Vehicle Description
Here is a really stunning looking Rolls-Royce Phantom V by James
Young finished in all over white with beautiful contrasting tan
Connolly Vaumol leather hides. The twin fine lines to the
waist-rails and hubcap beauty rings are hand-painted in tan to
match the interior. The Rolls-Royce Phantom V made its debut at the
Earl's Court Motor Show in 1959, replacing the previous Rolls-Royce
limousine, the Silver Wraith, which had been living on borrowed
time since the introduction of the Silver Cloud in 1955. The
four-year delay was deemed necessary by Rolls-Royce Limited, as
they had already planned on introducing their now legendary light
alloy V8 engine across the range at that time. With a wheelbase of
12ft 1in, and an overall length of just a hair under 20ft, the
Phantom V chassis had been planned from the outset to carry
coachbuilt bodies that were imposing and graceful, with really
spacious interiors and large luggage carrying capacity. The
powerful V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, servo-assisted
brakes and power-assisted steering made the car feel considerably
smaller than its size. With its lower 3.89:1 axle ratio, the
Phantom V could glide along at walking pace, or reach speeds in
excess of 100mph with ease. 516 Phantom Vs were built between 1959
and 1968, when it was superseded by the slightly modified Phantom
VI. The vast majority of cars were provided with coachwork by Park
Ward, H J Mulliner, and the later combined firm of Mulliner Park
Ward. A total of 196 were bodied by James Young Ltd in either
7-passenger or touring limousine styles. Chassis number 5VA17 was
delivered in November 1962 to John Bloom of Electromatic Washing
Machines Ltd with Design No PV22 Touring Limousine coachwork by
James Young. Beautifully styled by A F "Mac" McNeill, his creations
for James Young coachwork on the Phantom V are regarded as some of
the most beautiful and elegant designs of all time. James Young
touring limousine coachwork, as on this magnificent car, is the
most graceful, and is considered to be the epitome Phantom V. This
Phantom V is very well known to us having recently been
mechanically serviced and maintained to a very high standard.
Everything and anything needed to be done has been done so without
sparing expense. Every service is completely up to date. Some
$30,000 has been spent on front suspension, steering, the entire
braking system, cooling system and operational features to include
AC, electric windows, all interior and exterior lighting. The body
of the car presents straight and the paint in good condition. It
was all repainted at some point and although no show piece (very
high driver quality), she does present well, clean, lustrous and
consistent. There are hardly any notable chips and marks other than
very minor ones here and there but these are few and only show if
one looks hard. There is some sign of repair under the rear bumper
valance that is "so-so" but only noticeable from the underside upon
close inspection. Otherwise she is clean underneath. Overall she is
very shiny without any fading, dents or dings. Mouldings, badges
and external fittings are all in excellent condition. The interior
of this car is stunning. The Connolly Vaumol leather shows
beautifully and is original. It remains very soft and supple
without any signs of extraordinary wear and teh natural patina is
to die for. There is nothing like original, well-aged Connolly
leather. The detailed wood-work throughout is excellent and the
richness in colour, grain and layout is really quite breath-taking.
The photos say all! There are areas showing some cracks, chips or
marks but in the overall presentation, we believe it presents
perfectly with good patina. The accoutrements in the division are a
delightful touch with pic-nic tables that reveal a mirror for both
rear passengers, cocktail glasses of different types on each side
and a centre cocktail cabinet that serves all. The very art deco
style Smith's clock is