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Rolls-Royce first began building automobiles for the American market in 1921 in Springfield, Massachusetts. After the acquisition of the Brewster Body Company in 1926 Rolls-Royce offered a selection of standard Brewster-built coachwork on its New Phantom (later called the Phantom I), which had been introduced that same year as the replacement for the Silver Ghost and offered a larger 7.7-liter engine.
1,241 examples of the Rolls-Royce Phantom I were built at the Springfield, Massachusetts, works. Many were bodied by Brewster and given distinct names such as the Ascot, a 4-passenger sport phaeton. This particular Brewster Ascot is one of 28 examples built. It was delivered to its first owner, R.E. Field of Milford, Ohio, on December 26th of 1929. It was the fourth-from-the-last Phantom and incorporated many of the changes developed through the production lifespan, including the 20-inch wheels, an aluminum cylinder head, and thermostatically controlled grille shutters. Visual differences from its earlier siblings include the conical headlamps with matching side lamps mounted on the front fenders, and twin flat bumper bars, rather than the previous tubular bumper.
This car's next two owners, T.A. Norton and Stephen E. Ryan Jr., were both in New York. In 1952, it was acquired by James H. Fowler of Fremont, Nebraska. In 1956, James R. Matthews of Newark, New Jersey purchased the car and had it brought to the East Coast. In 1970, John C. Coval of Wyckoff, New Jersey, acquired the car and initiated its first restoration. Upon completion, it received First Place in the Phantom I class at the 1974 Rolls-Royce Owners' Club annual meeting in Indianapolis. By 1980, Mr. Coval had become a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona and the car made the move with him. In August it was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
After two decades of ownership, Mr. Coval sold the car to the Hans Lüscher Collection in Switzerland. The current caretaker acquired the car in 2013 and immediately commissioned a thorough restoration. The car was returned to its original paint colors of a green gray tone known as Submarine Gray. The leather upholstery was finished in a matching tone, as originally configured.
The car has a tan canvas top, polished aluminum beltline moldings, stainless-steel wire wheels, and blackwall tires.
The restoration took 2 1/2-years to complete and cost in excess of $400,000. Upon completion, it was shown at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and took part in the 70-mile Tour d'Elegance. At the concours it earned a Second in Class award as well as the Lucius Beebe Trophy.
In all, some 350 Phantoms were built at the Springfield factory in 1929. This car's current owner purchased it in 2013 and has restored it to its original configuration, complete with Buffalo Wire Wheels.
1,241 examples of the Rolls-Royce Phantom I were built at the Springfield, Massachusetts, works. Many were bodied by Brewster and given distinct names such as the Ascot, a 4-passenger sport phaeton. This particular Brewster Ascot is one of 28 examples built. It was delivered to its first owner, R.E. Field of Milford, Ohio, on December 26th of 1929. It was the fourth-from-the-last Phantom and incorporated many of the changes developed through the production lifespan, including the 20-inch wheels, an aluminum cylinder head, and thermostatically controlled grille shutters. Visual differences from its earlier siblings include the conical headlamps with matching side lamps mounted on the front fenders, and twin flat bumper bars, rather than the previous tubular bumper.
This car's next two owners, T.A. Norton and Stephen E. Ryan Jr., were both in New York. In 1952, it was acquired by James H. Fowler of Fremont, Nebraska. In 1956, James R. Matthews of Newark, New Jersey purchased the car and had it brought to the East Coast. In 1970, John C. Coval of Wyckoff, New Jersey, acquired the car and initiated its first restoration. Upon completion, it received First Place in the Phantom I class at the 1974 Rolls-Royce Owners' Club annual meeting in Indianapolis. By 1980, Mr. Coval had become a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona and the car made the move with him. In August it was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
After two decades of ownership, Mr. Coval sold the car to the Hans Lüscher Collection in Switzerland. The current caretaker acquired the car in 2013 and immediately commissioned a thorough restoration. The car was returned to its original paint colors of a green gray tone known as Submarine Gray. The leather upholstery was finished in a matching tone, as originally configured.
The car has a tan canvas top, polished aluminum beltline moldings, stainless-steel wire wheels, and blackwall tires.
The restoration took 2 1/2-years to complete and cost in excess of $400,000. Upon completion, it was shown at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and took part in the 70-mile Tour d'Elegance. At the concours it earned a Second in Class award as well as the Lucius Beebe Trophy.
In all, some 350 Phantoms were built at the Springfield factory in 1929. This car's current owner purchased it in 2013 and has restored it to its original configuration, complete with Buffalo Wire Wheels.
2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $650,000-USD $850,000
Sale Price :
USD $660,000
2013 Coys- Athena, Greece
Lot was not sold
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom I
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: S205KR Sold for USD$196,000 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Barker & Co. Tourer Chassis#: 61OR Sold for USD$106,400 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer by Brewster Chassis#: S346KP Sold for USD$246,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I RIVIERA TOWN CAR Chassis#: S268KR Sold for USD$201,600 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Derby Speedster by Brewster Chassis#: S158FR Sold for USD$885,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom I Newmarket All-Weather Tourer Chassis#: S339LR Sold for USD$90,622 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Avon Touring Sedan Chassis#: S320LR Sold for USD$26,880 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformable Phaeton by Hibbard and Darrin Chassis#: S302LR Sold for USD$170,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer Chassis#: S368LR Sold for USD$302,000 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$154,000 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Tourer Chassis#: S253KR Sold for USD$191,865 2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Huntington Sedanca de Ville Chassis#: S324LR Sold for USD$63,955 2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer by Brewster Chassis#: S398KP Sold for USD$280,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer Chassis#: S203KR Sold for USD$660,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Tourer by Barker Chassis#: 82OR Sold for USD$247,172 2018 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer by Brewster Chassis#: S178FR Sold for USD$274,400 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Riviera Town Car by Brewster Chassis#: S390LR Sold for USD$825,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Stratford Coupé Coachwork by Brewster Chassis#: S285FP Sold for USD$130,433 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Henley Roadster by Brewster Chassis#: S303LR Sold for USD$682,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1929 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I ASCOT SPORT PHAETON Chassis#: S368LR Sold for USD$275,000 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ |
Rolls-Royce Phantom Is That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 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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1929 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50HP PHANTOM I LIMOUSINE | 42KR | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Sports Phaeton | 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | $220,000 | $280,000 | ||
1929 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I ASCOT TOURER | S178FR | 2015 BarrettJackson Scottsdale | |||
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer by Merrimac | S368LR | 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer | S203KR | 2013 Coys Athena, Greece | |||
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer | S178FR | 2013 Gooding and Company The Scottsdale Auction | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Phaeton | S346 KP | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $150,000 | $170,000 | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I | 2008 Bonhams & Butterfields Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia | $100,000 | $140,000 | ||
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Regent Convertible Coupe | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $300,000 | |||
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I | 2007 Gooding & Company | $225,000 | $275,000 | ||
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Convertible Sedan | S216KR | 2005 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | $130,000 | $150,000 | |
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Convertible Sedan | 2004 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $140,000 | $160,000 | ||
1929 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I PHAETON | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $20,000 |
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