Details
1928 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I ROLLING CHASSIS
Registration No. XV 8015
Chassis No. 72CL
Engine No. DZ55
Dark green
Engine: six cylinder, overhead value, 7,668cc, 95bhp at 2,750rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: drums all round; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic, rear, cantilever. Right hand drive.
Sir Henry Royce was reluctant to change as seen by the twenty year production of his famous Silver Ghost 40/50hp model, so when he introduced his New Phantom, the Phantom I, the changes were evolutionary. The car was launched in 1925 and retained the Silver Ghost chassis and transmission with an updated clutch. The main new feature was the engine which was an overhead valve six-cylinder design with single, detachable alloy cylinder head. A third more power was available and with four wheel servo-assisted brakes the overall performance and braking was ahead of its competitors and was the optimum of build quality. The car remained practically unchanged until production ended in 1929.
This car was made for the Glasgow Motor Show and originally carried Enclosed Cabriolet coachwork by Hooper. Sadly over the years this body was removed from the chassis and at one stage the car was used as a hearse. The current owner purchased the vehicle in 1964 and embarked upon upon a 'no-expense-spared' restoration with the intention of fitting a new sporting coachwork of his own choice.
From 1974 until 1994 an automobile engineer carried out the restoration work to the present concours standard. Three very large files accompany this lot and each day's work upon the vehicle is meticulously recorded alongside the cost. The standard of finish and workmanship upon this chassis and engine really does have to be seen to be believed.
The engine has been run for a few hours and then was carefully laid up using Redex to prevent any corrosion. It will need care before restarting again as the engine is not run in and will require the head nuts to be tightened after 10 miles or so. There are a few unrestored items which accompany the vehicle including some non-original side lights, a fog lamp, rear number plate from the hearse and two non-original front wings with wheel wells.
This is quite an outstanding rebuild with a standard of finish far better than new. The new owner has the same decision to that which any potential Rolls-Royce buyer would have faced in 1928. A complete rolling chassis which is awaiting delivery to a coachbuilder of his choice to fit the new bodywork.
Registration No. XV 8015
Chassis No. 72CL
Engine No. DZ55
Dark green
Engine: six cylinder, overhead value, 7,668cc, 95bhp at 2,750rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: drums all round; Suspension: front, semi-elliptic, rear, cantilever. Right hand drive.
Sir Henry Royce was reluctant to change as seen by the twenty year production of his famous Silver Ghost 40/50hp model, so when he introduced his New Phantom, the Phantom I, the changes were evolutionary. The car was launched in 1925 and retained the Silver Ghost chassis and transmission with an updated clutch. The main new feature was the engine which was an overhead valve six-cylinder design with single, detachable alloy cylinder head. A third more power was available and with four wheel servo-assisted brakes the overall performance and braking was ahead of its competitors and was the optimum of build quality. The car remained practically unchanged until production ended in 1929.
This car was made for the Glasgow Motor Show and originally carried Enclosed Cabriolet coachwork by Hooper. Sadly over the years this body was removed from the chassis and at one stage the car was used as a hearse. The current owner purchased the vehicle in 1964 and embarked upon upon a 'no-expense-spared' restoration with the intention of fitting a new sporting coachwork of his own choice.
From 1974 until 1994 an automobile engineer carried out the restoration work to the present concours standard. Three very large files accompany this lot and each day's work upon the vehicle is meticulously recorded alongside the cost. The standard of finish and workmanship upon this chassis and engine really does have to be seen to be believed.
The engine has been run for a few hours and then was carefully laid up using Redex to prevent any corrosion. It will need care before restarting again as the engine is not run in and will require the head nuts to be tightened after 10 miles or so. There are a few unrestored items which accompany the vehicle including some non-original side lights, a fog lamp, rear number plate from the hearse and two non-original front wings with wheel wells.
This is quite an outstanding rebuild with a standard of finish far better than new. The new owner has the same decision to that which any potential Rolls-Royce buyer would have faced in 1928. A complete rolling chassis which is awaiting delivery to a coachbuilder of his choice to fit the new bodywork.