Vehicle Description
1936 Rolls Royce Phantom III Sedanca De Ville
Designer: Windover Coach, Ltd.
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Estimate: $110,000 - $160,000 ����Without Reserve
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Chassis Number: 3AX175
Serial Number Decoded: 3=Phantom III; AX=1936; 175=Unit sequence
number
Engine: 7,338cc OHV V-12 with Dual-Spark
Dual SU Carburetors/165 bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Four Wheel Servo Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
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Mileage: 14,780 miles
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Believed Original Coachwork
Rarely trade 12 Cylinder Phantom III
Highly Sought After Body Style
Titled as a 1937
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The Model: In 1936, Rolls-Royce released their first V12 with the
Phantom III. It would be the only 12-cylinder engine produced by
this prestigious automaker until 1998 with the Silver Seraph would
arrive. In production up to the beginning of WWII, a total of 727
PIII chassis were produced between 1936 and 1940. However, not all
of those chassis were sold prior to the start of the war, with
records showing the last unit wasn't delivered to its owner until
1947! The PIII would be the last model that Sir Henry Royce
actually worked on before he passed away at the age of 70. As was
the practice in this era, the customer purchased only the chassis
from Rolls-Royce, and then contract with a coachbuilder of their
own selection for the body. Founded in 1600, Windovers was one
Britain's oldest coachbuilders and when they entered the motorcar
generation, they were one of the most popular suppliers of bodies
for Rolls-Royce chassis. Their beautiful designs and craftsmanship
were truly worthy of being called a Rolls-Royce
The Car: For many years this exquisite example of superb design and
construction has rested in a private collection. Currently finished
in white, this car appears to have been given a cosmetic re-do in
the 1970's. At that time, the front driver's compartment was done,
in what the owner describes as, a new leather, which the rear
compartment is also described as retaining its original leather
upholstery including the occasional seats. It has been treated to a
recent mechanical reawakening and is reported to run out quite
well. Capable of maintaining highway speeds when in proper working
order, the Phantom III was an impressive machine. Despite its size
this stately automobiles measures under 19-feet from
bumper-to-bumper. Fitted with factory wire wheels, and the original
Lucas headlights plus a trio of driving lights, this PIII features
the "One-Shot" lubrication system operated from the driver's
compartment. Another PIII built-in convenience was the built-in
jack system located near at each of the four wheels, which this car
retains. It is also fitted with dual side-mount spare tires which
add to the prestigious profile of this magnificent automobile. If
ever a car deserved the term "Classic" it is this Rolls-Royce which
deserves to be in a world-class collection.
