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Not Sold (Est: £126,578 - £168,770)
1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon by Kellner
France • 2 Feb 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon by Kellner, with Chassis No. 3CM187 and Engine No. D78Z, was ordered new by Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge. It is believed to be one of only seven Phantom IIIs bodied by Kellner and retains its original body and matching numbers engine, further enhanced by a two-year restoration completed in 2020.
Condition
8
The car underwent a two-year restoration completed in 2020, including fresh paintwork and engine rebuild. It is described as being presented in two-tone with cream leather interior and biscuit carpets. While the description highlights the restoration, it does not state "perfect" condition and thus a rating of 8 is most appropriate.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
3CM187
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Rolls-Royce Phantom III was launched in 1936 and production lasted for three years with just 727 examples manufactured.
It was the first Rolls-Royce to be offered with a V-12 engine and was the last model Henry Royce helped to develop.
This Phantom III was ordered on 22 December 1937 by Princess de Faucigny-Lucinge via Franco-Britannic Autos, a dealer that was renowned for importing exotic cars into France from 1933 to 1989.
The Princess—Mary d’Erlanger, better known as “Baba”—was a 1920s style icon and the daughter of a French Baron, later married to Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge, a French aristocrat.
As a valued customer, “Baba” received a 30 per cent discount, shown by a copy of the original purchase order.
The chassis was delivered to Kellner of Paris in March 1938, with the body built as a Saloon (with division) and delivered on 15 June 1938.
Today, this Phantom III is presented in a two-tone shade of deep blue and primrose yellow.
The interior is upholstered in cream ...
Points of note
£26,629
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£85,988
Median Price (Since 2020)
£455,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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