Photo Credit: James Mann PROPERTY FROM THE LATE BOB BARRYMORE COLLECTION 1935 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II FOUR DOOR TOURER COACHWORK see text Chassis No. 10 UK Engine No. UU 65 White with black fenders and burgundy leather interior Engine: six cylinders, in-line, 7,668cc; Gearbox: four speed manual, right-hand change, with synchromesh on third and top; Suspension: beam axles with semi-elliptic springs front and rear; Brakes: four-wheel mechanically operated with mechanical servo drum. Right hand drive. Many knowledgeable collectors regard the Phantom II as the greatest of all Rolls-Royce's majestic straight-six 40/50 hp automobiles. It was the last design to benefit from design input by Sir Henry Royce and was built from 1929 to 1935, during which time some 1,767 left the Derby factory. Evolved from the engine of the predecessor Phantom I, the new model's power unit was given an aluminum cylinder head and improved manifolding. The earlier cantilever springs were replaced by semi-elliptics all round, the chassis was lower to the benefit of the center of gravity, weight was reduced and the handling and agility were much improved. There was centralized chassis lubrication and twin coil/magneto ignition to the twelve sparking plugs. A new gearbox was introduced in 1932. This example from late in the production sequence initially received formal Thrupp and Maberly Sedanca de Ville coachwork and was despatched to Rootes Ltd. at Devonshire House, Piccadilly, London for delivery to Mrs. M.M. Butler at her Surrey home in July 1937. The subsequent history remains to be researched until approximately 1989 when Bob Barrymore commissioned renowned Rolls-Royce collector and enthusiast Prestley Blake of Connecticut to restore and convert it to his requirements. The request was for an open parade car with flowing looks and as now presented the Phantom is indeed a poised four-door open touring car, its taut lines and sloping rear panels reminiscent of certain Park Ward and Hooper designs executed in 1934-35 and such as used by King George V, the Prince of Wales and the Royal entourage when reviewing the Royal Air Force at Hendon at that time. The work has been carried out to a high standard - the central door pillar with three substantial hinges per door is superbly executed. The cutaway provided only on the driver's door is a particularly deft touch, as is the fold-flat windscreen, while the top and its frame fold down in a manner that would have received approving nods had it been shown on Rolls-Royce's stand at the 1935 London Motor Show. The Phantom was used and enjoyed regularly, particularly for local parades and shows in the La Jolla area and the overall condition today is still very good. The engine started well and once fully warmed up was both easy and a pleasure to drive.
Photo Credit: James Mann PROPERTY FROM THE LATE BOB BARRYMORE COLLECTION 1935 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II FOUR DOOR TOURER COACHWORK see text Chassis No. 10 UK Engine No. UU 65 White with black fenders and burgundy leather interior Engine: six cylinders, in-line, 7,668cc; Gearbox: four speed manual, right-hand change, with synchromesh on third and top; Suspension: beam axles with semi-elliptic springs front and rear; Brakes: four-wheel mechanically operated with mechanical servo drum. Right hand drive. Many knowledgeable collectors regard the Phantom II as the greatest of all Rolls-Royce's majestic straight-six 40/50 hp automobiles. It was the last design to benefit from design input by Sir Henry Royce and was built from 1929 to 1935, during which time some 1,767 left the Derby factory. Evolved from the engine of the predecessor Phantom I, the new model's power unit was given an aluminum cylinder head and improved manifolding. The earlier cantilever springs were replaced by semi-elliptics all round, the chassis was lower to the benefit of the center of gravity, weight was reduced and the handling and agility were much improved. There was centralized chassis lubrication and twin coil/magneto ignition to the twelve sparking plugs. A new gearbox was introduced in 1932. This example from late in the production sequence initially received formal Thrupp and Maberly Sedanca de Ville coachwork and was despatched to Rootes Ltd. at Devonshire House, Piccadilly, London for delivery to Mrs. M.M. Butler at her Surrey home in July 1937. The subsequent history remains to be researched until approximately 1989 when Bob Barrymore commissioned renowned Rolls-Royce collector and enthusiast Prestley Blake of Connecticut to restore and convert it to his requirements. The request was for an open parade car with flowing looks and as now presented the Phantom is indeed a poised four-door open touring car, its taut lines and sloping rear panels reminiscent of certain Park Ward and Hooper designs executed in 1934-35 and such as used by King George V, the Prince of Wales and the Royal entourage when reviewing the Royal Air Force at Hendon at that time. The work has been carried out to a high standard - the central door pillar with three substantial hinges per door is superbly executed. The cutaway provided only on the driver's door is a particularly deft touch, as is the fold-flat windscreen, while the top and its frame fold down in a manner that would have received approving nods had it been shown on Rolls-Royce's stand at the 1935 London Motor Show. The Phantom was used and enjoyed regularly, particularly for local parades and shows in the La Jolla area and the overall condition today is still very good. The engine started well and once fully warmed up was both easy and a pleasure to drive.
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