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This 1930 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Coupe has coachwork by H.J. Mulliner. It is chassis number 126GY which is powered by engine number GD35. This two-door saloon coachwork is finished in blue with a matching top and grey interior, and matched wheel discs. There are twin side-mounted spares and whitewall tires on all four corners.
The Phantom II was introduced in September 1929 as a replacement for the New Phantom. This was to be the final model produced before Sir Frederick Henry Royce, OBE, died in 1933. The lowered chassis was offered in wheelbase sizes of 144- and 150-inches, attracting many of the prominent coachbuilders of the era to build elegant coachwork. Although weighing approximately three tons, the Phantom II was much faster than any previous Rolls-Royce. Among the host of mechanical improvements bestowed upon the Phantom II were a 'One Shot' chassis lubrication design and a new Autovac fuel delivery system.
The 7,668cc overhead valve inline 6-cylinder engine received a 2-Jet Type carburetor with dual ignition with magneto and coil. It produces 120 horsepower which was handled by a four-speed manual gearbox turing the rear wheels. Internal Expanding 4-wheel brakes with Servo-Assist provided the stopping power.
There were 1,681 examples of the Phantom II produced between 1929 and 1935. This example has been treated to a restoration that shows well in modern times. At the Bonhams Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club auction, the car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. As the gavel fell for the final time, the lot was unsold.
When new, this Rolls-Royce wore Staybrite metal finishes and had twin spares. It was registered in London with the road plates GK 8441, which it retains to this day. The car's first owner was recorded as David Stewart Dawson, who ordered the car through London's Rolls-Royce retailer Jack Barclay and seems to have given the car to his wife, Harriet. The car remained with the Dawson family for a brief period of time, selling it in March of 1932 to the Rt. Hon. The Earl of Warwick. Its next owners were Major Ryder Ritchie in April 1933, W.H. Bey-Wilcox of West Hartlepool in November that same year, then E.R. Bailey in July 1934. It remained with Bailey for a long term, selling in January 1946 to A.J. Johnson of the Chequers Hotel in Uxbridge, just outside London. In March 1950, it was sold to Col. Beard of South Kensington and then on to R.E.B. Worth of Worcestershire in May 1950. It is believed to have migrated to the USA in the 1960s.
Since being sold at auction, the car was given a repaint and finished in a dark blue hue and is offset by contrasting black fenders and waist-molding. Its wheel discs have been polished back to the aluminum which accent the looks and matches its chrome brightwork. The interior is done in grey leather color with blue carpets piped in the same grey.
In 2023, the car was estimated to sell at Bonham's Quail auction for $250,000 to $300,000. As the gavel sell, the car had been sold for $235,200, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
The Phantom II was introduced in September 1929 as a replacement for the New Phantom. This was to be the final model produced before Sir Frederick Henry Royce, OBE, died in 1933. The lowered chassis was offered in wheelbase sizes of 144- and 150-inches, attracting many of the prominent coachbuilders of the era to build elegant coachwork. Although weighing approximately three tons, the Phantom II was much faster than any previous Rolls-Royce. Among the host of mechanical improvements bestowed upon the Phantom II were a 'One Shot' chassis lubrication design and a new Autovac fuel delivery system.
The 7,668cc overhead valve inline 6-cylinder engine received a 2-Jet Type carburetor with dual ignition with magneto and coil. It produces 120 horsepower which was handled by a four-speed manual gearbox turing the rear wheels. Internal Expanding 4-wheel brakes with Servo-Assist provided the stopping power.
There were 1,681 examples of the Phantom II produced between 1929 and 1935. This example has been treated to a restoration that shows well in modern times. At the Bonhams Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club auction, the car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. As the gavel fell for the final time, the lot was unsold.
When new, this Rolls-Royce wore Staybrite metal finishes and had twin spares. It was registered in London with the road plates GK 8441, which it retains to this day. The car's first owner was recorded as David Stewart Dawson, who ordered the car through London's Rolls-Royce retailer Jack Barclay and seems to have given the car to his wife, Harriet. The car remained with the Dawson family for a brief period of time, selling it in March of 1932 to the Rt. Hon. The Earl of Warwick. Its next owners were Major Ryder Ritchie in April 1933, W.H. Bey-Wilcox of West Hartlepool in November that same year, then E.R. Bailey in July 1934. It remained with Bailey for a long term, selling in January 1946 to A.J. Johnson of the Chequers Hotel in Uxbridge, just outside London. In March 1950, it was sold to Col. Beard of South Kensington and then on to R.E.B. Worth of Worcestershire in May 1950. It is believed to have migrated to the USA in the 1960s.
Since being sold at auction, the car was given a repaint and finished in a dark blue hue and is offset by contrasting black fenders and waist-molding. Its wheel discs have been polished back to the aluminum which accent the looks and matches its chrome brightwork. The interior is done in grey leather color with blue carpets piped in the same grey.
In 2023, the car was estimated to sell at Bonham's Quail auction for $250,000 to $300,000. As the gavel sell, the car had been sold for $235,200, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
2023 Bonhams : Quail
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $235,200
2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Lot was not sold
2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
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 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 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake Chassis#: 67XJ Sold for USD$196,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
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 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake Chassis#: 67XJ Sold for USD$285,500 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
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 | |
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 | |
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ALL-WEATHER TOURER Chassis#: KY35143GN Sold for USD$225,500 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SHOOTING BRAKE Chassis#: 67XJ Sold for USD$110,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Roadster Chassis#: 130 XJ Sold for USD$202,571 2012 RM Auctions at Monaco | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Enclosed Drive Limousine Chassis#: 167XJ Sold for USD$72,764 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Weymann Saloon Coachwork by H J Mulliner | 141GY | 2023 Bonhams : Bond Street Sale | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer | 100WJ | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $90,000 | $140,000 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Carlton Sports Limousine | 49GN | 2019 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 Deville | 142GN | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $72,500 | ||
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Torpedo Sports by Barker | 179 XJ | 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $1,600,000 | $2,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Two-Seater Sports by Hooper | 23GN | 2015 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 Saloon | 167XJ | 2015 H & H RREC Burghley House | |||
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short Chassis Four Light Saloon | 167XJ | 2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle | |||
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Roadster | 199GN | 2014 WorldWide Auctions The Houston Classic Motorcar Auction | $250,000 | $350,000 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer by Hooper | 4 GN | 2013 Coys Blenheim Palace | |||
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake | 67 XJ | 2012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $180,000 | $220,000 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Limousine | 21GX | 2011 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley and Select PreWar Motor Cars and Automobilia | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Cabriolet de Ville | 68 GN | 2010 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Limousine | 190 GY | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $130,000 | $180,000 | |
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II | 76GN | 2009 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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