conceptcarz.com
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville

  • Coachwork by Windovers
  • Chassis Number: 76GN
  • The Rolls-Royce Phantom was basically a complete redesign of the 40/50 model, which it replaced. The 'New' Phantom, as it was known, incorporated many technical improvements that helped restore Rolls-Royce's reputation for using cutting-edge technology with the finest hand-built craftsmanship available. Perhaps one of the biggest improvements was the new pushrod, overhead valve, straight six engine, and displacing 7668cc. The design was selected for its smooth operated and inherently balanced layout. It was constructed as two groups of three cylinders topped by a single cylinder head. It was given dual ignition with a coil and magneto, and mated to a four-speed manual transmission with a single dry plate clutch.

    The Phantom II model, introduced in 1929, brought with it several significant changes, adding to the host of improvements incorporated into the Phantom I (as it was now called after the introduction of the Phantom II). The Phantom II would be the last of the six-cylinder cars whose development from initial draft to completion had been supervised by F. Henry Royce. The Phantom II added four-wheel servo-assisted brakes, a redesigned suspension using semi-elliptical springs supporting the front end and new under slung rear suspension. The stately bodies that rode on this thoroughly modern chassis were able to be positioned lower in the chassis, offering better stability at speed.

    From 1929 through 1936, there were 1,680 Phantom II's constructed, of which 278 were fitted with the sportier Continental chassis. All of the Phantom II models were constructed at the Derby factory in England, which Royce himself personally designed.

    When a body design was commissioned, a 'bare' chassis, complete with running gear, was shipped from the Rolls-Royce factory to the designated coachbuilder. It was then fitted to a handmade, wood framed body built to the customer's specifications. This meant each car was unique with no two cars exactly alike.

    This Rolls-Royce Phantom II has Sedanca de Ville coachwork handcrafted by Windovers of London. It was designed as a chauffeur driven Town Car with a disappearing top. It has unusual 'cycle' fenders with a single side mount.

    This Phantom II was delivered on March 31st of 1930 to Lillie Hall, the Rolls-Royce showroom in Fulham, London, on behalf of Mr. Edward Hann. It has a long-type chassis, wire wheels, and a nickel finish for its fittings. The chassis measures 150-inches and the engine is a Pushrod-OHV 7.7-liter six-cylinder engine. The car spent most of its earlier life in England. In the early 1970s, the car came to the attention of English broker and dealer Leonard Potter. The car was in various stages of restoration when Mr. Potter heard of the car. The car was mentioned to an American collector named James C. Leake, who then purchased the car for his collection. On January 8th of 1975, Mr. Leonard Potter, acting as his agent, purchased the car for Mr. Leake through J.R. Vernon at Coys Vintage Cars, restorers of Fine Motor Cars.

    Leake instructed Potter to commission a full restoration. Five different specialty venders were contracted to complete the various stages of the restoration. Much of the work was completed by the same craftsman that had originally worked at the Derby factory and various coachworks in earlier times. It was then painted in the period correct color scheme of dark blue over ice blue. The interior features hand-sewn fine needle-point tapestry from Lisbon, Portugal. The cabinetry and trimming are all imported mahogany. The goblet and glasses are vintage Harrod's.

    The restoration took over six years to completion with no regard for cost. The car is period correct except for the turn signal indicators which were added for extra safety.

    The car arrived from U.S. Customs on May 16th of 1982 and was placed in Mr. Leake's museum, Antiques, Inc. in Muskogee, Oklahoma, along with the rest of his collection of pre-war Rolls-Royces. In June of 19986, Mr. Mac McGlumphy purchased the car in Tulsa where it resided for the nearly two decades, until his death in 2003. It was purchased by the current owner at that time.

    In 2009, this Sedanca De Ville was offered for sale at the Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas, presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. The lot was estimated to sell for $135,000 - $165,000. It was sold for the sum of $95,000, not including buyer's premium.

    By Daniel Vaughan | May 2009

    2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona

    Pre-Auction Estimates :
    USD $175,000-USD $225,000 
    Sale Price :
    USD $151,200

    2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction

    Pre-Auction Estimates :
    USD $135,000-USD $165,000 
    High Bid (Lot was not sold)
    USD $104,500

    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II

    (Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sports Coupe
    Chassis#: 126 GY
    Sold for USD$235,200
      2023 Bonhams : Quail
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake
    Chassis#: 67XJ
    Sold for USD$196,000
      2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
    1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SEDAN
    Chassis#: 142GN
    Sold for USD$58,300
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
     
    1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL
    Chassis#: 42GX
    Sold for USD$392,222
      2021 Gooding & Company : European Sporting & Historic Collection
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake
    Chassis#: 67XJ
    Sold for USD$285,500
      2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer
    Chassis#: 45GN
    Sold for USD$148,710
      2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek
     
    1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II
    Chassis#: 142GN
    Sold for USD$56,100
      2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
     
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville by Windovers
    Chassis#: 76GN
    Sold for USD$151,200
      2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
    1930 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Sedanca De Ville
    Chassis#: 29GY
    Sold for USD$97,939
      2018 Bonhams : London Olympia
     
    1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SEDANCA DE VILLE BY HOOPER
    Chassis#: 142GN
    Sold for USD$99,000
      2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
     
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Windovers Limousine
    Chassis#: 116 GY
    Sold for USD$77,896
      2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote
     
    1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ENCLOSED DRIVE LIMOUSINE
    Chassis#: 167XJ
    Sold for USD$78,272
      2015 Bonhams : The December Sale
     
    1930 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Rolling Chassis Project
    Chassis#: 141XJ
    Sold for USD$35,466
      2015 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
     
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca DeVille Town Car
    Chassis#: #54GN
    Sold for USD$85,250
      2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale
     
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake
    Chassis#: 67XJ
    Sold for USD$181,500
      2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
    1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ALL-WEATHER TOURER
    Chassis#: KY35143GN
    Sold for USD$225,500
      2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
    1930 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II SHOOTING BRAKE
    Chassis#: 67XJ
    Sold for USD$110,000
      2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II image  
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Roadster
    Chassis#: 130 XJ
    Sold for USD$202,571
      2012 RM Auctions at Monaco
     
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Enclosed Drive Limousine
    Chassis#: 167XJ
    Sold for USD$72,764
      2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia
     
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer
    Chassis#: 100WJ
    Sold for USD$187,865
      2011 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars
     

    Rolls-Royce Phantom IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer100WJ2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia $90,000$140,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Carlton Sports Limousine49GN2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction $125,000$150,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Hooper 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction$60,000  
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca Deville142GN2016 Mecum : Monterey$72,500  
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Torpedo Sports by Barker179 XJ2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona$1,600,000$2,500,000$3,500,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Two-Seater Sports by Hooper23GN2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey $800,000$1,000,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Open-Drive Limousine 2015 Auctions America California$66,000  
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short Chassis Four Light Saloon167XJ2015 H & H RREC Burghley House   
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short Chassis Four Light Saloon167XJ2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle   
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Roadster199GN2014 WorldWide Auctions The Houston Classic Motorcar Auction $250,000$350,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer by Hooper4 GN2013 Coys Blenheim Palace   
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake67 XJ2012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale $180,000$220,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Limousine21GX2011 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley and Select PreWar Motor Cars and Automobilia $45,000$55,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Cabriolet de Ville68 GN2010 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions $700,000$900,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Limousine190 GY2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company $130,000$180,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II76GN2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction$104,500$135,000$165,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 2008 Bonhams & Butterfields Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia $800,000$1,200,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $300,000$350,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $150,000$200,000
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Boattail Tourer 2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction $400,000$500,000
    1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $370,000$390,000
    1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II by Chapron 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $370,000$390,000

    Vehicles With Comparable Market Values

    Similar sales to the $175,236 range.
    2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4
    Chassis#:zhwuc1zf3fla01120
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Dallas
    1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#:j58s100467
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Dallas
    1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
    Chassis#:30837s110301
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Dallas
    2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost
    Chassis#:2c3cdzl92ph545482
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Dallas
    1987 Porsche 911/ 930 Turbo Coupe
    Sold for $173,600
    2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
    1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S
    Chassis#:WP0AA2991VS322382
    Sold for $173,600
    2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
    1954 Sunbeam Alpine MkI Roadster
    Chassis#:a3014363lrx
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Monterey
    1941 Willys Gasser
    Chassis#:bh42613lt34
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Monterey
    1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
    Chassis#:30837s110365
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Harrisburg
    1968 Shelby GT500KR Fastback
    Chassis#:8t02r201799
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Harrisburg
    1977 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV
    Chassis#:U15GLY09354
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
    1969 DODGE CHARGER CUSTOM COUPE
    Chassis#:XP29G9B128040
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
    1977 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV
    Chassis#:U15GLY26201
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
    1970 PLYMOUTH CUDA
    Chassis#:BS23H0B309926
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
    1969 AC 428 Fastback Coupe
    Chassis#:CFX28
    Sold for $173,600
    2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction
    1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
    Chassis#:js23v0b312518
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Indy
    1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#:194675s118965
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Indy
    1966 Shelby GT350 Fastback
    Chassis#:sfm6s1123
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Mecum : Indy
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle thumbnail image  1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle thumbnail image  
    1980 Duesenberg II Speedster
    Chassis#:F15GPH67086
    Sold for $173,600
    2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction
    2017 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC SPEED
    Chassis#:SCBGY3ZA4HC063006
    Sold for $176,000
    2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach

    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Vehicle Profiles

    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Continental Torpedo
    Coachwork: Vanden Plas
    Chassis #: 43GX
    Engine #: QT85
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Torpedo Sports
    Coachwork: Barker
    Chassis #: 179XJ
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Continental Drophead Coupe
    Coachwork: Carlton Carriage Company
    Chassis #: 62GX
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Sports Limousine
    Coachwork: Carlton Carriage Company
    Chassis #: 49GN
    Engine #: SP55
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Town Car
    Coachwork: Brewster
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Boattail Tourer
    Coachwork: Hooper
    Chassis #: 23GN
    Engine #: AH 35
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Shooting Brake
    Chassis #: 67 XJ
    Engine #: WK 55
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Trouville Town Car
    Coachwork: Brewster
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Dover Sedan
    Coachwork: Brewster
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Sedanca De Ville
    Coachwork: Windovers
    Chassis #: 76GN
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Continental Sportsman Coupe
    Coachwork: Barker
    Chassis #: 42 GX
    Engine #: DH 95
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Coupe by Mulliner
    Coachwork: Mulliner
    Chassis #: 126GY
    Engine #: GD35
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    Continental Touring Saloon
    Coachwork: Carlton Carriage Company
    Chassis #: 46GX
    Engine #: WK25
    1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
    All-Weather Tourer
    Coachwork: Hooper
    Chassis #: 143GN
    Engine #: KX35