This 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca DeVille with chassis 3BU160 sits atop of a 142 inch wheelbase and is powered by a 7338 cc 12-cylinder engine capable of producing 120 horsepower. It has custom coachwork courtesy of H. J. Mulliner. It is an elegant car finished in regal blue and black livery. It was purchased new by Myron C. Taylor, the Chairman of the Board of the United States Steel Company.
This is a chauffer driven car. The rear passengers are completely isolated from the driver thanks to a wind-up divider glass window. The driver had the option of driving in open or closed configuration, as the top is removable. There are side mounted tires but they are not enclosed like many of the American luxury automobiles. There is a trunk located in the rear that is capable of carrying a modest amount of luggage. The rear interior compartment has seating for two to three adults with two additional pop-out jump seats available.
From 1935 through 1939 only 710 Phantom III's were constructed. Many of the examples received custom bodies making each unique. | |
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