1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Sedanca de Ville

This Phantom II Rolls-Royce was built for the United States market. It wears Newport Sedanca de Ville coachwork outfitted by Brewster. The hood stretches from the radiator to the windshield, a styling cue that would become one of Dutch Darrin' trademarks but not for a few years. There are hallmark Brewster design traits of arrow shaped door handles, raked windshield and fender. The luggage rack is a compact arrangement which folds directly into the body.

The contract for the car was dated February of 1930, with the completed chassis being tested in April of 1932 and taking to the water in August of 1933. Two months later it was fitted with the Newport body. Mrs. Mabelle Armstrong-Taylor of San Francisco, CA was the vehicle's first owner. The next owner was C.L. Cummins in Palo Alto, CA in July of 1946. Subsequent owners include Eugene Levay of New York City (1948), Baron Edward Albano Zinco (1952), David Rosenheim of West End, NJ (1974), and Edward Wurzel of Canton OH (1978). The next owner of the car was Richard Atwell in Texas. While in Mr. Atwell's care, the car was treated to a restoration. Upon completion, it was finished in two tone burgundy livery. It would pass through another owner before coming into the care of the late John M. O'Quinn, later passing to the present owner.

In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge auction presented by Bonhams. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $199,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011