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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Navigation
Rolls-Royce had years of experience developing and building V12 aero engines before introducing a 7,338cc V12 engine into their new Phantom III. The Phantom III was also equipped with new independent front suspension using a design borrowed from General Motors that allowed the engine to be placed farther forward in the chassis, giving greater space for more luxurious coachwork. This car is from the second series of PIIIs and is the only James Young Drophead Coupe built. This unique motorcar was described by Lawrence Dalton in his book The Derby Phantoms as 'Possibly the most handsome Drophead Coupe on a Phantom III, by James Young.' Ordered new by Mr. S. Harris of Surrey, England, it remained in Europe until the late 1990s then came to the United States. Acquired by its current owner in 2016, it has recently been restored to its original specification.
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1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom III
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 'Parallel Door' Saloon Coupe by James Young Chassis#: 3DL86 Sold for USD$423,000 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection |   |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine Chassis#: 3DL76 Sold for USD$226,975 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III All-Weather Tourer by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: 3DL56 Sold for USD$396,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island |   |
| 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Park Ward Chassis#: 3CM61 Sold for USD$440,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona |   |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Hooper & Co. Chassis#: 3-CP-200 Sold for USD$112,750 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona |   |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Touring Limousine Chassis#: 3CM175 Sold for USD$82,093 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | |
| 1938 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: D582 Sold for USD$99,000 2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville Chassis#: 3CM61 Sold for USD$286,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company | |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon Chassis#: 3CM177 Sold for USD$124,092 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca deVille Sold for USD$82,500 2010 Worldwide Auctioneers - The Houston Classic Weekend | |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50hp Saloon Chassis#: 3CM181 Sold for USD$66,369 2009 Bonhams - Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile | |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville Chassis#: 3CP62 Sold for USD$138,507 2006 Coys Auction - True Greats | |
| 1938 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$176,000 2005 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2005 | |
| 1938 ROLLS-ROYCE P-111 TOURING SEDAN Sold for USD$56,000 2003 Kruse Auction - Ft.Lauderdale, Fl |
Rolls-Royce Phantom IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon | 3CM177 | 2025 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon by Kellner | 3CM187 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Paris | |||
| 1938 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III FOUR-LIGHT CABRIOLET | 3DL94 | 2021 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
| 1938 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III SEDANCA DEVILLE | 3CM61 | 2013 BarrettJackson Scottsdale | |||
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Cabriolet | 3DL116 | 2011 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley and Select PreWar Motor Cars and Automobilia | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Cabriolet | 3DL116 | 2009 Bonham Les Grandes Marques à Monaco | $275,000 | $350,000 | |
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Mulliner Touring Limousine | 2009 Classic Car Auction of Michigan | $45,000 | |||
| 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Four-Door Four-Light Cabriolet | 3DL56 | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $70,000 | $80,000 |
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