This is a beautifully preserved example of the iconic 1933
Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Newport Town Car that has been
loved and cared for since new by major collectors. 298AJS is one of
eight of the gorgeous and desirable Newport Town Cars coachbuilt by
Brewster. Being an AJS series Phantom II, this represents one of
only 125 left hand drive with center gear shift Rolls-Royces made
with all of the most refined improvements. Having accumulated a
mere 37,954 miles from new, this has been a part of many top
collections including that of Bruce Meyer and the Academy of Arts
in San Fransisco. 298AJS has been owned by RROC members since 1951.
Ordered new through Rolls-Royce of America on January 21, 1930 for
Mrs. Elizabeth Horne of Sewickley, PA (with further residences at
550 Park Avenue, Manhattan and Southampton, New York), the complete
chassis and body were dispatched from the factory on July 31, 1933.
By August 5, 1933, 298AJS had arrived in New York aboard the SS
Soythia . By 1951, John Hunt had acquired the Town Car where it was
listed in the 1953 RROC directory, two years after the
establishment of the RROC. In 2004, the noted collector Bruce Meyer
from Beverley Hills enjoyed the Rolls until it was part of the
famed Richard Stephens collection, the founder of the Academy of
Arts in San Fransisco. 298AJS is the ultimate in luxury with its
two-toned Gray and Black livery. Over the past year, the present
owner has repainted most of the fenders in its original Masons
Black with beautiful shine and luster. The Black on the upper
portions of the body and hood appear to be original along with the
Gray sides of the body. There are many small areas of touched up
paint in the higher use areas but overall it looks wonderful and
would present beautifully in a preservation concours class. The
body lines of the Newport Town Car are considered one of perfect
proportions, with excellent style lines and a wonderful mix of
elegance and beauty. The long sweeping fenders, raked windshield,
long hood eliminating the cowl, stylized Brewster door handles and
even the chrome door caps are all touches unique to Brewster. The
interior is beautifully preserved with restoration performed only
as needed. The driver's compartment is a delight to experience when
driving. The open chauffer's compartment with its raked windscreen
makes it very comfortable for driving. All of the instruments work
as they should, save for the fuel gauge and the clock. The original
black dashboard has superficial cracking from the original lacquer
and the black leather seating has been replaced. The passenger
compartment is in spectacular original condition. The wood appears
to be a unique black and taupe painted finish in a simple and
elegant art deco design. The grey wool broadcloth is in gorgeous
original condition with German Silver finished door and window
handles. There are twin jump seats allowing for five passengers in
the rear compartment with the chauffeurs sliding window providing
any needed privacy. Twin vanities and a shade for the rear window
complete the formality of the interior. Overall, this is a
fantastic original interior that is sure to win awards for
preservation. The engine compartment is home to the massive 7.7
liter inline-six engine that is the ultimate of refinement. This is
the original engine (No. R75A) with matching numbered components.
The later AJS Series engine delivered smoother power and better
performance and is coupled with a four-speed manual transmission,
which includes synchromesh on third and fourth gears. The engine
compartment is beautifully detailed and includes the Dunlap wheel
wrench and hammer. The drivetrain is quiet and powerful and
performed well even in the 100-degree Fahrenheit weather in
Phoenix. 298AJS comes with a significant file of its history from
new. Please review the 161 photos in the photo gallery on the
Classic Promenade website or review the three videos showing the
detail about 298AJS. For more information and details, please call
or text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. The Rolls is available for inspection
at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or
WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping
worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in
financing.