120 bhp, 7,668 cc inline six-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, front and rear semi-elliptical leaf-spring suspension, and four-wheel power-assisted drum brakes.

Wheelbase: 150 in.

It is well known that during the 1920s and 1930s some of Rolls-Royce’s best customers were the maharajas, the tribal leaders of India during the British Raj.

As they were often immensely wealthy and had a great admiration of European culture, the maharajas purchased numerous fine automobiles, but with Rolls being renowned for its hardiness in harsh climates, Ghosts and Phantoms were especially favored.

Maharaja Rolls-Royces were regularly ordered to the rather unique specifications of their original owners, who would complete pages of special-ordered features and request the finest, most ornately detailed bespoke coachwork.

This Phantom II, chassis number 50XJ, was commissioned by the Ruling Chief of Nandgaon State, Mahant Sarveshwar Das, who served as the 10th Chief from 1913 to 1940.

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