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Hibbard & Darrin bodied thirty-five examples of the Springfield, Massachusetts-built Rolls-Royce Phantom I chassis. Built using the coachbuilder's patented Silentlyte method, with a cast aluminum inner framework and pressed aluminum outer panels, the body was both lightweight and strong. The convertible sedan wore a narrow molding at the hood that sweeps up in a blade-like curve as it reached the cowl. Beltline molding traverses the body side and was a common styling feature of Hibbard & Darrin's bodies of this era. The convertible top was relatively low with circus tent-like flaps that filled the space between trapezoidal side windows. When lowered, a center division served as protection from the wind.
It is believed that fewer than five examples of the Phantom I wore similar Transformal Phaeton coachwork. This particular example was delivered on April 13, 1928, to the original owner, Mr. George G. Bourne of New York City. By 1952, it was in the care of George A. Briggs of North Augusta, South Carolina, and within a year was passed to George Lawson, also of North Augusta. Archie Hough of Monroe, North Carolina acquired it in early 1955 and remained in his care until 1984 when it was purchased by Mr. Kershaw.
A restoration was completed in 1988 and shown a year later at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, receiving the Lucius Beebe Trophy as the most elegant Rolls-Royce present. In 1990 the car was awarded 2nd Place in the Phantom I class at the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club National Meet in Newport, Rhode Island. The Antique Automobile Club of America bestowed a Senior First Prize in 1992, as well as a National Award nomination. In Classic Car Club of America judging, it achieved Senior Premier honors at the 1993 Annual Meeting and bearing badge no. 1507SP. It also earned Best in Class honors at the Amelia Island Concours.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2021
It is believed that fewer than five examples of the Phantom I wore similar Transformal Phaeton coachwork. This particular example was delivered on April 13, 1928, to the original owner, Mr. George G. Bourne of New York City. By 1952, it was in the care of George A. Briggs of North Augusta, South Carolina, and within a year was passed to George Lawson, also of North Augusta. Archie Hough of Monroe, North Carolina acquired it in early 1955 and remained in his care until 1984 when it was purchased by Mr. Kershaw.
A restoration was completed in 1988 and shown a year later at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, receiving the Lucius Beebe Trophy as the most elegant Rolls-Royce present. In 1990 the car was awarded 2nd Place in the Phantom I class at the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club National Meet in Newport, Rhode Island. The Antique Automobile Club of America bestowed a Senior First Prize in 1992, as well as a National Award nomination. In Classic Car Club of America judging, it achieved Senior Premier honors at the 1993 Annual Meeting and bearing badge no. 1507SP. It also earned Best in Class honors at the Amelia Island Concours.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2021
2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $450,000-USD $550,000
Lot was not sold
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 Newmarket Convertible Sedan by Brewster Chassis#: S359FM Sold for USD$134,400 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | |
1927 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I KENILWORTH SEDAN Chassis#: S329FM Sold for USD$67,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Dover Special Limousine Chassis#: S311FM Sold for USD$42,560 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Pall Mall Tourer Chassis#: S211RM Sold for USD$106,400 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
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 |
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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