For Sale at Auction: 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V in Scottsdale, Arizona

This right-hand-drive 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, Chassis No. 5VE21, represents one of the most unusual coach-built interpretations of the model and an artifact of James Young's final years as a celebrated coachbuilder. Among only 11 Sedanca de Ville bodies mounted on Phantom V chassis, this example is the sole car built to James Young's PV15 design, distinguished by its formal roofline and true seven-passenger accommodation. Finished in original show livery of Ivory White and Royal Blue with decorative faux-caning lattice, and in well-preserved condition, this unique Phantom V is ideally suited to continued preservation and concours events. Chassis 5VE21 was first displayed at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show, where it is recorded to have earned a bronze medal, before being delivered to its first owner, B.P. Jenks of Astbury Hall, Shropshire. The Phantom later crossed to the United States, appearing in a 1972 New York Times advertisement before being acquired by noted collector Dr. Erle Heath of Pittsburgh. From Dr. Heath, the Rolls-Royce passed to another prominent enthusiast, Dr. Samuel Scher of Palm Beach and later entered the Behring Collection in California. Several years afterward, the Rolls-Royce joined long-term private ownership, where it has been preserved largely as received. The exterior presents with its original show livery of Ivory White and Royal Blue, accented by the hand-painted faux cane side panels that captured attention at Earls Court in 1965. Wide whitewall tires and the quad headlamp front end, introduced with later Phantom Vs, contribute to its formal yet modern presence. Inside, Body No. 9053 offers a true seven-passenger configuration, trimmed in white and blue leather with a leather-upholstered rear compartment. Features include dual front and rear air-conditioning systems, power-adjustable rear seating, a fitted and lighted bar, Mazal clock, Motorola tape deck, rear radio control and picnic tables. Power comes from the 6.2-liter V8, engine number E10PV, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The only PV15 Sedanca produced by James Young. **TITLED AS 1965 ROL UNKNOWN**