Imperial Cabriolet
Coachwork: D'Ieteren
Chassis #: 127XJ
Engine #: JX45
High bid of $180,000 at 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona. (did not sell)
Sold for $227,000 at 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia.
Sold for $110,000 at 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island.
Sold for $180,000 at 2012 Mecum - Monterey, CA.
This 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Imperial Cabriolet has coachwork by D'Ieteren for Hibbard and Darrin. It is powered by a 7668 cc six-cylinder engine capable of producing 120 horsepower. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted four-wheel drum brakes and the suspension is comprised of semi-elliptic leaf springs. Though it is constructed of aluminum, it was heavy enough to require extra supports on the frame. The Phantom II's were produced for six years, spanning 1929 through 1935 with 1767 examples being constructed. They were built as a replacement for the Phantom I and first shown to the public at the Olympia Motor Show. One of the biggest improvements over its predecessor was the under-slung rear springs and lower frame which allowed the ride height to be lowered, making the ride smoother and improving its handling. The Phantom II's received coachwork from the most notable coachbuilders of the time. This one, chassis XJ-127 was shipped to Paris where it received coachwork by Hibbard and Darrin. The interior is the most astonishing, outfitted with lavish appointments that spared no expense. The floor is made of faux Mink while the trim in the rear compartment is made up of German plated gold hardware and walnut wood. Also found in the rear compartment are perfume bottles, lighter, crystal decanter and glasses, Waltham eight day clock, window blinds and jump seats. A hidden gun case could be found built into one of the armrests.
A divider window separated the driver from the chauffer. A speaker system allowed communication between the two. The roof above the chauffer was made of leather and constructed so it could be removed for open air driving.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2007
Imperial Cabriolet
Coachwork: D'Ieteren
Chassis #: 127XJ
Engine #: JX45
High bid of $180,000 at 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona. (did not sell)
Sold for $227,000 at 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia.
Sold for $110,000 at 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island.
Sold for $180,000 at 2012 Mecum - Monterey, CA.
The Imperial Cabriolet is an exquisite example of an English automobile with custom French coachwork by Hibbard and Darrin. Among the many improvements of the Phantom II, over the Phantom I is that is has a much lower chassis which reduced the overall height by nine inches. They were produced until 1935, with a total production of 1767. This example has an aluminum bonnet and raked windshield giving it a pronounced and flowing appearance. The original owner of this car was Robert T. Neely, the founder of a successful chain of luncheonettes.
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
Rolls-Royce
2012 Mecum - Monterey, CA
Sale Price :
USD $180,000
2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $110,000
2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
Sale Price :
USD $227,000
2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $225,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $180,000
2006 RM Auctions at Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $231,000
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Rolls Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Cabriolet de Ville Chassis#: 121XJ Sold for USD$147,823 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Torpedo Tourer by Barker Chassis#: 50XJ Sold for USD$434,500 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer by Thrupp & Maberly Chassis#: 3XJ Sold for USD$357,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1929 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Sedanca de Ville Chassis#: 24EX Sold for USD$184,657 2013 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1929 Rolls Royce Phantom II Imperial Cabriolet Chassis#: 127XJ Sold for USD$180,000 2012 Mecum - Monterey, CA | ![]() ![]() |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville by Barker Chassis#: 133WJ Sold for USD$221,940 2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short-Coupled Saloon Chassis#: 33WJ Sold for USD$59,197 2012 H & H Auctions - Rockingham Castle | |
1929 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II Sold for USD$137,500 2012 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale, Fl | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Imperial Cabriolet by Hibbard and Darrin Chassis#: 127 XJ Sold for USD$110,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1929 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Weymann Sports Saloon Chassis#: 61XJ Sold for USD$333,519 2011 Bonhams - Bonhams Oxford, Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Weymann Saloon Sold for USD$143,000 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Torpedo Tourer Sold for USD$770,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | ![]() ![]() |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Boattail Tourer Sold for USD$85,250 2010 RM Auctions - The Pate Collection | |
1929 Rolls-Royce 40/50 hp Phantom II Special Cabriolet 'Hunting Car' Chassis#: 86XJ Sold for USD$89,363 2010 RM Auctions - Sporting Classics of Monaco | |
1929 Rolls-Royce 40/50 hp Phantom II Open Tourer Chassis#: 87WJ Sold for USD$81,916 2010 RM Auctions - Sporting Classics of Monaco | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Imperial Cabriolet Chassis#: 127 XJ Sold for USD$227,000 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | ![]() ![]() |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phanton II Dual Cowl Touring Sold for USD$82,500 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers - The Weinberg Collection Auction 2009 | |
1929 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II DUAL COWL TOURING Sold for USD$95,700 2009 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Chassis#: 127XJ Sold for USD$231,000 2006 RM Auctions at Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1929/30 Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Phantom II 40/50hp Sedanca de Ville Chassis#: 133 WJ Sold for USD$135,326 2004 Bonhams - Important Collectors Motor Cars |
Rolls-Royce Phantom IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1929 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Weymann Sports Saloon | 461XJ | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $130,000 | $160,000 | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 40/50hp Sedanca de Ville | 40WJ | 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $110,000 | $150,000 | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Torpedo Tourer by Barker | 50XJ | 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | $625,000 | $650,000 | $850,000 |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short-Coupled Saloon | 33WJ | 2011 RM Auctions London | $120,750 | $110,000 | $140,000 |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Imperial Cabriolet | 127XJ | 2008 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $180,000 | $200,000 | $225,000 |
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