Not Sold | First owned by California sugar heir Howard Spreckels, offered from the esteemed Robert M. and Anne Brockinton Lee Collection 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom Derby Speedster

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Not Sold (Est: £299,044 - £448,566)

First owned by California sugar heir Howard Spreckels, offered from the esteemed Robert M. and Anne Brockinton Lee Collection 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom Derby Speedster

United States • 15 Aug 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom Derby Speedster, formerly owned by sugar heir Howard Spreckels, is one of only five ever built. It features Brewster coachwork and has been part of the esteemed Robert M. and Anne Brockinton Lee Collection for 35 years, appearing in the 1933 film 'Chance at Heaven'.

Condition

7

The car has an older restoration that predates the Lee's ownership. The engine compartment is described as neat, orderly, and clean, suggesting well-maintained mechanics. The description notes it has been consistently maintained and regularly exercised in the Lee's collection for over three decades. There is no mention of significant damage, dents, or rust issues.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

S308 KP

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7668 cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinders Engine Single Dual-Throat Carburetor 108bhp at 2,300rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Solid front axle with semi-elliptical leaf Live rear axle with cantilever-spring suspension 4-Wheel servo-assisted Drum Brakes *One of only five Derby Speedsters ever built *One of the finest classic Rolls-Royce built in Springfield *Part of the Robert M.

and Anne Brockinton Lee Collection for 35 years THE ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I "Strive for perfection in everything.

Take the best that exists and make it better.

If it doesn't exist, create it.

Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Henry Royce When Rolls-Royce undertook to build automobiles in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1920 the theme was that they would be identical with those built in Derby, England.

A useful marketing approach, "identical" gradually changed, particularly as the 40/50hp Silver Ghost models were superseded by the introduction of the 40/50hp Phantom in 1926.

Henry Royce's maxim encouraged Spri...