1962 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM V LIMOUSINE COACHWORK BY PARK WARD & Co. Registration No. European Registered Chassis No. 5 CG 71 Engine No. PV 35 C Garnet over dusk grey with brown and fawn interior Engine: V8, 6,230cc, 200bhp (est.) at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Brakes: drums all round; Suspension: front, independent coil springs, wishbones, rear, live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, lever arm hydraulic dampers. Right hand drive. The Rolls-Royce Phantom V is one of the ultimate post war coachbuilt cars. It was a series launched after the Silver Wraith - the previous top-of-the-line model that was phased out when the Silver Cloud was introduced in 1956; however the Silver Cloud was a 'mass-produced' car and it simply would not do to replace the Wraith with less than a coachbuilt car. Built at Crewe, the Phantom V was launched at Earl's Court Motor Show in 1959, though only two were delivered that year. Amazingly for a car so heavy, Motor , reported reaching a speed of 101mph with their test car. The Phantom V remained in production for nine years. The Phantom V was based on the mechanicals of the Silver Cloud II, using its light-alloy V8 engine and Hydramatic automatic transmission. Its wheelbase, in order to afford the room 'Royals' were accustomed to, was lengthened by 22 inches. The wheel tracks were also wider and wider tyres were used. Phantom Vs were purchased by a very distinguished list of customers including the Royal Family, Heads of State, Embassies, and individuals such as Pierre Cartier and Bill Harrah. This Limousine carries similarly appropriate history being sold new to the British Foreign office, and shipped directly to South Africa for Her Majesty's Ambassador for the province. Originally it was supplied in black livery with grey cloth upholstery, it is noted that the interior featured a Venetian blind to the rear window, a cocktail cabinet with 2 decanters and 4 glasses, cigarette case, notebook and mirror as well. The exterior carried a flag mast on the left hand wing, naturally it was to right hand drive specification and with a speedometer in miles. The subsequent history of the Rolls-Royce is not known, until recent years by which time it had returned to Europe. It has further been re-patriated for the auction. Christie's has not had the benefit of closely inspecting the car at the time of cataloguing and so would advise that for additional information regarding its condition, prospective buyers make contact with our department during the viewing.
1962 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM V LIMOUSINE COACHWORK BY PARK WARD & Co. Registration No. European Registered Chassis No. 5 CG 71 Engine No. PV 35 C Garnet over dusk grey with brown and fawn interior Engine: V8, 6,230cc, 200bhp (est.) at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Brakes: drums all round; Suspension: front, independent coil springs, wishbones, rear, live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, lever arm hydraulic dampers. Right hand drive. The Rolls-Royce Phantom V is one of the ultimate post war coachbuilt cars. It was a series launched after the Silver Wraith - the previous top-of-the-line model that was phased out when the Silver Cloud was introduced in 1956; however the Silver Cloud was a 'mass-produced' car and it simply would not do to replace the Wraith with less than a coachbuilt car. Built at Crewe, the Phantom V was launched at Earl's Court Motor Show in 1959, though only two were delivered that year. Amazingly for a car so heavy, Motor , reported reaching a speed of 101mph with their test car. The Phantom V remained in production for nine years. The Phantom V was based on the mechanicals of the Silver Cloud II, using its light-alloy V8 engine and Hydramatic automatic transmission. Its wheelbase, in order to afford the room 'Royals' were accustomed to, was lengthened by 22 inches. The wheel tracks were also wider and wider tyres were used. Phantom Vs were purchased by a very distinguished list of customers including the Royal Family, Heads of State, Embassies, and individuals such as Pierre Cartier and Bill Harrah. This Limousine carries similarly appropriate history being sold new to the British Foreign office, and shipped directly to South Africa for Her Majesty's Ambassador for the province. Originally it was supplied in black livery with grey cloth upholstery, it is noted that the interior featured a Venetian blind to the rear window, a cocktail cabinet with 2 decanters and 4 glasses, cigarette case, notebook and mirror as well. The exterior carried a flag mast on the left hand wing, naturally it was to right hand drive specification and with a speedometer in miles. The subsequent history of the Rolls-Royce is not known, until recent years by which time it had returned to Europe. It has further been re-patriated for the auction. Christie's has not had the benefit of closely inspecting the car at the time of cataloguing and so would advise that for additional information regarding its condition, prospective buyers make contact with our department during the viewing.
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