Torpedo Tourer
Coachwork: Barker
Chassis #: 21UF
The Rolls-Royce Phantom I Series was introduced in May of 1925. It was a descendent of the famous Silver Ghost and used its chassis instead of creating a new one. Sir Henry Royce chose to use the old chassis instead of creating a new one, much to the displeasure of his engineers, because he felt the old one was still capable of performing the duties required. Instead, the chassis was improved upon and updated where needed. There were two wheelbase lengths available to the customers, a 143.5-inch and a 150.5-inch version. The gearbox of the Phantom I was also courtesy of the Silver Ghost, except that the old cone clutch was replaced with a more modern single dry plate clutch unit. This clutch was both quieter and smoother to operate. When the Phantom I was put through speed tests, it performance was similar to the Silver Ghosts of the early 1910s. To remedy this situation, a lightweight Barker Tourer body was commissioned in hopes of improving upon the vehicles performance. The goal was to create sporty and streamlined body that still encompassed the luxury refinements and style that were synonymous with the Rolls-Royce name.Unfortunately, the special Tourer body was not enough. Rolls-Royce designer Ivan Evernden created another Tourer body of his own design. His design still kept with Rolls-Royce luxury standards, but cut as much weight as possible. The result was a vehicle that average 89 mph at Brooklands.
This example shown here is a testament to the work of the Rolls-Royce engineers and designers. It is powered by a 7668cc overhead valve inline six-cylinder engine capable of producing 120 horsepower. The car has a three-speed manual gearbox with servo-assisted two-wheel drum brakes. Many of the mechanical components were still Silver Ghost technology, but it did have a new overhead valve engine, front wheel brakes and many suspension and gearbox improvements which made it a fairly modern machine. This example was shown at the 2006 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance and then brought back the following year to be auctioned at the RM Auctions at Meadow Brook. The car has a Torpedo Phaeton body with coachwork by Barker. It was estimated to sell between $180,000 - $240,000. It is regarded as one of the best four place sports touring bodies of the time and one of Barker's finest creations.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I
Rolls-Royce
2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $180,000-USD $240,000
Sale Price :
USD $154,000
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom I
(Data based on Model Year 1927 sales)
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Piccadilly Roadster Chassis#: S285RM Sold for USD$280,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1927 Roll s-Royce Phantom 1 Open Tourer Chassis#: 82EF Sold for USD$73,519 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I TOWNCAR Chassis#: S154PM Sold for USD$100,800 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Avon Sedan by Brewster Chassis#: S69PM Sold for USD$75,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Playboy Roadster by Brewster Chassis#: S162PM Sold for USD$346,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I All-Weather Cabriolet by Murphy Chassis#: S342FM Sold for USD$163,366 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I St. Alban Town Car by Brewster Chassis#: 73RF Sold for USD$81,400 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Limousine Sold for USD$95,000 2018 Shannons - Melbourne Summer Classic | |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I PICCADILLY ROADSTER Chassis#: S285RM Sold for USD$253,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1927 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom I Chassis Chassis#: S454FL Sold for USD$56,100 2017 Bonhams : Philadelphia Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Regent Convertible Coupe Chassis#: S82PM Sold for USD$253,000 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | ![]() ![]() |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer by Brewster Chassis#: S337FM Sold for USD$357,500 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I TOURER Chassis#: S168PM Sold for USD$101,779 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Playboy Roadster by Brewster Chassis#: S162PM Sold for USD$302,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Convertible Sedan by Brewster Chassis#: S359FM Sold for USD$198,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I PALL MALL PHAETON Chassis#: S 286 RM Sold for USD$192,500 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brougham de Ville by Binder Chassis#: 61RF Sold for USD$225,500 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | ![]() ![]() |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Derby Speedster in the style of Brewster Chassis#: S155PM Sold for USD$214,500 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50HP PHANTOM I LIMOUSINE Chassis#: 109NC Sold for USD$70,439 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Playboy Roadster Chassis#: S162 PM Sold for USD$341,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
Rolls-Royce Phantom Is That Failed To Sell At Auction
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I TRANSFORMAL PHAETON | S355FM | 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom I Brewster Regent Convertible Coupe | S284RM | 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Fabric Bodied Saloon | 14RF | 2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer by Brewster | S337FM | 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | $375,000 | $425,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brewster Harwick | 2018 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | $68,000 | |||
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Limousine | 2017 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic | $90,000 | $100,000 | ||
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I PICCADILLY ROADSTER | S285RM | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $225,000 | $300,000 | |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I TOWN CAR | S178PM | 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | $950,000 | $1,250,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Piccadilly Roadster by Rolls-Royce Custom Coach Work | S285RM | 2014 RM Auctions London | $150,000 | ||
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Huntington | 2013 Coys Athena, Greece | ||||
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Tourer | 57-EF | 2012 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auction | $500,000 | $700,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Tourer | S413FL | 2012 H & H Auctions Rockingham Castle | |||
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Sedanca De Ville | 16LF | 2012 H & H Auctions Rockingham Castle | |||
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I 40/50hp Tourer | 57EF | 2012 Bonhams Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | $180,000 | $220,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Open Tourer by Hooper & Co | 57 EF | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $140,000 | $170,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Coupe | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $125,000 | |||
1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Springfield Town Car | 2006 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $90,000 | |||
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Salamanca De Ville | S311FM | 2004 Bonhams The Beaulieu Autojumble | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Limousine | 91EF | 2003 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I UNKNOWN | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $63,000 |
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