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1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Henry Royce began experimenting with automobiles in 1903, hoping to combine the smoothness of the steam car, the silence of the electric car, and the utility of the petrol-powered car. By refining and developing the work of others, Mr. Royce's first car, a 10 horsepower vehicle, was among the most refined of its time. His superior product coupled with the talents of consummate automobile marketer, C.S. Rolls, created the most respected name in automotive history. The foundation of the company was built atop the legendary Silver Ghost, followed by the New Phantom, and later the Phantom II.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II photo
All Weather Drophead Coupe
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The Phantom II was reputedly the last model that Henry Royce designed himself. It was introduced in 1929 as a successor to the New Phantom (retrospectively known as the Phantom I) with deliveries commencing in September of that year. While its predecessor inherited its underpinning from the preceding 40/50 hp model (the Silver Ghost), the Phantom II employed an entirely new chassis laid out along the lines of that of the smaller 20hp Rolls-Royce. They were built in two wheelbase lengths of 144- and 150-inches, with the smaller size accomodating the Continental models. It used a new low-slung frame with its radiator positioned far back, enabling coachbuilders to body the car in the modern idiom, resulting in a sleeker design than the contemporary, upright ones of the past.

The engine received extensive revisions but retained the cylinder dimensions and basic layout of the Phantom I. It had two blocks of three cylinders, with an aluminum cylinder head common to both blocks. Updates were made to the combustion chambers, and the head was now of the cross-flow type, with inlet and exhaust manifolds on opposite sides. The magneto/coil dual ignition system remained the same as on the Phantom. The improvements to the engine resulted in enhanced performance, particularly for the Continental models.

The pre-production Phantom II model (26EX) wore a design by Ivan Evernden and was made by Barker & Co (Henry Royce's favorite coachbuilder). It won the Grand Prix d'Honneur at the Biarritz Concours d'Elegance in September 1930.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II photo
All Weather Drophead Coupe by Binder
Chassis #: 187 TA
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The Phantom II was in production from 1929 through 1936 with 1,680 examples built. The Rolls-Royce factory in Springfield, Massachusetts had closed in 1931, thus all Phantom II vehicles were built as rolling chassis at Rolls-Royce's factory in Derby. Two US-market series, AJS and AMS, were built at Derby. Rolls-Royce built the chassis and mechanical parts, while the body was made and fitted by a coachbuilder selected by the owner.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2021

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The Phantom II was the first completely new car since the 20HP seven years earlier. The Phantom II was still rated 4050 HP but was lower and the springing half-elliptic all around. The car, although to Royces design and specification, was mainly the work of his West Wittering design team and included many innovations and a redesigned engine that, with the gearbox, was now one unit. The introduction....
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The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was very similar to the Phantom I in many ways, but brought improvements such as a higher horsepower rating and the removal of the traditional torque-tube drive. Instead, the engine and gearbox were constructed in unit with each other rather than being separate. The Autovac was now using an engine-driven pump. A new water-heated induction system was used. The Battery....
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1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Vehicle Profiles

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
Open Two-Seater

Coachwork: Hooper
Chassis #: 54UK
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
Sport Salon

Coachwork: Mulliner
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
Continental Streamline Coupe

Coachwork: Gurney Nutting
Chassis #: 62UK
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
Town Car

Coachwork: Brewster
Chassis #: 76UK
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
All Weather Drophead Coupe

Coachwork: Windovers
Chassis #: 37TA
Engine #: VS 85
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
Sedanca de Ville

Coachwork: Barker
Chassis #: 58UK
Engine #: RX35
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
All Weather Drophead Coupe

Coachwork: Binder
Chassis #: 187 TA
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II vehicle information
Fixed Head Coupe

Coachwork: Hooper
Chassis #: 70 TA

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Performance and Specification Comparison

Phantom II / Phantom II Continental

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
144.00 in., 150.00 in.
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 108.00hp
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 120.00hp
$9,500 - $9,500
144.00 in., 150.00 in.
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 120.00hp
144.02 in., 150.00 in.
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 120.00hp
144.00 in., 150.00 in.
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 120.00hp
144.00 in.
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 120.00hp
144.00 in.
6 cyl., 469.88 CID., 120.00hp
143.50 in., 145.00 in., 150.00 in.
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 120.00hp
144.00 in., 150.00 in.
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 120.00hp
144.00 in.
6 cyl., 467.93 CID., 120.00hp

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