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Chassis number 3BT85 was sent from the Derby works factory on April 22nd of 1937 for shipment to Hooper & Co. in London. It is a standard-length chassis that was given a 'sports enclosed limousine' body and equipped with steering at the 'F' rake, with a steering column 2 inches longer than standard.
Hooper & Co., had ordered the Phantom III on January 26th and fashioned a close-coupled four-door body, designated internally by design no. 6998. The body features sweeping, uninterrupted lines, an integrated trunk, and chrome moldings that highlight the hood sides, beltline, and fenders. There are no side spare carriers that help complete the long, elegant, flowing design.
Inside, the occupants are greeted by a large sliding sunroof, an electric window divider, and picnic trays that stow neatly in the center partition. There are monograms on the rear doors, painted in gold rather than the standard finish.
The completed Rolls-Royce was delivered to Colin Hamlyn Gilbert of Birmingham, UK, on July 21st. In 1952, Mr. Gilbert purchased a new Bentley R-Type with Park Ward coachwork and sold the pre-war Rolls-Royce. Dr. J.A. Wakes-Miller acquired the car in 1954. Three years later, L.F. Pittman became the next owner, but sold it the following year to H.H. Davies. In 1961, ownership was passed to J.A. Bartlett. Classic car dealer Gipsey Mead of Ongar, Essex advertised the car for sale in 1975 in the Motor Sport, describing the vehicle as a restored Rolls-Royce. Three years later, it was again offered for sale, this time at Christie's auction in Birmingham, where it sold to William Meredith-Owens of the Standard Motor Museum. It was later owned briefly by Robert Martin Jr. of Texas, before returning to the UK and joining Malcolm Ginn's collection of Rolls-Royce motorcars.
Between 1999 and 2000, the car underwent an extensive restoration. The coachwork was stripped to bare metal and refinished in dark blue, with a complete re-trim of the upholstery in sewn grey leather.
Frank R. Miller of Santa Barbara became the next owner. It was displayed at the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it received a class award. Several years later, it was sold to John Spencer Bradley of Los Angeles, CA.
In 2013, the vehicle was offered for sale at Gooding & Company's Scottsdale, Arizona auction. It was estimated to sell for $275,000 - $350,000. Bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve and it would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
Hooper & Co., had ordered the Phantom III on January 26th and fashioned a close-coupled four-door body, designated internally by design no. 6998. The body features sweeping, uninterrupted lines, an integrated trunk, and chrome moldings that highlight the hood sides, beltline, and fenders. There are no side spare carriers that help complete the long, elegant, flowing design.
Inside, the occupants are greeted by a large sliding sunroof, an electric window divider, and picnic trays that stow neatly in the center partition. There are monograms on the rear doors, painted in gold rather than the standard finish.
The completed Rolls-Royce was delivered to Colin Hamlyn Gilbert of Birmingham, UK, on July 21st. In 1952, Mr. Gilbert purchased a new Bentley R-Type with Park Ward coachwork and sold the pre-war Rolls-Royce. Dr. J.A. Wakes-Miller acquired the car in 1954. Three years later, L.F. Pittman became the next owner, but sold it the following year to H.H. Davies. In 1961, ownership was passed to J.A. Bartlett. Classic car dealer Gipsey Mead of Ongar, Essex advertised the car for sale in 1975 in the Motor Sport, describing the vehicle as a restored Rolls-Royce. Three years later, it was again offered for sale, this time at Christie's auction in Birmingham, where it sold to William Meredith-Owens of the Standard Motor Museum. It was later owned briefly by Robert Martin Jr. of Texas, before returning to the UK and joining Malcolm Ginn's collection of Rolls-Royce motorcars.
Between 1999 and 2000, the car underwent an extensive restoration. The coachwork was stripped to bare metal and refinished in dark blue, with a complete re-trim of the upholstery in sewn grey leather.
Frank R. Miller of Santa Barbara became the next owner. It was displayed at the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it received a class award. Several years later, it was sold to John Spencer Bradley of Los Angeles, CA.
In 2013, the vehicle was offered for sale at Gooding & Company's Scottsdale, Arizona auction. It was estimated to sell for $275,000 - $350,000. Bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve and it would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000
Lot was not sold
2009 Bonhams - Bicentennial Pavilion at Hotel Murano
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $325,000-USD $350,000
Lot was not sold
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom III
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III SEDANCA COUPE Chassis#: 3BT149 Sold for USD$207,200 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III FOUR-DOOR CABRIOLET BY VOLL & RUHRBECK Chassis#: 3BT187 Sold for USD$493,061 2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon by Freestone & Webb Chassis#: 3-CP-2 Sold for USD$57,750 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Saloon by Barker Chassis#: 3CP166 Sold for USD$74,480 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Chassis and Engine Sold for USD$68,750 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca Deville Chassis#: 3BU76 Sold for USD$55,000 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Saloon Chassis#: 3CP8 Sold for USD$22,729 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: 3CM67 Sold for USD$145,600 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Pillarless Saloon by Vesters et Neirinck Chassis#: 3CP144 Sold for USD$593,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III Chassis#: 3AEX33 Sold for USD$78,000 2017 Branson Collector Car Auction | |
1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III by Park Ward Chassis#: 3BT147 Sold for USD$124,270 2017 Coys at Olympia | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50 Touring Limousine Chassis#: 3AX85 Sold for USD$72,600 2015 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile | |
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III DROPHEAD COUPE Chassis#: 3BT185 Sold for USD$666,189 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de ville by Windovers Sold for USD$169,372 2013 Coys Auction - A236 True Greats | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Shooting Brake project Chassis#: 3 BU 144 Sold for USD$28,750 2012 Bonhams - Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Foundation | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Cabriolet Chassis#: 3 DL 118 Sold for USD$82,800 2012 Bonhams - Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Foundation | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe Chassis#: 3BU 184 Sold for USD$473,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine by Barker Chassis#: 3BU124 Sold for USD$55,485 2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection | |
1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III coupé-chauffeur Mulliner Sold for USD$96,542 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50hp Sports Saloon Chassis#: 3BT93 Sold for USD$97,272 2011 Bonhams - The December Sale |
Rolls-Royce Phantom IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca DeVille | 3bt149 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $250,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Freestone & Webb Sedanca DeVille | 3CP38 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |||
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Mulliner Sport Saloon | 3BT155 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $60,000 | $250,000 | $350,000 |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Saloon | 3CP126 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $130,000 | $170,000 | |
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III FREESTONE & WEBB SEDANCA DE VILL | 3CP38 | 2018 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale | |||
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III SPECIAL NEWMARKET PERMANENT FAUX CABRIOLET | 3 BT 129 | 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | $180,000 | $250,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom lll Sports Limousine | 3BT85 | 2013 Gooding and Company The Scottsdale Auction | $275,000 | $350,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon | 3CM65 | 2012 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auction | $250,000 | $400,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine | 3AX125 | 2012 H & H Auctions Rockingham Castle | |||
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50hp Sports Saloon | 3BT93 | 2011 Bonhams Beaulieu Autojumble, Collectors' Motor Cars | $75,000 | $90,000 | |
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III LIMOUSINE | 3AX163 | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | 3AEX33 | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $37,000 | ||
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Enclosed Sports Limousine | 3BT85 | 2009 Bonhams Bicentennial Pavilion at Hotel Murano | $325,000 | $350,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca Deville By Hooper | 3BT133 | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $180,000 | $230,000 | |
1937 Rolls Royce Barker Sedanca DeVille | 2005 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $38,500 | |||
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $22,000 |
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