1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca 3-Position Drophead

This Phantom II was bodied by Gurney Nutting, an English coachbuilder in Croyden, South London. The 'Sedanca' Drophead Coupe coachwork highlights the benefits of both a Sedan and a Cabriolet. Sometimes referred to as a 'three-position drophead,' it offers a fully open top, a semi-top (in which the driver is exposed but passengers are covered), or a fully closed cab. This car was commissioned for Mr. R. Miesegoes of Grimshaw Leather and stayed with him until 1944. Eventually, the Phantom II made its way to the United States, and in 1964, it was discovered in a barn in Ohio by collector Jack Tallman. Some fifty years later, the Rolls-Royce received a full restoration. It still carries its original Gurney Nutting coachwork.

This 1934 Rolls-Royce PII Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe wears coachwork by J. Gurney Nutting. The car was discovered by Mr. Tallman in a barn in northeastern Ohio in April of 1964. The car was then driven 400 miles home to Illinois. For a barn find, the car was in remarkably good condition. It has since been given a complete refurbishment in white, with contrasting blue accent on window and belt moldings. The interior is done in blue leather with matching blue carpets. The burl walnut dash is in very good condition, and the steering wheel and dashboard lettering were recently renewed.

In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $250,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $341,000 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011