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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car

  • Coachwork by Brewster
  • Chassis Number: 253AJS
  • Engine Number: Y45F
  • Body Number: 7363
Founded in England in 1906, Rolls-Royce established its United States presence in Long Island City in 1913, although World War I halted sales at just 100. Sales and United States production resumed in 1921 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The company produced 2,944 American Rolls-Royce cars before being closed in 1931, due to the Great Depression.

In 1933, Rolls-Royce completed 30 Phantom II Motor Cars. Brewster Town Car body types, in which the chauffeur steers in the open, carried the names Huntington, Newport, Savoy, and Keswick. Of the 13 different models sold in 1933, eight Newports, like this example were delivered, including one to legendary playboy Tommy Manville.

With five owners since the car was first produced, this 145-inch wheelbase legend was bodied in America on a chassis imported from the United Kingdom. According to the present owner's knowledge, the car has only been shown at the Detroit 'Eyes on Design' in 1998. Other than 'Eyes' and the 2008 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, the car has been housed in private collections.

The original owner of this chassis was Edwin Gould II. In 1946, it was sold by Mrs. Gould to Elmo L. Joseph, whom it accompanied as he moved all over the United States during the next four decades. After finally settling in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Mr. Joseph had the restoration of the car begun, but passed away in 1994 before much work had been completed. Richard Sahlin then purchased the car from the estate and had the restoration completed. The body was refinished in two-tone grey, with complementary broadcloth upholstery. It has correct original features such as a 'hidey hole' for an umbrella, under the chauffeur's seat.

The car was sold by Mr. Sahlin's estate in 1999 to collector John McMullen and spent the next eight years in his Michigan stable. It was then acquired by Greg Aarssen of Chatham, Ontario, before passing into the hands of its current Florida owner.

2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000 
Sale Price :
USD $106,400

2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000 
Lot was not sold

2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000 
Sale Price :
USD $220,000

1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II

(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville
Chassis#: 220AMS
Sold for USD$62,720
  2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer
Chassis#: 35MW
Sold for USD$335,000
  2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
 
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SPECIAL BROUGHAM BY BREWSTER
Chassis#: 218AMS
Sold for USD$1,712,167
  2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ALL-WEATHER TOURER
Chassis#: 110MY
Sold for USD$179,200
  2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car by Brewster
Chassis#: 253AJS
Sold for USD$106,400
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville
Chassis#: 164 MY
Sold for USD$61,600
  2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville by Windovers
Chassis#: 150PY
Sold for USD$84,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Town Car
Sold for USD$101,750
  2018 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Limousine
Sold for USD$56,619
  2018 Shannons - Sydney Autumn Classic
 
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Roadster
Chassis#: 100PY
Sold for USD$125,100
  2017 Bonhams : The Spa Classic Sale
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car by Brewster
Chassis#: 253AJS
Sold for USD$220,000
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Newmarket Permanent Sedan by Brewster
Chassis#: 289AJS
Sold for USD$1,237,500
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville
Chassis#: 79MW
Sold for USD$89,039
  2015 H & H RREC Burghley House
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville
Chassis#: 79MW
Sold for USD$133,405
  2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Hooper
Sold for USD$192,500
  2014 Motostalgia Auction - Seabrook K&W Auction 2014
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster
Chassis#: 291 AJS
Sold for USD$1,430,000
  2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Rolling Chassis
Chassis#: 112MY
Sold for USD$23,159
  2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newmarket
Chassis#: 217 AMS
Sold for USD$154,000
  2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sports Sedanca de Ville by Thrupp & Maberly
Chassis#: 88MY
Sold for USD$92,475
  2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection
 
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Saloon
Chassis#: 295AJS
Sold for USD$192,500
  2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  

Rolls-Royce Phantom IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Cabriolet144MY2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $90,000$120,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car by Brewster253AJS2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona $225,000$275,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer by Hooper110MY2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction $275,000$375,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Sedan295AJS2014 Gooding & Company The Scottsdale Auction $225,000$275,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca Coupe32 PY2011 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction $400,000$500,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Town Car204AMS2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona$170,000$225,000$275,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II184PY2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey$170,000$225,000$275,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company $250,000$350,000
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Sports Saloon160MS2005 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley & Selected PreWar Motor Cars & Automobilia $45,000$55,000
1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $65,000$85,000
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II TOWN CA 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$275,000  
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II HENLEY ROADSTER 2001 Kruse Auction Santa Clara, CA$350,000  

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