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£285,600
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Torpedo Tourer by Hooper & Co. Ltd.
United Kingdom • 31 Oct 2012
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I is a one-off Torpedo Tourer by Hooper & Co., originally ordered by the Maharaja of Pithapuram. It boasts a complete, recent cosmetic and mechanical restoration, with its original engine, gearbox, and body, and is documented with copies of Rolls-Royce and Hooper & Co. records, making it a striking symbol of wealth and bespoke automotive craftsmanship.

Condition
9
The car has undergone an extensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration, including a recent restoration of the coachwork. It is fantastically finished and well-appointed, with special-order features and high-quality materials. The car has also been shown at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
57 EF
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
DS 8933
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Please note that this vehicle is eligible for import into the UK at a reduced rate of 5% VAT.
108 hp, 7,668 cc OHV six-cylinder engine, RR-design carburettor, four-speed gearbox, solid front axle with semi-elliptic leaf spring suspension, live rear axle with cantilever rear suspension, and four-wheel mechanical brakes with servo-assist plus.
Wheelbase: 146.5 in.
• Fully documented, matching-numbers car; original engine, gearbox, and body • Complete, recent cosmetic and mechanical restoration • Originally ordered by the H.H.
Maharaja of Pithapuram • One-off, original “Torpedo” body, specially ordered from Hooper & Co.
• Stephen Grebel lights, fitted gun case, and exquisite woodwork The new Phantom, retrospectively dubbed the Phantom I, replaced the venerable Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost in May of 1925.
Retaining many of the remarkable capabilities of the Ghost and offering an impressive scale with refined lines, all things considered, The Autocar summarised its review of the ...
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£87,400
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£87,400
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£87,400
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