Vehicle Description
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster For Sale- Ground Up
Restoration LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1931
Rolls-Royce Roadster. On October 18, 1919, Rolls-Royce of America
was launched in Springfield, Massachusetts and produced 2,944
Silver Ghost and New Phantom cars between 1921 and 1931. When
production of the Phantom II ended in England, Springfield was left
with a sparse inventory of Phantom I's and a few imported Phantom
II's, so the Derby factory completed a series of "Americanized"
Phantom II chassis and sent them to Springfield. The chassis
numbers on these cars ended with either "AJS" or "AMS." The "A"
represented a car modified for the American market. The most
obvious change was the conversion from right-hand to left-hand
drive. An American-type central gearshift replaced the
British-style side lever. The radiator shutters were
thermostatically controlled to open or shut depending upon engine
temperature, and manual control of extra cylinder lubrication was
fitted for cold starts. Assuming Americans drove faster and more
aggressively than the British, front and rear bumper supports,
wider brake shoes, heavier rear brake drums, and higher gear ratios
for high-speed touring were installed. These cars were manufactured
and tested at Rolls-Royce Works in Derby, England, then shipped to
the United States. In 1925, Rolls-Royce of America purchased the
coachbuilder Brewster & Company and in 1931, the firm began
designing and fitting bodies onto the chassis imported from
England. This 1931 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom II Henley
Roadster was ordered on March, 20, 1931 with a Keswick body. On
December 31, 1931, it was delivered to its first owner A.C.
Burrage, in Boston, Massachusetts. John H. Chapin of New York would
take over ownership of this classic on December, 23, 1949 as
documented by Rolls Royce. On January 9, 1957, Sexton P. Phelps of
New York would become the cars next caretaker. The Rolls-Royce
Foundation has records indicating it bodied as this absolutely
stunning Henley Roadster by the 1950's as well complete with its
number matching engine. The Rolls-Royce would move to Chicago under
ownership of Frederick W. Spiegel next, and would remain in
Illinois until 1985. Recently, this beautiful classic has been
treated to a complete ground up restoration that now has this car
in truly Concours worthy condition. The wheels feature all new
chrome and new spokes while the exterior is freshly finished in a
custom Dark Blue. Inside, there is all new leather and new wool
carpets with a new matching canvas convertible top. All the wood
accents on this Rolls have been refinished to a show quality
finish. The numbers matching 7.6L 6-cylinder engine and engine
compartment look incredible and perform just as well. Several
pieces of important documentation are present and will be included
with the sale some of which include; the chassis build sheet,
chassis cards from 1931 and 1949, Schoellkopf card from 1957, and
Rolls-Royce Owners Club registrations. This beautiful 1931
Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster is an opportunity to own a
well-documented and Concours worthy classic. This Rolls-Royce is a
desirable centerpiece for any collection. Additional Details: 1931
ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM II HENLEY ROADSTER -
