1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Derby in the style of Brewster
113–120 bhp, 7,688 cc OHV inline six-cylinder engine with single two-jet carburetor, with starting carburetor and vacuum fuel feed, three-speed standard transmission, semi-elliptic front suspension, cantilever rear-spring suspension, four-wheel brakes, and independent rear brakes operated by hand lever and friction-type, gearbox-driven servo-assist. Wheelbase: 143.5 in.
When we see a Rolls-Royce, we think of the quintessential British car. However, not all Rolls-Royce cars were from England. In fact, many enthusiasts believe the American versions were more superb than the British ones. Beginning in 1919, in Springfield, Massachusetts, many pre-World War II Rolls-Royce cars were made in America, beginning with the Silver Ghost.
The introduction of the British New Phantom in 1925 meant that the American version needed to be left-hand drive, with a complete re-design of the British New Phantom engine. It took another year of testing before the carburetor and manifold could be moved to the left of the engine to accommodate for the left-hand drive position. The American driver preferred a three-speed transmission instead of the British four-speed gearbox, so this and other adjustments were affected, resulting in a much more attractive car to the American buyers.
This Phantom I was delivered new to Hollywood actor Lewis Stone on Christmas Eve 1927, and it first wore an enclosed seven-passenger Arundel design by Brewster. After years of faithful service, in the early 1970s, the low-mileage, excellent-condition chassis was re-bodied in Australia, by Peter Lamm’s team of skilled coachbuilders, as an exact reproduction of another Brewster body, the Derby, which was a fully collapsible, four-passenger sporting body. From its sloping windshield, beautifully styled curved opening doors and full walnut capped interior surround to its distinctive dual side-mounted spares and its elegant oval rear window that culminates in its elegant rear quarters, this car exudes sporting yet tasteful elegance. It is now finished in bright red with a correct tan cloth top, matching full front and rear cockpit covers, complete window side curtain weather equipment with cloth colored rear beige finished wood trunk, and owners handbook, wheel and disc tools.
Currently sporting Phantom I style split bumpers, Headlights and taillight.
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