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1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine
United States • 18 Aug 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine, coachwork by James Young, was initially delivered to Maj. Gen. Ralph K. Robertson and displayed at the 1959 Earls Court Motor Show. The car features a 6,230cc V8 engine, a cocktail cabinet, and other period accessories, but has been in current ownership for a decade and needs mechanical recommissioning, presenting a rare opportunity to own an unrestored example.
Condition
6
The car appears to be in original condition with an unrestored interior, suggesting it has been well-preserved. However, it requires mechanical recommissioning and has not seen much use recently, indicating some level of wear and potential mechanical issues. The presence of period accessories also points to originality but not necessarily perfection.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
5LAS11
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
6,230cc OHV V8 Engine Two SU Carburetors 220bhp at 4,000rpm 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Independent Front with Live Rear Axle Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Delivered new to Maj.
Gen.
Ralph K.
Robertson *Shown at the 1959 Earls Court Motor Show *Offered with Rolls-Royce factory records *The car of kings, aristocrats, and titans of industry THE ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM V Introduced in autumn of 1959, Rolls-Royce's new 6,230cc all-alloy V8 engine powered the Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 sedans as well as the Rolls-Royce Phantom V.
The new Phantom V long-wheelbase limousine effectively replaced both the Phantom IV and the Silver Wraith.
The latter's relatively short wheelbase made it difficult for coach builders to provide adequate trunk space in a comfortable seven-seater automobile; the Phantom addressed this shortcoming.
Built on a much-modified and strengthened 'Cloud II chassis employing the same 145" wheelbase as the IV, the new Phantom measured almost 20 feet in length, enab...
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£14,203
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£41,977
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£567,500
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