This is a fantastic 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II with incredibly
sophisticated Park Ward DHC stylized coachwork that has been fully
restored and enjoyed across three different continents. It has been
restored by some of the leading Rolls-Royce engineers in the UK and
Australia. As incredible and formidable as it looks, this drives
even better with awesome power and relatively docile handling. This
is a truly exciting Phantom II. 137GY comes with approximately 200
pages of history, receipts, documentation and photos. Rarely is a
motorcar so well documented. She was originally bodied as a Barker
Pullman Limousine for Mrs. C H Palethorpe and was delivered on the
13 th of February 1931 (Thus, this 1930 Rolls is titled as a 1931).
It comes complete with its original UK Registration Books that
chronicles its use and ownership in the UK from 1931 through 1966.
Thereafter, she was imported into the US, supported by numerous
letters, receipts, registrations and other documents from its
owners in California. Mr. Robert Payne of Sutter Creek, CA owned it
in the early 1970s and then by 1977 she was sold to Judge Thomas
Caldwell of San Mateo, CA. Judge Caldwell sold the Phantom II to
Mr. Roger Fry of Perth, Australia in October of 1986. Mr. Fry was
looking for a nice original Phantom II to make his dream car: a
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Park Ward DHC. Park Ward had made a
famous Phantom II Fixed Head Coupe in this configuration on chassis
number 195GY, but not a Drop Head Coupe. This chassis being 137GY
would be the correct time period for such a body, and the
workmanship is incredible. It is rare to see such complex and
sophisticated craftsmanship on a rebodied motorcar. After its
restoration and over two decades of use in Australia and the UK,
137GY was mechanically restored by Harding Auto Service and Fiennes
Restoration Ltd, in the UK during 2016 and 2017. In our files is
approximately $90,000 of receipts for this major mechanical
restoration. During this time, the restorers acquired a new
replacement cylinder head, and restored the fuel system, brakes,
suspension and electrical. In short, it is today an incredible
driving car with fantastic power and capable of high-speed touring.
Overall, 137GY has a consistent patina of a Rolls that has been
restored over 30 years ago. Whilst it would always be welcome at
nearly every concours event in the world, she is really meant for
touring first and showing second. The Dark Blue livery is today in
wonderful touring condition. It has incredible shine and luster but
also has many touched up scratches and some minor blemishes. These
are only evident upon close inspection. The chrome and stainless
are also in overall nice condition, but still consistent with a
touring car. The bare aluminum wheel discs really pop against the
dark blue and ominous Dunlap 20 inch blackwalled tires. The black
canvas convertible top is simple to raise and lower, and the top
boot fits snugly and well. The are a couple of small imperfections
on the top and the boot cover, but nothing highly noticeable or to
reduce their function. There is a black trunk in the rear that is
beautifully designed for the car, and looks just right. This trunk
is large enough to store all the necessary spares, books and tools
needed for a tour, and then some. The interior is a lovely gray
leather with contrasting dark blue wool carpeting with gray leather
binding. The leather is soft and supple and without any tears, and
the carpeting is also in nice condition. The original dash is
beautifully outfitted with all the necessary instruments, which
function well. The wood dash and cap rails along the doors and
passenger compartment are all in beautiful condition. The seating
position is excellent, no matter how tall you are there is ample
room in the front seats of the passenger compartment. The engine
compartment is well detailed and the engine is the correct
original, engine no. MW 25. Even the distributor bears the MW 25
designation. The 7.7 liter inline six-cylinder has incredible power
that is delivered through its four-speed manual transmission. It is
surprising how well 137GY handles with its 150 wheelbase. The front
end feels very light and very responsive, thanks to all of the
mechanical restoration over the past several years. This Phantom II
comes complete with all of the historical documentation mentioned
before, large tools, owners manuals and more. For more information
and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected] . 137GY is available
for inspection at our Phoenix showroom.
