£2.25m
1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine 'Princess Margaret
RM Sotheby's • Liechtenstein • 19 Jun 2021
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£2,255,000
1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine 'Princess Margaret
Liechtenstein • 19 Jun 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine, one of only 18 produced, built for Princess Margaret. It features beautifully detailed coachwork with bespoke touches, largely original condition, and a fascinating history file, making it an exclusive and highly sought-after collector's item.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in largely original condition with only sympathetic restoration work. It has been carefully maintained and selectively shown by the present owner. The presence of a fascinating history file, touring spares case, and tools further indicates a well-preserved and maintained vehicle.
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27,000 miles
4BP7
RHD
Liechtenstein
Automatic
PM6450
1954
Auction
£2.25m
1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine 'Princess Margaret
RM Sotheby's • Liechtenstein • 19 Jun 2021
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
THE PHANTOM IV: ULTIMATE IN EXCLUSIVITY The Phantom IV was the only Rolls-Royce automobile to be equipped with an inline eight-cylinder engine, a refined version of the B80/81 military and commercial powerplant.
It was mounted in a chassis derived from that of the Silver Wraith, but enlarged to an appropriately regal 3,683-milimeter wheelbase and significantly strengthened to carry even the most lavish formal coachwork.
Most clientele of Rolls-Royce were not familiar with the Phantom IV’s specifications, as they could not buy one.
There is no evidence that a policy was specifically in place that only royalty and heads of state would be awarded the company’s first postwar Phantom, but it seems to become the de facto position, with the cars essentially awarded specifically for government or state use.
Just 18 cars were produced between 1950 and 1958, a rate that averages to fewer than three per year, for a mere 11 individual customers.
Five were supplied to high-ranking members of t...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th Jul 2010
Latest MOT mileage:
63,128 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Jul 2009, 63,128 miles
Passed
On 6th Jun 2008, 63,114 miles
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