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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III All-Weather Limousine

  • Coachwork by Mulliner
  • Chassis Number: 3DL56
  • Engine Number: H78W
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This stunning Rolls-Royce Phantom III started life as a Hooper & Co. Limousine. It was the only Phantom III registered in Ireland, and was originally ordered by Dr. William Lombard Murphy, son and heir to famed industrialist William Martin Murphy. The second owner was London businessman R.H. Gregory. He commissioned H.J. Mulliner to build the present four-door All Weather Limousine body in 1950. The body design is very similar to the body built at the same time by Mulliner for Generalissimo Franco's Phantom IV. The car has been restored back to its original Mulliner specifications. Mrs. Millegan is the sixth owner.

The car was shown at the 2007 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, winning Most Sensitive Restoration as chosen by the jury, and receiving its FIVA A-3 designation; and the 2007 RREC Annual Meeting, where it won 1st in Class and the Phantom III Trophy.

This car has the correct Lucas P100 headlamps, fender lamps, and center driving lights, as well as additional rear fender lamps. The wheels are covered with body-color Ace discs. The interior features jump seats for up to three additional passengers, as well as a division glass. The dual trumpet Lucas Twin-Tone Wind Tone horns are era-correct, as are the heater and the radio under the dashboard at the right of the steering column.

2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $600,000 
Sale Price :
USD $396,000

2003 Bonhams - MOTOR CARS

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $80,000 
Lot was not sold

1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom III

(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 'Parallel Door' Saloon Coupe by James Young
Chassis#: 3DL86
Sold for USD$423,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection
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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine
Chassis#: 3DL76
Sold for USD$226,975
  2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III All-Weather Tourer by H.J. Mulliner
Chassis#: 3DL56
Sold for USD$396,000
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
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1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Park Ward
Chassis#: 3CM61
Sold for USD$440,000
  2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Hooper & Co.
Chassis#: 3-CP-200
Sold for USD$112,750
  2013 RM Auctions - Arizona
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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Touring Limousine
Chassis#: 3CM175
Sold for USD$82,093
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia
 
1938 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN
Chassis#: D582
Sold for USD$99,000
  2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville
Chassis#: 3CM61
Sold for USD$286,000
  2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon
Chassis#: 3CM177
Sold for USD$124,092
  2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London
 
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca deVille
Sold for USD$82,500
  2010 Worldwide Auctioneers - The Houston Classic Weekend
 
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50hp Saloon
Chassis#: 3CM181
Sold for USD$66,369
  2009 Bonhams - Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile
 
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville
Chassis#: 3CP62
Sold for USD$138,507
  2006 Coys Auction - True Greats
 
1938 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN
Sold for USD$176,000
  2005 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2005
 
1938 ROLLS-ROYCE P-111 TOURING SEDAN
Sold for USD$56,000
  2003 Kruse Auction - Ft.Lauderdale, Fl
 

Rolls-Royce Phantom IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon3CM1772025 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting $80,000$120,000
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon by Kellner3CM1872022 RM Sothebys : Paris   
1938 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III FOUR-LIGHT CABRIOLET3DL942021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $100,000$130,000
1938 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III SEDANCA DEVILLE3CM612013 BarrettJackson Scottsdale   
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Cabriolet3DL1162011 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley and Select PreWar Motor Cars and Automobilia $160,000$180,000
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Cabriolet3DL1162009 Bonham Les Grandes Marques à Monaco $275,000$350,000
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Mulliner Touring Limousine 2009 Classic Car Auction of Michigan$45,000  
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Four-Door Four-Light Cabriolet3DL562003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $70,000$80,000

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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III vehicle information
Four-Seater Coupe
Coachwork: James Young
Chassis #: 3DL86
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Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: James Young
Chassis #: 3AX193
Engine #: V58F
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III vehicle information
Sedanca de Ville
Coachwork: Barker
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III vehicle information
Sedanca de Ville
Coachwork: Hooper
Chassis #: 3-CP-200
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III vehicle information
Sedanca de Ville
Coachwork: Park Ward & Co.
Chassis #: 3CM61
Engine #: R98L
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Mazzara & Meyer
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III vehicle information
All-Weather Limousine
Coachwork: Mulliner
Chassis #: 3DL56
Engine #: H78W

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