PRICE REDUCED TO $165,000.00 113120 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 Lamms 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. Call 941-355-6500 Martin or
Blake Email
[email protected] Visit our Showroom 7519 Pennsylvania
Ave Suite 101 Sarasota, FL 34243 Right behind the Sarasota
Bradenton International Airport (SRQ
