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1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer

  • Coachwork by Hooper
  • Chassis Number: 143GN
  • Engine Number: KX35
While the Phantom I inherited its underpinnings from the Silver Ghost, the Phantom II, launched in 1929, employed an entirely new chassis, wîth semi-elliptic rear springs replacing the cantilever springing of the Ghost and Phantom I. The new low-slung frame, wîth its radiator set well back, enabled coachbuilders to clothe the new car in a more modern style, often creating sleeker designs rather than the more upright ones of the past. They were built in two wheelbase lengths - 144 and 150-inch.

The combustion chambers of the engine were redesigned and the head was now of the cross-flow type, with inlet and exhaust manifolds on opposite sides. The result was enhanced performance, particularly for the Continental model, and the ability to accommodate heavier coachwork.

Rolls-Royce produced 1,767 examples of the Phantom II during the model's five year production lifespan. Only one example was ever fitted with All-Weather Tourer coachwork by Hooper & Co. It was ordered new by Count P. Bon de Sousa Esq., who split time between Paris and London. The car was originally intended to be a saloon but was never commissioned as such and has maintained this All-Weather-Tourer body its entire life. It is a long-wheelbase example that was given the Continental specification motor. It was also give extra second plates to its Firths rear springs, and several other European features. The original owner specified chromium plating for the radiator and shutters, the Lucas P100 headlights, the mascot, and the windscreen wipers, but prior to delivery, some items ended up with matte nickel.

The car remained with Count de Sousa before selling it to E. Frith in Paris in September of 1930. Two years later, A.F.R. Wiggins, Esq. of Kent returned the car to the UK (in April of '32). Starting in 1931, it spent some time with L.L.B. Anges of London, followed by a Dr. W.L. Milligarr of Portsmouth who is believed to have acquired the car in the fall of 1946. The last two known English owners from the early 1950s were K. Hutchison of Surrey in June of 1951 and finally Eric Michlethwait of London the next year. Around that time, 143GN moved to California in the care of homeward bound G.I. From the 1950s until 1970, the history is not known. In 1970, it was found in Loleta, California, by Dr. Leon Garoyan who would become the car's longest term owner. It remained with Dr. Garoyan for more than a quarter century. In 1995, it was given a meticulous restoration. After the work was complete, the car was shown extensively (including a display-only appearance at Pebble Beach), and was the recipient of the Hooper Award from the Rolls-Royce Owners Club, along with many Most Elegant and Best in Class Concours awards.

The current owner acquired the car after nearly four decades in the care of Dr. Garoyan. In 2009, it completed the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic, where it drove the entire distance from Kirkland, Washington, to Monterey, CA. It completed the Tour d'Elegance and it made its second appearance at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Source - Blackhawk Collection

2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction

Sale Price :
USD $225,500

1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II

(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sports Saloon by Park Ward
Chassis#: 117GN
Sold for USD$88,000
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Weymann Fixed Head Coupe by H.J. Mulliner
Chassis#: 56GX
Sold for USD$159,500
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II expérimentale 'Dual Cowl Sports Phaeton' par Whittingham & Mitchel
Chassis#: 25EX
Sold for USD$179,987
  2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sports Coupe
Chassis#: 126 GY
Sold for USD$235,200
  2023 Bonhams : Quail
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1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake
Chassis#: 67XJ
Sold for USD$196,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SEDAN
Chassis#: 142GN
Sold for USD$58,300
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL
Chassis#: 42GX
Sold for USD$392,222
  2021 Gooding & Company : European Sporting & Historic Collection
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1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake
Chassis#: 67XJ
Sold for USD$285,500
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
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1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer
Chassis#: 45GN
Sold for USD$148,710
  2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek
 
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II
Chassis#: 142GN
Sold for USD$56,100
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville by Windovers
Chassis#: 76GN
Sold for USD$151,200
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
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1930 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Sedanca De Ville
Chassis#: 29GY
Sold for USD$97,939
  2018 Bonhams : London Olympia
 
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SEDANCA DE VILLE BY HOOPER
Chassis#: 142GN
Sold for USD$99,000
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Windovers Limousine
Chassis#: 116 GY
Sold for USD$77,896
  2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote
 
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ENCLOSED DRIVE LIMOUSINE
Chassis#: 167XJ
Sold for USD$78,272
  2015 Bonhams : The December Sale
 
1930 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Rolling Chassis Project
Chassis#: 141XJ
Sold for USD$35,466
  2015 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
 
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca DeVille Town Car
Chassis#: #54GN
Sold for USD$85,250
  2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale
 
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake
Chassis#: 67XJ
Sold for USD$181,500
  2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
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1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ALL-WEATHER TOURER
Chassis#: KY35143GN
Sold for USD$225,500
  2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
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1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SHOOTING BRAKE
Chassis#: 67XJ
Sold for USD$110,000
  2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
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Rolls-Royce Phantom IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Weymann Saloon Coachwork by H J Mulliner141GY2023 Bonhams : Bond Street Sale $30,000$40,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer100WJ2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia $90,000$140,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Carlton Sports Limousine49GN2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction $125,000$150,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Hooper 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction$60,000  
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca Deville142GN2016 Mecum : Monterey$72,500  
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Torpedo Sports by Barker179 XJ2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona$1,600,000$2,500,000$3,500,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Two-Seater Sports by Hooper23GN2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey $800,000$1,000,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Open-Drive Limousine 2015 Auctions America California$66,000  
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short Chassis Four Light Saloon167XJ2015 H & H RREC Burghley House   
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short Chassis Four Light Saloon167XJ2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle   
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Roadster199GN2014 WorldWide Auctions The Houston Classic Motorcar Auction $250,000$350,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer by Hooper4 GN2013 Coys Blenheim Palace   
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake67 XJ2012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale $180,000$220,000
1930 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Limousine21GX2011 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley and Select PreWar Motor Cars and Automobilia $45,000$55,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Cabriolet de Ville68 GN2010 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions $700,000$900,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Limousine190 GY2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company $130,000$180,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II76GN2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction$104,500$135,000$165,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 2008 Bonhams & Butterfields Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia $800,000$1,200,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $300,000$350,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $150,000$200,000
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Boattail Tourer 2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction $400,000$500,000
1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $370,000$390,000
1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II by Chapron 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $370,000$390,000

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