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This 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III wears Sedanca Coupe coachwork created by Barker to the order of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hughes of London. Power is sourced from a 7,338cc overhead-valve all-alloy twelve-cylinder engine breathing through a single twin-choke Downdraft carburetor and delivering 165 horsepower at 3,000 RPM. It has a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes. The front suspension is independent with coil springs while the rear uses semi-elliptical leaf springs and a live axle.
The car remained with the Hughes until 1959 when it was traded to Paddon Brothers, the longtime Rolls-Royce agency in London. The Paddon Brothers sold the Rolls-Royce to Mills Lane Jr., of Atlanta. Before the car returned stateside, it was sent to the Rolls-Royce factory, whose workshops at Hythe Road returned it to its original condition. During this time, a second side-mounted spare tire on the passenger side was added and the color was changed to Pininfarina Grey over brown leather upholstery. This color scheme was selected by automotive designer, Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky.
After the work was completed, the car was shown at the Blenheim Palace Concours before it departed for the States. In 1967, it was acquired by William Maxwell Davis and remained in his collection ever since. The late Joe Smith reupholstered the interior over a decade ago, and the rear valance has been touched up. Much of the chassis surface remains original to 1937.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022
The car remained with the Hughes until 1959 when it was traded to Paddon Brothers, the longtime Rolls-Royce agency in London. The Paddon Brothers sold the Rolls-Royce to Mills Lane Jr., of Atlanta. Before the car returned stateside, it was sent to the Rolls-Royce factory, whose workshops at Hythe Road returned it to its original condition. During this time, a second side-mounted spare tire on the passenger side was added and the color was changed to Pininfarina Grey over brown leather upholstery. This color scheme was selected by automotive designer, Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky.
After the work was completed, the car was shown at the Blenheim Palace Concours before it departed for the States. In 1967, it was acquired by William Maxwell Davis and remained in his collection ever since. The late Joe Smith reupholstered the interior over a decade ago, and the rear valance has been touched up. Much of the chassis surface remains original to 1937.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022
In 1935, the Phantom III replaced the Phantom II to meet the growing competition from European and American manufacturers with V12, V8 and inline power units. The decision to use a V12 design would be Royce's last major contribution to the Rolls-Royce Company. In total, there were 727 of these great 7,338cc V12's built by 1939.
This Barker-designed Sedanca Coupe is believed to be the only one in the United States. The car was restored by Rolls-Royce in 1961-1962. The current owner purchased in the car in 1967 from noted vintage car collector Mills Lane, who was the car's second owner.
The car was restored at the Rolls-Royce factory in 1962 for Mr. Lane. The color was selected by noted automobile designer Alexis deSakhoffsky, who designed automobiles during the Classic Era.
Bodies for the Rolls-Royce chassis came from a variety of coachbuilders, including Mulliner, Hooper, Thrupp & Maberly and Barker.
This Barker-designed Sedanca Coupe is believed to be the only one in the United States. The car was restored by Rolls-Royce in 1961-1962. The current owner purchased in the car in 1967 from noted vintage car collector Mills Lane, who was the car's second owner.
The car was restored at the Rolls-Royce factory in 1962 for Mr. Lane. The color was selected by noted automobile designer Alexis deSakhoffsky, who designed automobiles during the Classic Era.
Bodies for the Rolls-Royce chassis came from a variety of coachbuilders, including Mulliner, Hooper, Thrupp & Maberly and Barker.
2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $207,200
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom III
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III SEDANCA COUPE Chassis#: 3BT149 Sold for USD$207,200 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III FOUR-DOOR CABRIOLET BY VOLL & RUHRBECK Chassis#: 3BT187 Sold for USD$493,061 2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon by Freestone & Webb Chassis#: 3-CP-2 Sold for USD$57,750 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Saloon by Barker Chassis#: 3CP166 Sold for USD$74,480 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Chassis and Engine Sold for USD$68,750 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca Deville Chassis#: 3BU76 Sold for USD$55,000 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Saloon Chassis#: 3CP8 Sold for USD$22,729 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: 3CM67 Sold for USD$145,600 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Pillarless Saloon by Vesters et Neirinck Chassis#: 3CP144 Sold for USD$593,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III Chassis#: 3AEX33 Sold for USD$78,000 2017 Branson Collector Car Auction | |
1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III by Park Ward Chassis#: 3BT147 Sold for USD$124,270 2017 Coys at Olympia | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50 Touring Limousine Chassis#: 3AX85 Sold for USD$72,600 2015 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile | |
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III DROPHEAD COUPE Chassis#: 3BT185 Sold for USD$666,189 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de ville by Windovers Sold for USD$169,372 2013 Coys Auction - A236 True Greats | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Shooting Brake project Chassis#: 3 BU 144 Sold for USD$28,750 2012 Bonhams - Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Foundation | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Cabriolet Chassis#: 3 DL 118 Sold for USD$82,800 2012 Bonhams - Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Foundation | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe Chassis#: 3BU 184 Sold for USD$473,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine by Barker Chassis#: 3BU124 Sold for USD$55,485 2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection | |
1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III coupé-chauffeur Mulliner Sold for USD$96,542 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50hp Sports Saloon Chassis#: 3BT93 Sold for USD$97,272 2011 Bonhams - The December Sale |
Rolls-Royce Phantom IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Freestone & Webb Sedanca DeVille | 3CP38 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |||
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Mulliner Sport Saloon | 3BT155 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $60,000 | $250,000 | $350,000 |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Saloon | 3CP126 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $130,000 | $170,000 | |
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III FREESTONE & WEBB SEDANCA DE VILL | 3CP38 | 2018 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale | |||
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III SPECIAL NEWMARKET PERMANENT FAUX CABRIOLET | 3 BT 129 | 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | $180,000 | $250,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom lll Sports Limousine | 3BT85 | 2013 Gooding and Company The Scottsdale Auction | $275,000 | $350,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon | 3CM65 | 2012 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auction | $250,000 | $400,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine | 3AX125 | 2012 H & H Auctions Rockingham Castle | |||
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50hp Sports Saloon | 3BT93 | 2011 Bonhams Beaulieu Autojumble, Collectors' Motor Cars | $75,000 | $90,000 | |
1937 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III LIMOUSINE | 3AX163 | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | 3AEX33 | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $37,000 | ||
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Enclosed Sports Limousine | 3BT85 | 2009 Bonhams Bicentennial Pavilion at Hotel Murano | $325,000 | $350,000 | |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca Deville By Hooper | 3BT133 | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $180,000 | $230,000 | |
1937 Rolls Royce Barker Sedanca DeVille | 2005 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $38,500 | |||
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $22,000 |
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