1939 Rolls Royce Phantom Iii Price
The rolls royce phantom iii was ordered new by the marquise maria suzanne de villeroy.
1939 rolls royce phantom iii price. Dark green over black with red interior and burr circassian walnut woodwork. It replaced the phantom ii which had been powered by a 7 668cc six cylinder engine and built in 144 and 150 inch wheelbase platforms. The phantom iii was fitted with a 7 4l v12 engine and was built until late 1939 although certain cars were bodied and completed into 1941.
On page 315 of coachwork on rolls royce 1906 1939 by lawrence dalton the car is photographed with the original drawings although they incorrectly quote chassis no. Introduced in 1936 it replaced the phantom ii and it was the only v12 rolls royce until the 1998 introduction of the silver seraph. Phantom iii production was very limited compared to other models.
The rolls royce phantom iii was the final large pre war rolls royce introduced in 1936 it replaced the phantom ii and it was the only v12 rolls royce until the 1998 introduction of the silver seraph. Introduced in 1936 the phantom iii was sold as a rolling chassis with bodywork done by a coachbuilder of the owner s choosing. It was also the first rolls royce to feature independent front suspension along with hydraulically adjustable shock absorbers and an on board jacking system.
The images shown are representations of the 1937 rolls royce phantom iii and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction. 727 v12 phantom iii chassis were constructed from 1936 to 1939 and many have survived. 1939 rolls royce phantom iii chassis number.
Prices 2 photos 4 model 20 25. The rolls royce phantom iii was the final large pre war rolls royce. 1936 rolls royce phantom iii t he rolls royce phantom iii originally dubbed the spectre was the first rolls royce powered by a v 12 engine that was incredibly complex yet silent smooth and powerful.
1937 rolls royce phantom iii note. Add to favorites more. Vintage and prestige fine motor cars are proud to be offering this 1939 rolls royce phantom iii crocodile roof for sale.