Vehicle Description
Discover automotive elegance at its finest with this breathtakingly
restored 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe. This ultra
rare and exceptional example of British engineering is wearing it's
original Vanden Plas coachwork one of just two Phantom IIs to be
fitted with such. Magnificently versatile, the Continental styling
by Oxborrow and Fuller has a touch of all-weather inspiration with
its wind-up windows, convertible top and removable rear passenger
wind screen. Other Continental features include "F" steering as
well as performance enhanced rear springs. The exquisite paintwork
with a dark blue body and black fenders presents a beautiful bold
look. The depth of the paintwork is offset by the flawless exterior
brightwork. The black soft top has dark blue accents over chrome
bows. As a result of the Vanden Plas coachwork, passengers enjoy
exceptional headroom and leg room in the front and rear seats as
can be seen in the photo gallery. The gorgeous interior is trimmed
in dark tan Pebble leather with period correct fluting, walnut
woodwork, black carpeting and beautiful brightwork. Beneath the
bonnet of this Phantom II lies its original engine (SW95), a
7,668-cc OHV inline-six cylinder engine with polished heads. Rated
at approximately 120 horsepower, the 7.7 liter mated to the
four-speed manual gearbox was said to be capable of speeds greater
than 90 mph making its performance significant for the era. The
power, handling and ride are all well-tuned and appropriately
paired with its 6.50/7.00 Ensign bias ply tires and 19" black
wire-wheels. This car includes a complete tool set, as displayed in
the photo gallery. Originally delivered in August of 1935 to Major
Fleetwood Varley. Major Varley was perhaps best known as a silver
medal Olympian in the 1908 the Olympics. The current owners
purchased the vehicle in the 1990s at the Kruse Auction in Auburn,
Indiana. Although in need of a total restoration, this vehicle came
with rarity, pedigree and the prominence of being from the
Warshawsky (J.C. Whitney) Estate. Original build sheets were
sourced, which can be seen in the photo gallery. The original paint
color was found under a door sill. The restoration was undertaken
by Brian Joseph, Classic and Exotic Service. The mechanicals, top
and interior were done by Brian's shop and in addition he
personally managed many other aspects of the project. Mike Kleeves,
American Metal Shaping was responsible for the bodywork. Mike has
been recognized at Amelia Island for his expertise in his field.
Rob Paddock (Paddock's Paint Works, Michigan) was responsible for
the paintwork. Special paint was sourced from Akzo Nobel (now
Sikkens) granting this automobile the best paint available. After
the completion of the restoration in May of 2021, Rolls-Royce
authorities Tim Jayne and Butch Murphy were invited to evaluate the
finished product and to authenticate that it was restored properly,
which they did. This restoration exceeded more than $ 700,000.
Expert Rolls-Royce mechanic Dave Brown cares for the car currently.
Unique features include a removable folding rear windscreen,
dipping Lucas Head Lamps, Lucas "King of the Road" side lamps,
horns, spotlight, detachable rear quarter lights and more.
Rolls-Royce produced the Phantom ll between 1929 and 1936 and are
widely regarded as one of the finest cars ever built. This luxury
automobile delivers a smooth and quiet ride, thanks to its advanced
engineering and finely tuned suspension. This 1935 model is
particularly special, as it represents the final refinement of the
Phantom II's production run. Its elegant design, combined with the
meticulous craftsmanship of the era, makes it a truly iconic
automobile. A true Classic (CCCA) this Rolls will be welcomed at
any Concours d' Elegance or any driving event for which the new
owner desires.
