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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Navigation
The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was first shown at the London Motor Show in 1929. With its 6-cylinder, 7.7-litre engine it was much faster than previous Rolls-Royce cars. The Continental, introduced in 1930 was designed for the owner-driver to enjoy and was built on a shorter chassis than previous Phantoms. It was the last Rolls-Royce designed by Henry Royce. Rolls-Royce created 281 Phantom II Continentals, and the Sedanca Three Position Drophead with coachwork by Gurney Nutting is one of the most beautiful of them all. Around twelve of these cars were built and just a handful remains. Chassis 71 MW was first owned by Albert Primrose, the sixth Earl of Rosebery.
On May 26th of 1933, H.R. Owen placed an order with Rolls-Royce for a Phantom II Continental. Chassis number 71MW was completed off-test July 7th and just 10 days later delivered to Gurney Nutting. The car was fitted with the desired 11-degree slant to the hood louvers, which would eventually carry into the cowl of the coachwork. Gurney Nutting completed the Three-Position sedanca Coupe on August 31st of 1933. Upon completion, the car was finished in dark green with a turquoise pinstripe and dark green leather interior with turquoise piping.
On September 7th of 1933, 71MW was delivered to its first owner, Albert Edward Harry Meyer Archibald Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery, Baron Epsom of Epsom. In addition to 71MW, harry added to the family stable three other Phantom IIs and a Phantom III. The latter Phantom II (179TA) and the Phantom III (3AZ158) also sported Gurney Nutting Sedanca coachwork.
On July 18th of 1936, the car was acquired by Sir John Francis Roskell Reynolds. It would remain with John until 1943 or thereabouts when the car was given Paddon Brothers Ltd. of Kensington and subsequently sold to the Honorable John Clotworthy Talbot Foster Whyte-Melville Skeffington, the 13th Viscount Massereene and Ferrard. Skeffington was noted for having driven the former Aston Martin Works Ulster, LM20, to an astonishing 5th overall at the 1937 24 Hours of Le Mans.
It is believed that the Rolls-Royce was subsequently advertised for sale in the July 1956 issue of Motorsport. In response to the ad, Wesley B. Hartman imported the Continental to Scottsdale, Arizona.
In 1962, Alan McEwan purchased the car and would retain it for 46 years. In 2008, the car was purchased by its current owner. A short time later, the car was given a restoration. In 2009, the completed Continental was invited to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it participated in the Tour d'Elegance before Sunday's big event. It achieved a First in Class and was further awarded as the Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible.
In 2010, it won First in Class and Best of Show at 9 major events, including the La Jolla Concours, the Belmont Concours, the Hillsborough Cocours, the Capitol Concours, the Niello Serrano Concours, and the Ironstone Concours, and was the 2010 Champion with the SCCA, frequently scoring a perfect 100 points. The following year, the car won First in Class and Best of Show at the Forest Grove Concours and First in Class and Best of Show at the Santa fe Concours.
In 2012, the car was invited to take part in the Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance. In May of 2013 the car was invited to the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, where it was awarded Most Elegant Rolls-Royce and a Second in Class.
On May 26th of 1933, H.R. Owen placed an order with Rolls-Royce for a Phantom II Continental. Chassis number 71MW was completed off-test July 7th and just 10 days later delivered to Gurney Nutting. The car was fitted with the desired 11-degree slant to the hood louvers, which would eventually carry into the cowl of the coachwork. Gurney Nutting completed the Three-Position sedanca Coupe on August 31st of 1933. Upon completion, the car was finished in dark green with a turquoise pinstripe and dark green leather interior with turquoise piping.
On September 7th of 1933, 71MW was delivered to its first owner, Albert Edward Harry Meyer Archibald Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery, Baron Epsom of Epsom. In addition to 71MW, harry added to the family stable three other Phantom IIs and a Phantom III. The latter Phantom II (179TA) and the Phantom III (3AZ158) also sported Gurney Nutting Sedanca coachwork.
On July 18th of 1936, the car was acquired by Sir John Francis Roskell Reynolds. It would remain with John until 1943 or thereabouts when the car was given Paddon Brothers Ltd. of Kensington and subsequently sold to the Honorable John Clotworthy Talbot Foster Whyte-Melville Skeffington, the 13th Viscount Massereene and Ferrard. Skeffington was noted for having driven the former Aston Martin Works Ulster, LM20, to an astonishing 5th overall at the 1937 24 Hours of Le Mans.
It is believed that the Rolls-Royce was subsequently advertised for sale in the July 1956 issue of Motorsport. In response to the ad, Wesley B. Hartman imported the Continental to Scottsdale, Arizona.
In 1962, Alan McEwan purchased the car and would retain it for 46 years. In 2008, the car was purchased by its current owner. A short time later, the car was given a restoration. In 2009, the completed Continental was invited to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it participated in the Tour d'Elegance before Sunday's big event. It achieved a First in Class and was further awarded as the Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible.
In 2010, it won First in Class and Best of Show at 9 major events, including the La Jolla Concours, the Belmont Concours, the Hillsborough Cocours, the Capitol Concours, the Niello Serrano Concours, and the Ironstone Concours, and was the 2010 Champion with the SCCA, frequently scoring a perfect 100 points. The following year, the car won First in Class and Best of Show at the Forest Grove Concours and First in Class and Best of Show at the Santa fe Concours.
In 2012, the car was invited to take part in the Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance. In May of 2013 the car was invited to the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, where it was awarded Most Elegant Rolls-Royce and a Second in Class.
2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,000,000-USD $1,300,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,320,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Berline by Fernandez et Darrin Chassis#: 106PY Sold for USD$137,320 2024 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupe by Thrupp & Maberly Chassis#: 3MW Sold for USD$368,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL TOURER Chassis#: 4PY Sold for USD$456,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Sedanca Coupé Chassis#: 69MW Sold for USD$450,427 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly, with FLM Panelcraft Chassis#: 3MW Sold for USD$480,200 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca de Ville by Barker Chassis#: 90MY Sold for USD$217,616 2016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Town Car by Brewster Sold for USD$200,000 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sports Saloon Chassis#: 295AJS Sold for USD$192,500 2014 WorldWide Auctions - The Houston Classic Motorcar Auction | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Coupé by Freestone & Webb Chassis#: 42PY Sold for USD$2,420,000 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon Chassis#: 24PY Sold for USD$99,760 2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Sedanca Coupe Chassis#: 71MW Sold for USD$1,320,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon Chassis#: 54PY Sold for USD$156,992 2011 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1933 Rolls-Royce PII Continental Three-Position Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 74PY Sold for USD$528,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Chassis#: 142 MY Sold for USD$231,028 2009 Coys Auction - True Greats | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sport Coupé Chassis#: 156MY Sold for USD$233,819 2009 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon Chassis#: 36PY Sold for USD$127,329 2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sold for USD$375,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Short Chassis Continental Sedanca Coupe Chassis#: 94 MY Sold for USD$511,636 2008 Coys Auction - Techno Classica | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Faux Cabriolet Chassis#: 170 MY Sold for USD$862,585 2007 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Chassis#: 22PY Sold for USD$182,917 2007 Coys Auction - Fine Motor Cars |
Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Tourer in the style of Carlton | 14MY | 2024 RM Sothebys : Cliveden House | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Fixed Head Coupe by Gurney Nutting | 170MY | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,400,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Drophead Coupe | 186 MY | 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | $625,000 | $725,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Drophead Coupe | 186 MY | 2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $700,000 | $950,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sport Saloon By Gurney Nutting | 136PY | 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | $240,000 | $260,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Three-Position Drophead Coupe | 186 MY | 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $800,000 | $1,100,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental DHC Coachwork Gurney Nutting | 124MY | 2016 The Finest : The Elegance at Hershey | |||
1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL OWEN SEDANCA COUPE | 64PY | 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |||
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sport Touring Saloon by Barker | 2MY | 2014 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $165,000 | ||
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca de Ville | 2PY | 2012 Bonhams Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon | 140MY | 2011 Coys Auction Blenheim Palace | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon | 140MY | 2011 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco | $145,000 | $175,000 | |
1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon | 64 MY | 2011 Bonhams Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais | $300,000 | $350,000 |
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