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£67,188 (Est: £61,390 - £78,930)

1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Derby Tourer

France • 30 Jan 2026 • Lot 162

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Derby Tourer, chassis number 271-AJS, features original left-hand drive and was re-bodied in the 1970s. It has a rich history, including being owned by collector S Prestley Blake and is currently registered in Sweden, though it is described as needing a repaint.

Condition

6

The car is described as mechanically sound and running well, but it would benefit from a repaint, indicating moderate wear on the exterior. It has been restored, but the need for a repaint and the fact that it has not been driven much recently suggests some reconditioning is required.

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Transmission:

271-AJS

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

ZJW589

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

• Original left-hand drive example • Restored and re-bodied as a tourer in the 1970s • Mentioned in John Webb de Campi's book, Rolls-Royce in America • Present ownership since 2000 Chassis number '271-AJS' is one of approximately 100 built in the UK with left-hand drive.

It is believed to be matching numbers, but this is as yet unconfirmed.

Originally bodied in the USA by Huntington as a limousine, the Phantom was delivered new on 27th February 1932 to Mr C T Newberry of Irvington on Hudson, New York City.

The car remained with the same family until 1971 when it returned to the UK for restoration and re-bodying by renowned coachbuilders FLM Panelcraft, as confirmed by stamps in the body panels.

They named the bodywork 'Derby Tourer' after the Phantom I Derby Speedster, which was considered one of the finest bodies of its time (this car is mentioned in John Webb de Campi's book, Rolls-Royce in America ).After restoration the Phantom returned to the USA where our vendor purchased it ...