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Drive Type:
RWD
Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Color:
Black
Color:
Black
VIN:
18217
Description
The New Phantom was introduced in 1925 as Rolls-Royce’s second 40/50 model, replacing the Silver Ghost. Referred to as the Phantom I retroactively, the model shared its predecessor’s chassis and running gear and, like the Silver Ghost, was manufactured both in the UK and the US. While its UK counterpart was superseded by the Phantom II in 1929, production of the Phantom I was continued at the Springfield plant until its closure in 1931.
Coachwork for cars built…
The New Phantom was introduced in 1925 as Rolls-Royce’s second 40/50 model, replacing the Silver Ghost. Referred to as the Phantom I retroactively, the model shared its predecessor’s chassis and running gear and, like the Silver Ghost, was manufactured both in the UK and the US. While its UK counterpart was superseded by the Phantom II in 1929, production of the Phantom I was continued at the Springfield plant until its closure in 1931.
Coachwork for cars built at the Springfield subsidiary included a range of configurations by Brewster & Co. of New York, with each body style named after a British landmark. This example’s Newport bodywork was refinished in blue with black upper panels and fenders during the 1980s refurbishment performed by White Post Restorations, and various scuffs and signs of aging are noted in the finish along with a pull on the lip of the left-front fender. Features include rear-hinged doors, a fabric-covered rear roof, a removable front roof panel, chrome front and rear bumpers, windshield-mounted side mirrors, and a Spirit of Ecstasy radiator mascot.
Black-painted wire wheels are secured by octagonal knock-offs and are wrapped in 7.00-20 Denman tires, while a matching spare is mounted at the rear of the car. Braking is actuated mechanically at all four wheels with assistance from a gearbox-driven servo, while suspension incorporates semi-elliptical leaf springs up front and cantilever leaf springs at the rear.
The closed passenger compartment is trimmed in tan cloth over the rear bench seat as well as a pair of jump seats that fold out from the middle cowl. Additional features include color-matched carpeting, dual-grain wood door and cowl accents, a rear footrest, roll-up side windows, two double-door vanities, and an eight-day clock. The rear dome light does not work.
The chauffeur’s compartment is trimmed in black leather over a split bench seat with color-matched carpeting and door panels. The four-spoke steering wheel is situated at the left-hand side of a wood dash panel that incorporates dual gloveboxes and instrumentation including a Warner drum-style speedometer. The six-digit odometer shows 61k miles, approximately 20 of which have been added under current ownership. The dash illumination and high beams do not work, and the vacuum-operated windshield wipers are said to be weak.
The 7.7-liter inline-six features two blocks housing three cylinders each topped by a shared aluminum cylinder head with pushrod-actuated overhead valves. Induction is through a single updraft carburetor, while ignition incorporates two spark plugs per cylinder fed by dual coils and distributors. The cooling system is said to have been flushed in 2009, while service in 2023 has included a carburetor adjustment, a fuel system flush, and an inspection of the top end.
$30,800
Make:
Rolls Royce
Model:
Phantom
Color:
Black
Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Year:
1931
Mileage:
61,000 miles
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
State:
Missouri
Country:
United States
Contact Person:
Megan Bakemeier
Offer ID #42962
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