Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Thrupp and Maberly
Chassis #: 3MW
Engine #: FG 55
Engineer Ivan Evernden was instrumental in aiding Sir Henry Royce in bringing about a more sporting model to the Phantom II. The result was the Phantom II Continental, a more sporting and compact four-seater owner/driver motor car when compared to the long wheelbase standard Phantom II. 281 Continental chassis were produced and differentiated from the standard Phantom II by having thicker 5 leaf springs, a six inch shorter chassis, and the provision of recessed rear footwells and lower rear seating. The engine was tuned with a high compression cylinder head and high lift camshaft. They were clothed with lightweight coachwork and there was exhaust cutout switch fitted on the driver's side floorboard. This Phantom II Continental was commissioned by Barbara Hutton, heiress of the Woolworth family fortune. It was built in celebration of her engagement to Prince Alexis Mdivani, who was living in exile in Paris at the time, having fled his native Georgia after the Soviet invasion in 1921.The body was built by Thrupp and Maberly in the 3 position drophead style. The dashboard was designed by Barbara and Prince Mdivani. The Prince, being a trained pilot, tailored a dashboard that was very much aircraft-inspired, including specially ordered large gauge tachometer, rev-counter, and even an altimeter. The gauges were installed in an aluminum engine-turned dashboard. Another unique feature is the extended bonnet, having 4 extra inches. Prince Mdivani requested that the bonnet louvers be angled at 13.5 degrees. Andre Tele-controls were also ordered so that the suspension could be stiffened up for high speed running.
It is believed that the car was used on phases of their honeymoon. Unfortunately, the marriage did not last long and after a disagreement they divorced. About a month later, the Prince was in Spain and was involved in a crash that claimed his life. After this incident, it is believed that the car returned to Rolls-Royce and Thrupp and Maberly for a complete rebuild at the Rolls-Royce Works before coming into the care of its next owner.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental
Rolls-Royce
2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $550,000-USD $650,000
Sale Price :
USD $480,200
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL TOURER Chassis#: 4PY Sold for USD$456,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Sedanca Coupé Chassis#: 69MW Sold for USD$450,427 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly, with FLM Panelcraft Chassis#: 3MW Sold for USD$480,200 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca de Ville by Barker Chassis#: 90MY Sold for USD$217,616 2016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Town Car by Brewster Sold for USD$200,000 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sports Saloon Chassis#: 295AJS Sold for USD$192,500 2014 WorldWide Auctions - The Houston Classic Motorcar Auction | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Coupé by Freestone & Webb Chassis#: 42PY Sold for USD$2,420,000 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon Chassis#: 24PY Sold for USD$99,760 2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Sedanca Coupe Chassis#: 71MW Sold for USD$1,320,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon Chassis#: 54PY Sold for USD$156,992 2011 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1933 Rolls-Royce PII Continental Three-Position Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 74PY Sold for USD$528,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Chassis#: 142 MY Sold for USD$231,028 2009 Coys Auction - True Greats | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sport Coupé Chassis#: 156MY Sold for USD$233,819 2009 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon Chassis#: 36PY Sold for USD$127,329 2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sold for USD$375,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short Chassis Continental Sedanca Coupe Chassis#: 94 MY Sold for USD$511,636 2008 Coys Auction - Techno Classica | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Faux Cabriolet Chassis#: 170 MY Sold for USD$862,585 2007 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Chassis#: 22PY Sold for USD$182,917 2007 Coys Auction - Fine Motor Cars | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Town Car by Brewster Chassis#: 253AJS Sold for USD$209,000 2007 RM Auctions - The McMullen Collection | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Chassis#: 32 PY Sold for USD$231,000 2004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction | ![]() |
Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Fixed Head Coupe by Gurney Nutting | 170MY | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,400,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Drophead Coupe | 186 MY | 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | $625,000 | $725,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Drophead Coupe | 186 MY | 2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $700,000 | $950,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sport Saloon By Gurney Nutting | 136PY | 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | $240,000 | $260,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Drophead Coupe | 186 MY | 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $800,000 | $1,100,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental DHC Coachwork Gurney Nutting | 124MY | 2016 The Finest : The Elegance at Hershey | |||
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL OWEN SEDANCA COUPE | 64PY | 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |||
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sport Touring Saloon by Barker | 2MY | 2014 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $165,000 | ||
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca de Ville | 2PY | 2012 Bonhams Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon | 140MY | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon | 140MY | 2011 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco | $145,000 | $175,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon | 64 MY | 2011 Bonhams Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais | $300,000 | $350,000 |
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