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1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All Weather Drophead Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 107TA
There is competition even amongst the most luxurious automotive manufacturers. In some ways, there is perhaps even more competition than there is in mass-produced automobiles. At the time Rolls-Royce introduced its Phantom II, the Phantom I had only been introduced some four years earlier.

Competition in the luxury coachbuilt automotive market was tightening. Rolls-Royce had a lot of competition, and was facing even more from Buick and Sunbeam in the United States. On top of it all, the Rolls-Royce chassis upon which the Phantom I had been introduced hadn't undergone a change since 1912. It was now going into 1929.

The all-new car would be the first in seven years for Rolls-Royce. It would abandon the torque-tube drive and would feature the engine and gearbox constructed together. The model would have a higher horsepower rating. It would have a new water-heated induction system. Innovations in the car's ride and handling would come from the semi-elliptic springs instead of the cantilever springs. To prevent twisting of the chassis, and therefore, to increase rigidity, the chassis would come via the bodywork resting on a separate sub-frame.

As usual, only the chassis and mechanical aspects of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II would be actually made by Rolls-Royce. The building of the body would be left to one of a number of coachbuilders that worked with Rolls-Royce to put the icing on the cake.

Building on the foundation of the Phantom I, the Phantom II would become quite popular. Some of the more popular models of the Phantom IIs would be the Continentals. The 20MS and the 2SK would be the only two Continental Roadster ever built and would be considered the most important Phantom II chassis. However, there would be another model of the Phantom II Continental that would also be quite rare and very valuable. And one of those models would be up for sale at RM Auctions event in Monterey, California.

Allweather Motor Bodies, which was located in Kilburn, London would build only a select number of bodies for Rolls-Royce during its history. Jack Barclay would order chassis number 107TA and would have it sent to Allweather Motor Bodies with the instructions to build a Drophead Coupe body. What would result would be a Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupe that would have a body style reproduced one other time, but by H.J. Mulliner. Out of the 1,392 Phantom II chassis, only two would end up being TA series Drophead Coupes. But since this model is the only TA series Drophead Coupe designed and built by Allweather Motor Bodies, it actually deserves the 'one-off' title.

A mixture of exquisite engineering and design, this Drophead Coupe design practically stands alone in the ever-growing interest in Phantom II Continentals. The car would be featured in a seven-page article in Classic Car Club of America in which it would be declared, 'From any angle this is a beautiful masterpiece in metal.'

The low appearance was at the request of Barclay. In addition, Barclay would also request a longer wheelbase (150 inch), which would give the car a long and low appearance that was certainly very attractive and elegant. In its present state, the car actually represents the way in which the car had been delivered. Therefore, its black finish and chrome brightwork are very much authentic to its original configuration. The red leather interior and finely-finished wood appointments give some sense of the quality and comfort of the ride in a Phantom II Continental.

This precious Phantom II had formerly been part of the Robert Pass Collection. However, the car is now part of a private collection and had undergone restoration at great expense. This breathtaking Allweather Motor Bodies Drophead Coupe would head to auction with expectations being that it would earn $800,000 to $1,000,000. Certainly this Phantom II Continental is a very rare jewel for any collection. At auction, bidding reached $625,000 but was not enough to satisfy the reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.

Sources:
'Featured Lots: Lot No. 216: 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupe by Allweather Motor Bodies', (http://www.rmauctions.com/featurecars.cfm?SaleCode=MO11&CarID=r265&fc=0). RM Auctions. http://www.rmauctions.com/featurecars.cfm?SaleCode=MO11&CarID=r265&fc=0. Retrieved 18 August 2011.

'1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental news, pictures and information', (http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9153/Rolls-Royce-Phantom-II-Continental.aspx). Conceptcarz.com: From Concept to Production. http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9153/Rolls-Royce-Phantom-II-Continental.aspx. Retrieved 18 August 2011.

Wikipedia contributors, 'Rolls-Royce Phantom II', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 11 August 2011, 18:45 UTC, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rolls-Royce_Phantom_II&oldid=444308501 accessed 18 August 2011

By Jeremy McMullen

2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $500,000 
Sale Price :
USD $390,000

2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $700,000-USD $900,000 
Sale Price :
USD $495,000

2011 RM Auctions at Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $800,000-USD $1,000,000 
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $625,000

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II

(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer by Thrupp & Maberly
Chassis#: 31TA
Sold for USD$235,200
  2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe by Allweather
Chassis#: 107TA
Sold for USD$390,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Airline Saloon
Chassis#: 56UK
Sold for USD$90,622
  2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe by Allweather
Chassis#: 37TA
Sold for USD$246,400
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Open Two-Seater
Chassis#: 54UK
Sold for USD$335,000
  2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
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1935 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL SPORTS SALOON
Chassis#: 5UK
Sold for USD$160,645
  2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed
 
1935 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II TOURER
Chassis#: 201TA
Sold for USD$132,000
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville
Chassis#: 3AX109
Sold for USD$175,413
  2018 Bonhams : London Olympia
 
1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II Limousine
Chassis#: 82UK
Sold for USD$59,858
  2018 Bonhams : Beaulieu Sale
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
Sold for USD$30,000
  2017 Mecum : Indianapolis
 
1935 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL SALOON
Chassis#: 36UK
Sold for USD$112,379
  2015 Bonhams : The December Sale
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Enclosed Limousine de Ville
Chassis#: 147 TA
Sold for USD$19,800
  2015 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer
Chassis#: 1TA
Sold for USD$51,513
  2014 H & H Auctions - Pavilion Gardens
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
Sold for USD$32,450
  2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville
Chassis#: 58UK
Sold for USD$181,000
  2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
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1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom ll Drop Head Coupe
Chassis#: 107TA
Sold for USD$495,000
  2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
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1935 Rolls-Royce Sedanca de Ville Sedan
Sold for USD$15,750
  2009 Leake Auctions - Houston - Annual Leake Auto Auction - Reliant Center
 
1935 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II
Sold for USD$440,000
  2008 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2008
 
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II, Two position Sedanca Coupe
Chassis#: 139TA
Sold for USD$90,897
  2006 Coys Auction - Fine Motor Cars & The Jaguar Legend
 

Rolls-Royce Phantom IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1935 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50HP PHANTOM II TOURER73TA2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $60,000$80,000
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Gurney Nutting3AX1092019 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World $110,000$140,000
1935 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ALL-WEATHER DROPHEAD37TA2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction $450,000$550,000
1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II Sports Limousine56UK2012 Bonhams Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia $100,000$130,000
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupe107TA2011 RM Auctions at Monterey$625,000$800,000$1,000,000
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Fixed Head Coupe70 TA2011 The Scottsdale Auction Gooding & Company$350,000$400,000$500,000
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 40/50hp Two Door Gentlemans Coupe70 TA2005 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley & Selected PreWar Motor Cars & Automobilia $120,000$150,000
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville115TA2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction$60,000$150,000$180,000

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1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

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Open Two-Seater
Coachwork: Hooper
Chassis #: 54UK
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Sport Salon
Coachwork: Mulliner
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Continental Streamline Coupe
Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
Chassis #: 62UK
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Town Car
Coachwork: Brewster
Chassis #: 76UK
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All Weather Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Windovers
Chassis #: 37TA
Engine #: VS 85
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Sedanca de Ville
Coachwork: Barker
Chassis #: 58UK
Engine #: RX35
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All Weather Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Binder
Chassis #: 187 TA
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Fixed Head Coupe
Coachwork: Hooper
Chassis #: 70 TA