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1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon

In 1929, Rolls-Royce introduced their New Phantom as a successor to the older Phantom, the Phantom I. The Phantom I had used the underpinnings from the preceding 40/50hp model, the Silver Ghost. For the Phantom II, Rolls-Royce created an entirely new chassis similar to the smaller 20hp Rolls-Royce. There were two wheelbase lengths available, a 144-inch and 150-inch. The cars featured a low-slung frame with the radiators positioned well back. This allowed coachbuilders to create modern and sleek designs.

Improvements to the Phantom II went beyond just its platform; the engine received attention as well. It featured two blocks of three cylinders, with an aluminum cylinder head common to both blocks. This setup was similar to the engines of the past. Where they differed was a new combustion chamber with the heads now of the cross-flow type, with inlet and exhaust manifolds on opposite sides. These changes to the engine resulted in greater horsepower and better performance. More power also meant larger and statelier bodies could be fitted.

this Phantom II Continental was the 12th example constructed, of the 281 examples produced. It wears a touring saloon body with sunroof created by the London-based firm of Carlton Carriage Company.

It was first registered in January of 1931. Its first owner was Laurence Toole Locan Esq who was residing at the Cosmo Hotel in London's West Side. The second owner of the car was the Central Motor Company of Birmingham. Ownership later passed through three private owners before coming into the possession of R.W. Tripp of Albany, Oregon in 1960. It was purchased by the current owner in 1967. While in this owner's care, the car was treated to a long-term, professional assistance restoration. The work was rewarded in 2005 with the Jung Rolls-Royce Award for best personal restoration, North California region.

This car's original exterior color was grey/black. It is currently dark green/cream. The interior features a tan Connolly hide.

In 2007 the car was offered for sale at the Bonhams Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club. It was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $350,000. At the close of the auction, the lot had been left unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008

2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $350,000 
Lot was not sold

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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