conceptcarz.com

1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

The Rolls-Royce Phantom III was produced from 1936 through 1939 with a total of 727 examples built (a final chassis was built in 1940 and due to the time necessary to complete the vehicles, cars were still receiving coachwork and delivered in 1940 and 1941). It replaced the Phantom II and was the only V-12-powered Rolls-Royce until the introduction of the Silver Seraph in 1998. The Phantom III was the final car that Henry Royce worked on, as he passed away at the age of 70, a year into the vehicle's development.

The Phantom III rested on a 142-inch wheelbase and had an independent front suspension by a coil spring-based system with a semi-elliptical spring unit in the rear. Wire wheels were standard although many owners selected Ace wheel discs which altered the vehicle's appearance and required less time to clean. Stopping power was provided by 4-wheel servo-assisted brakes.

The aluminum-alloy, pushrod, overhead-valve V-12 engine displaced 7.32 liters and had a stroke of 4.5 inches and a bore that measured 3.25 inches. The overhead valves were operated by a single camshaft in the valley between the cylinder banks. There was a twin ignition system with two distributors, 24 spark plugs, and two coils.

The engine was mated to a four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on gears 2, 3, and 4. In 1938, an overdrive gearbox was added.

1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III photo
Coupe by Vesters & Neirinck
Chassis #: 3CP144
Engine #: T48J
View info and history
Auction entries : 1
Rolls-Royce produced the chassis and mechanical components, with bodies being created by coachbuilders.


by Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2019

Related Reading : Rolls-Royce Phantom III History

The Phantom III was the first Rolls-Royce to be fitted with a V12 engine, which was probably an inevitable development as the company was already manufacturing aero engines in this configuration. When the Phantom III was unveiled at the 1935 Olympia Motor Show it was the most technically advanced car in the world and many believe the best car ever made. The 7340 cc. V12 overhead valve engine had....
Continue Reading >>

Related Reading : Rolls-Royce Phantom III History

The Phantom series culminated with the marques only 12-cylinder chassis, the Phantom III. These great cars were built from 1935 until 1939, when World War II ended production, with only 710 produced. The extremely complex design was the last Henry Royce had any involvement in before his death in 1933, and borrowed heavily from Rolls Royces experience building airplane engines.....
Continue Reading >>

1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Vehicle Profiles

Recent Vehicle Additions

Performance and Specification Comparison

Phantom III

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
142.00 in.
12 cyl., 447.91 CID., 180.00hp
142.00 in.
12 cyl., 445.47 CID., 180.00hp
142.00 in.
12 cyl., 447.91 CID., 180.00hp
142.00 in.
12 cyl., 447.91 CID., 165.00hp

Related Automotive News

Prestigious European Classics, Including Exceptional 1933 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster, Added to Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach Auctions

Prestigious European Classics, Including Exceptional 1933 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster, Added to Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach Auctions

A selection of highly desirable concours-quality offerings from Europes finest automakers, including Bugatti, Bentley, Alfa Romeo, and Peugeot, to cross the auction block at Pebble Beach next month. Internationally acclaimed auction house Gooding...
Magnificent Mercedes-Benz 540K wins Best of Show at Salon Privé Concours d'Elégance

Magnificent Mercedes-Benz 540K wins Best of Show at Salon Privé Concours d'Elégance

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A Singelfenden wins top award at Salon Privé Unique low-drag Lightweight tops Jaguar E-type class Monte-Carlo Rally Aston Martin DB2 scoops two awards Superb entry spanned everything from veteran machinery to s...
From pioneers to performance greats: Salon Privé unveils stellar entry for Concours d'Elégance

From pioneers to performance greats: Salon Privé unveils stellar entry for Concours d'Elégance

More than 100 years of motoring history on show at Blenheim Palace Awards will be decided by ICJAG panel of world-leading experts and chief automotive designers Coachbuilt beauties entered, along with competition legends on two wheels and four Cl...
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Best of Show

2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Best of Show

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 17, 2015) -- An Italian Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet that once turned heads and garnered top prizes in the classic era glided to victory at the 65th Pebble Beach Concours dElegance on Sunday. The competition...
63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Names 1934 Packard  'Best of Show'

63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Names 1934 Packard 'Best of Show'

The competition showcased 248 cars, including 48 from abroad PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 18, 2013) -- A 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Victoria owned by Joseph and Margie Cassini III of West Orange, New Jersey, was named Best...