Dual-Windshield Torpedo Phaeton
Coachwork: Vanden Plas
Chassis #: 98LC
Even the greatest of cars eventually become obsolete, and this was the fate of the Silver Ghost by the early 1920s. A replacement was needed, one that could do justice to the legacy it was replacing and compete with the ambiance, power, and elegance of the rolling-sculptures of the day, such as the Hispano-Suiza's H6 series cars. Henry Royce oversaw the design and engineering of the New Phantom which was debuted in May of 1925. It had many significant changes such as an overhead-valve engine in place of the Ghost's side-valve unit, servo-assisted 4-wheel brakes and a single dry plate clutch in place of the Ghost's cone arrangement.A few of the Ghost's features were still relevant such as the cantilever rear springs, worm-and-num steering, and the Autovac fuel delivery system.
Over the production lifespan of the Phantom I models, a total of 3,450 examples would be constructed while its engine simultaneously evolved with few fundamental changes into the Phantom II in 1929.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I
Rolls-Royce
2007 Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,250,000-USD $1,800,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,072,500
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom I
(Data based on Model Year 1926 sales)
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Cabriolet by Barker Chassis#: 30TC Sold for USD$137,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Open-Drive Limousine Sedan by Holbrook Chassis#: 12DC Sold for USD$52,250 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Drophead Coupe by Mann Egerton & Co. Ltd. Sold for USD$85,800 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Newmarket Convertible Chassis#: S407FL Sold for USD$156,800 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | ![]() ![]() |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Chassis#: 76TC Sold for USD$713,947 2016 Bonhams : Bond Street Auction | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Sedanca by Knibbs & Parkyn Chassis#: 18NC Sold for USD$79,000 2014 Silverstone : Salon Prive | |
1926 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I LANDAULET DE VILLE Chassis#: 51 DC Sold for USD$86,581 2014 COLLECTOR'S MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Tourer Chassis#: 74 SC Sold for USD$149,526 2013 H & H - Rockingham Castle | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Experimental Sports Tourer by Barker & Co Chassis#: 10EX Sold for USD$633,715 2011 RM Auctions - Salon Privé | |
1926 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom I Skiff Chassis#: 39YC Sold for USD$84,149 2011 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1926 Rolls-Royce 40/50 hp Phantom I Limousine Chassis#: 53TC Sold for USD$67,022 2010 RM Auctions - Sporting Classics of Monaco | |
1926 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom I Tourer Chassis#: 1TC Sold for USD$22,245 2009 Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Pall Mall Tourer by Merrimack Chassis#: 73DC Sold for USD$148,270 2008 Coys Auction - True Greats | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Pall Mall Tourer Chassis#: 73DC Sold for USD$166,580 2008 Coys Auction - Fine Motor Cars, Blenheim Palace | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Sold for USD$1,072,500 2007 Gooding & Company | ![]() ![]() |
1926 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom I Chassis Chassis#: 29NC Sold for USD$5,265 2006 Bonhams - The Frank Cooke Collection | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I 40/50hp Fully Convertible Enclosed Drive Cabriolet Chassis#: 57 YC Sold for USD$184,447 2004 Bonhams - Important Collectors Motor Cars |
Rolls-Royce Phantom Is That Failed To Sell At Auction
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1926 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I SEDANCA DE VILLE | 104TC | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | $65,000 | $80,000 | |
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Town Car | 31MC | 2015 The Auburn Auction | |||
1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Tourer by Smith & Waddington | 9YC | 2011 RM Auctions Salon Privé | $75,000 | $100,000 | $140,000 |
1926 Rolls-Royce 40/50 hp Phantom I Open Tourer | 6YC | 2010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco | $170,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
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