To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Open Roads, Fall event, 11
- 20 November 2020.
Estimate:
$80,000 - $100,000
- Delivered new to media mogul and Interscope Racing founder
Frederick 'Ted' Field
- The first of 12 'Final Edition' Camargue examples
- Acrylic White over Scarlet Nuella hides and walnut burl; white
Everflex roof
- Fitted prior to delivery with bulletproof bodywork and
windows
- Fewer than 20,600 miles indicated
As the ultimate model featured in Rolls-Royce's 1987 catalog, the
Camargue represented a pinnacle of styling, technical innovation
and-of course-price for the storied marque. The Camargue's
distinctive styling is the result of collaboration with
Pininfarina, a unique design decision which certainly produced a
unique outcome. The Camargue's Italian lines conceal its length,
just as its self-leveling suspension and 6.75-liter V-8 belie its
hefty weight and luxurious configuration. Just 531 examples are
known to have been produced between 1976 and 1987; none are more
alluring than the final 12 Camargue chassis produced, each of which
received a suite of unique fittings and accoutrements denoting
their "bookend" status.
All 12 of the "Final Edition" Camargue chassis received the
distinctive livery of Acrylic White over Scarlet Nuella hides with
white piping, walnut burl trim, and white Everflex vinyl roof. Most
importantly, a suite of unique silver inlays adorned the cabin,
complete with a matching set of accessories deposited in the rear
divider. Rolls-Royce's rear parking sensor, dual-zone air
conditioning system, and anti-theft alarm were also included as
standard fare.
This chassis is the first of these last "Final Edition" Camargue
examples earmarked for the 1987 model year. As such, it was
featured heavily in contemporary press released by Rolls-Royce for
the 1987 model year-including a special book detailing the end of
the Camargue assembly line. The accompanying build information and
warranty records indicate that this chassis is also uniquely
specified with rear headrests, a Scarlet Nuella headliner, scarlet
parcel deck, white leather finishes on the underdash and radio
surround, black floormats bound in Scarlet, and additional walnut
veneers covering the speaker grilles, air vents, and rear divider
inset.
Finally, this notable Camargue was modified prior to delivery with
the fitment of bulletproof bodywork via the addition of Kevlar
panels and multi-pane glass side windows and front windscreen.
On November 12, 1986, it was delivered new to Gregg Motors
Rolls-Royce of Beverly Hills, California and sold shortly
thereafter to media mogul and Interscope Racing founder Frederick
"Ted" Field. Accompanying invoices show that Mr. Field registered
and stabled the car at Greenacres, the former Harold Lloyd estate
which he had purchased the year prior, with the vanity plate
"JGRT313." Since leaving the Field collection in October of
1990-then showing 10,000 miles-this unique chassis has, remarkably,
only accumulated approximately 10,500 additional miles over the
past 30 years.
In preparation for sale, the consignor has recently commissioned
Palma Classic Cars of Audubon, New Jersey to complete a
comprehensive service including fluids, belts, and a safety
inspection. This example comes with over twenty years of
maintenance records, history file, warranty records, as well as
manuals, spare and jack, and four glass tumblers that stow away
beneath the rear armrest. To view this car and others currently
consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0620.
