Sedanca De Ville
Coachwork: Thrupp and Maberly
Chassis #: 171RY
Engine #: WQ45
The Silver Ghost was produced for many years, lasting until 1922. In 1925 the New Phantom was introduced and it was given an improved Ghost chassis. Two years later, work began on the Phantom II which would have several major advances in both design and mechanics, despite several superficial similarities. It was launched in 1929 and featured a new chassis design that utilized semi-elliptic rear suspension in place of the cantilever setup found on the Phantom I. The PII had improved steering and brakes and a wider rear track. The engine and gearbox were now unit construction for the first time. The cast-iron cylinder head was replaced with a lightweight aluminum head. The Phantom II was available on two platforms, one that measured 144-inches and a larger 150-inch setup. The 144-inch platform was available on special order and was later chosen for the Continental models introduced in late 1930. This special model was tuned for high-speed, long-distance traveling by automotive enthusiasts who appreciated style and energetic touring. The Continental models were given stiffer five-leaf road springs and friction shock absorbers and low rake steering. In the rear of the car could be found the spare wheels, tools and luggage space which was designed to better improve the cars weight distribution. Chassis 82PY was sent to its original owner, C.T. Thomas Esq., in April of 1934. It would have three more owners through 1949, after which it was sent to the United States in the early 1950s. It entered the care of Fred Prophet. By 1964, it was owned by Robert Valpey of San Luis Obispo, California, who had purchased it from James C. Brown of Belmont, California. While in Mr. Valpey's care, it was given engine X055 from chassis 75MW, and other restoration work was performed. The car remained with Mr. Valpey until 1976, when ownership was transferred to Barry Hon, who kept the car for a decade before selling it to its last US owner Stu Bewley. Mr. Bewley showed the car at the 1986 Pebble Beach COncours d'Elegance.
The next owner purchased the car with the engine removed. A comprehensive rebuild began a short time later, including some cosmetic repair. There were only 15 three-position Sedancas built by Gurney Nutting. This example is finished in Midnight Blue cellulose and has a tan leather interior. There are twin pillar-mounted Grebel spotlights, twin spare wheels, and polished wheel discs and sun visor.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
Rolls-Royce
2008 Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $269,500
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL DROPHEAD COUPE Chassis#: 47RY Sold for USD$543,077 2021 Gooding & Company : European Sporting & Historic Collection | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Cabriolet Chassis#: 162SK Sold for USD$190,400 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Close-Coupled Saloon by Barker Chassis#: 83RY Sold for USD$190,400 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe Chassis#: 164PY Sold for USD$341,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1934 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II BINDER Chassis#: 162SK Sold for USD$385,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: 120SK Sold for USD$286,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe by Gurney Nutting Chassis#: 201RY Sold for USD$632,500 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1934 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL OWEN SEDANCA COUPE Chassis#: 117RY Sold for USD$605,000 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: 120SK Sold for USD$550,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 147RY Sold for USD$1,650,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon by Thrupp & Maberly Chassis#: 29TA Sold for USD$139,440 2014 RM Auctions - London | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: 17 TA Sold for USD$357,500 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca Deville Sold for USD$78,500 2013 Leake Auction - Dallas, Texas | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Limousine Chassis#: 206PY Sold for USD$35,629 2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville Chassis#: 3TA Sold for USD$97,867 2012 RM Auctions - London | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville by Windovers Sold for USD$144,538 2011 Coys - A217 True Greats | |
1934 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Limousine Chassis#: 65RY Sold for USD$32,872 2011 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon Project Chassis#: 85RY Sold for USD$69,526 2011 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1934 Rolls-Royce PII Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe Chassis#: 147RY Sold for USD$341,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon Chassis#: 157RY Sold for USD$159,546 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London |
Rolls-Royce Phantom IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Park Ward Sports Saloon | 2018 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic | ||||
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupe Coachwork by Freestone & Webb | 203RY | 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon by Thrupp & Maberly | 29TA | 2017 Silverstone Salon Prive | |||
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe | 103GY | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe | 162SK | 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ | $475,000 | $575,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sports Limousine | 141RY | 2016 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Limousine by Barker | 178 SK | 2016 Historics at Brookland | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca Drophead Coupe | 117RY | 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Two-Seater Drophead Coupe | 2SK | 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | $1,500,000 | $2,000,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon | 77RY | 2013 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | $160,000 | $200,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Sedanca Coupe | 17 TA | 2013 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach | $500,000 | $700,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental All-Weather Tourer | 7RY | 2012 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auction | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Limousine | 117SK | 2012 Bonhams Collectors' Motorcycles, Motor Cars and Related Memorabilia & Spares | $28,000 | $32,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon | 109 SK | 2011 Bonhams Fairfield Concours d'Elegance | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental All-Weather Tourer | 7-RY | 2011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1934 Rolls - Royce Phantom II Touring | LC85 | 2011 Russo and Steele Monterey Auction | |||
1934 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Saloon | 57RY | 2010 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $200,000 | |||
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $150,000 | |||
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II | 120 SK | 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction | $350,000 | $475,000 | $575,000 |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Coupe | 92 SK | 2008 Automobiles of London | $250,000 | $350,000 | $400,000 |
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental | 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | $430,000 | $550,000 | $650,000 | |
1934 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Tourer | 50SK | 2004 Bonhams RollsRoyce & Bentley Motor Cars | $38,000 | $42,000 | |
1934 ROLLS-ROYCE SEDANCA COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $75,000 |
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