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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville

  • Coachwork by Hooper
  • Chassis Number: 3-CP-200
The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was replaced by the Phantom III in 1935. The Phantom III was the company's first 12-cylinder model. The engine was more compact than the straight-six Phantom II engine and the firewall could be moved forward about eight additional inches, providing coachbuilders to create more spacious passenger compartments. The 7340 cc engine was 328 centimeters smaller than the Phantom II, but produced more horsepower. The Phantom III was given a new suspension, with shock absorbers adjusted by the driver.

This Phantom III example wears its original Hooper Sedanca de Ville body. The Hooper & Co. Ltd operated from 1905 to 1959. During their history, most Hooper body orders came from Rolls-Royce. Their clients included the Emperor of Japan, the King of Egypt, King Edward VII, Prince Hamiddulah of Bhopal, and the Shah of Persia.

The original owner of this car Captain Alastair W. Mackintosh, who was married to a Hollywood film star, Constance Talmadge. In 1940 or 1941, Captain Mackintosh sold the car to Mary Bruce. She owned the car until the late-1970s, when she sold it to I. I. Gordon, in England. The next owner was Frank Dale who purchased the car for his personal use. Recently, it was part of a large car collection in Dubai.

In 2012, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's Scottsdale sale. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $112,750 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2013

2013 RM Auctions - Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $170,000-USD $220,000 
Sale Price :
USD $112,750

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
 
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
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III image  1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III image  
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Park Ward
Chassis#: 3CM61
Sold for USD$440,000
  2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III image  1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III image  
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Hooper & Co.
Chassis#: 3-CP-200
Sold for USD$112,750
  2013 RM Auctions - Arizona
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III image  1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III image  
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
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III image  1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III image  
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 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
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