Details
1931 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II ROLLING CHASSIS
Registration No. Not currently registered
Chassis No. 266 AJS
Engine No. E 35B
No coachwork, black chassis
Engine: six cylinder, overhead valve, 7,668cc, 120 bhp at 2,750rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs. Left hand drive.
In 1929 the Rolls-Royce Derby works introduced their Phantom II which saw a continuation of their policy of evolution and although retaining the same engine size as the Phantom I, the new Phantom II engine was, in fact, more in common with the 20 HP model, being virtually a larger edition of that unit. Notable changes occurred in the chassis and suspension which for the first time included semi-elliptic springs front and rear, the latter being underslung, and the 'Springfield' American Phantom I centralised chassis lubrication system was adopted providing oil to every moving part. The engine had been re-worked internally with a new aluminium cylinder head which now had intake and exhaust manifolds on opposite sides. The total package was designed to provide greater performance with better handling and braking, putting most sports cars to shame, and yet was so flexible it could accelerate briskly from 5 mph in top gear. The Phantom II attracted a younger more sporting type of owner who was tempted by its 90 mph performance, and with its lower chassis line it provided the ideal platform for more elegant and imposing coachwork designs.
This left hand drive AJS chassis, retaining its original engine, was shipped from the UK to the USA in September 1931. In recent years this chassis was rebuilt to an extremely high standard by a Californian restorer with a view to competing in concours events. The engine has been run since its total rebuild. It comes complete with instruments, spare wheels (2) and only the starter solenoid and headlamps are missing. It has not had the wiring attended to but it does have a new stainless steel exhaust system.
This superbly presented rolling chassis was shipped back to the UK in March of this year and its new owner will be in a similarly fortunate position as a Rolls-Royce buyer in 1931; to own a complete rolling chassis which awaits delivery to the coachbuilder of his choice to fit the new bodywork.
Registration No. Not currently registered
Chassis No. 266 AJS
Engine No. E 35B
No coachwork, black chassis
Engine: six cylinder, overhead valve, 7,668cc, 120 bhp at 2,750rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs. Left hand drive.
In 1929 the Rolls-Royce Derby works introduced their Phantom II which saw a continuation of their policy of evolution and although retaining the same engine size as the Phantom I, the new Phantom II engine was, in fact, more in common with the 20 HP model, being virtually a larger edition of that unit. Notable changes occurred in the chassis and suspension which for the first time included semi-elliptic springs front and rear, the latter being underslung, and the 'Springfield' American Phantom I centralised chassis lubrication system was adopted providing oil to every moving part. The engine had been re-worked internally with a new aluminium cylinder head which now had intake and exhaust manifolds on opposite sides. The total package was designed to provide greater performance with better handling and braking, putting most sports cars to shame, and yet was so flexible it could accelerate briskly from 5 mph in top gear. The Phantom II attracted a younger more sporting type of owner who was tempted by its 90 mph performance, and with its lower chassis line it provided the ideal platform for more elegant and imposing coachwork designs.
This left hand drive AJS chassis, retaining its original engine, was shipped from the UK to the USA in September 1931. In recent years this chassis was rebuilt to an extremely high standard by a Californian restorer with a view to competing in concours events. The engine has been run since its total rebuild. It comes complete with instruments, spare wheels (2) and only the starter solenoid and headlamps are missing. It has not had the wiring attended to but it does have a new stainless steel exhaust system.
This superbly presented rolling chassis was shipped back to the UK in March of this year and its new owner will be in a similarly fortunate position as a Rolls-Royce buyer in 1931; to own a complete rolling chassis which awaits delivery to the coachbuilder of his choice to fit the new bodywork.