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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Open Tourer

  • Coachwork by Hooper
  • Chassis Number: 110 MY
  • Engine Number: JC 75
The Phantom II had a redesigned chassis that allowed the vehicle to be lowered by nearly nine inches. By using a new suspension layout consisting of semi-elliptic springs that were underslung in the rear, this lowered setup was possible. Other mechanical changes occurred for the Phantom II such as the clutch and gearbox were made into a single unit and the implementation of a synchromesh transmission for the first time in Rolls-Royce history.

Chassis number 110 MY has a well-documented history that began on October 19th of 1932. It was ordered by A.A. Hutchinson of New York City who put down a sizable deposit. It was sent to Hooper & Company, Ltd. on December 4th of 1933, where it was clothed in the unusual open-tourer body featuring roll-up windows. The engine is a 7668cc six-cylinder unit that produces 120 horsepower.

For nearly two decades, the location of this Open Tourer was uncertain. At some point, it was ordered by Paul Lutey of New York, who sold it on August 18th of 1953 to Kraemer Luks of Mountain View, New Jersey. A year later, having regretted his decision to sell the car, Mr. Lutey attempted to negotiate a trade for the car. Mr. Luks declined. When Mr. Luks passed away, the car became the possession of his widow, Gertrude. She sold the car on October 27th of 1975 to her daughter, Cynthia Luks Martin. It was advertised for sale seven years later in the Flying Lady, and was purchased by Edward Ardis of Media, Pennsylvania.

Over the next 18 months, the car was meticulously restored. It was sold on December 20th of 1983 to Lawrence and Jane MacElree of Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The current owner acquired the car in 1990, trading a 1931 Cadillac V-12 convertible and a 1919 Kissel Goldbug for the Hooper-bodied tourer.

The car is currently finished in British Green with tan hides, has a tan top and wood dash and door cappings. There is a four-speed synchromesh gearbox with overdrive and four-wheel servo-assisted brakes. In both the front and rear are semi-elliptic springs providing the performance characteristics of a sporting Continental.

In 2009, this PII Open Tourer was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona where it was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $350,000. The lot failed to find a bidder willing to satisfy its reserve. It was left unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009

2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $180,000-USD $230,000 
Sale Price :
USD $179,200

2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $375,000 
Lot was not sold

2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $350,000 
Lot was not sold

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
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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
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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
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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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