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The Phantom IV, the rarest Rolls-Royce of all, was replaced in 1959 by the Phantom V. When the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith production came to an end, demand remained for a limousine version of the Rolls-Royce. The Phantom V had a newly designed 144-inch wheelbase chassis and powered by a new V8 engine which was paired with the General Motors-patented Hydra-Matic transmission with servo-assisted braking. In total, 832 examples of the Phantom V models were produced with just 108 of those fitted with James Young coachwork. Every Phantom model was built to order, meaning that no two are exactly alike.
The Sedanca de Ville body designed and coachbuilt by James Young Ltd. was considered by contemporaries to be the epitome of elegance and fine coachwork. It was the most expensive Rolls-Royce at the time apart from the specially ordered State Landaulette.
This particular car is one of only seven James Young PV22SD cars to be built. It was selected to be the Earls Court London Show Car for 1960 and was meticulously ordered by Elsie Tritton, an important Rolls-Royce customer. Tritton was very particular about the interior of the car and her order specified that the occasional seats be replaced with burr-walnut-lined lockers to match the woodwork in the center armrest. The lockers (cabinets) were fitted with crystal decanters and glasses, and smokers' accoutrements. The paintwork was to be Midnight Blue with white fine coach lines, which she later had changed to gold. The chauffeur's compartment was to be upholstered in Connolly leather, with the passenger compartment in a rare beige striped William Planes wool twill, beige carpets, and burl walnut veneered cabinetry and trim.
Records indicate that her new car was delivered to Tritton at her home at Godmersham Park in Kent at 11:30 am on Saturday, January 21, 1961 - 'promptly', as per her instructions.
Mrs. Tritton used the car as her primary form of transportation. About 10 years after she purchased the car, she returned it to James Young for a restoration. In 1971, it was sold to J. Seward Johnson, and was transported to the United States. Four additional owners enjoyed the car before it was acquired in 2008 by its current caretaker, who had some restoration work performed on the car.
The Sedanca de Ville body designed and coachbuilt by James Young Ltd. was considered by contemporaries to be the epitome of elegance and fine coachwork. It was the most expensive Rolls-Royce at the time apart from the specially ordered State Landaulette.
This particular car is one of only seven James Young PV22SD cars to be built. It was selected to be the Earls Court London Show Car for 1960 and was meticulously ordered by Elsie Tritton, an important Rolls-Royce customer. Tritton was very particular about the interior of the car and her order specified that the occasional seats be replaced with burr-walnut-lined lockers to match the woodwork in the center armrest. The lockers (cabinets) were fitted with crystal decanters and glasses, and smokers' accoutrements. The paintwork was to be Midnight Blue with white fine coach lines, which she later had changed to gold. The chauffeur's compartment was to be upholstered in Connolly leather, with the passenger compartment in a rare beige striped William Planes wool twill, beige carpets, and burl walnut veneered cabinetry and trim.
Records indicate that her new car was delivered to Tritton at her home at Godmersham Park in Kent at 11:30 am on Saturday, January 21, 1961 - 'promptly', as per her instructions.
Mrs. Tritton used the car as her primary form of transportation. About 10 years after she purchased the car, she returned it to James Young for a restoration. In 1971, it was sold to J. Seward Johnson, and was transported to the United States. Four additional owners enjoyed the car before it was acquired in 2008 by its current caretaker, who had some restoration work performed on the car.
2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $600,000
Sale Price :
USD $407,000
2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $700,000
Lot was not sold
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom V
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine Sold for USD$35,200 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine Coachwork by Park Ward Chassis#: 5LBV41 Sold for USD$53,760 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine Sold for USD$35,200 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine by James Young Chassis#: 5 8X 16 Sold for USD$71,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Coupe Chassis#: 5LBV69 Sold for USD$207,200 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine Chassis#: 5AT70 Sold for USD$30,250 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Sedanca de Ville by James Young Chassis#: 5AT76 Sold for USD$407,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine Chassis#: 5BX28 Sold for USD$91,196 2013 The Beaulieu Sale, Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine Chassis#: 5BV97 Sold for USD$123,776 2013 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine Chassis#: 5LAT82 Sold for USD$137,000 2012 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V 7-Passenger Limousine Chassis#: 5LVB27 Sold for USD$101,750 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine Chassis#: 5AS93 Sold for USD$67,022 2010 RM Auctions - Sporting Classics of Monaco | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Saloon Chassis#: 5LVB27 Sold for USD$97,900 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions | |
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Sedan Sold for USD$104,500 2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Rolls-Royce Phantom Vs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Sedanca de Ville | 5AT76 | 2015 Gooding & Company Arizona | $500,000 | $700,000 | |
1961 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM V SEDAN | 2003 Kruse Auction Ft.Lauderdale, Fl | $70,000 |
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