1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I

1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Dover Special Limousine Left-Hand Drive: Coachwork by Brewster

This left-hand drive Phantom I was originally bodied by Brewster as a Salamanca De Ville it was re-bodied with its current 'Special Dover' (five-passenger sport sedan) coachwork, again by Brewster, in 1936. It was first delivered new to L E Mallory Esq, of Bradford, Pennsylvania on May 29, 1928. Rolls-Royce Owners Club records indicate a series of ownerslargely in the Midwest. Restored in 1980-1982, the car was exported to Sweden about a decade later and owned there initially by Erland Stenbrott in the south of the country. The Phantom's second owner in Sweden has used it only for historic motoring events and special occasions, carefully maintaining the car. The Rolls would eventually make its way to Switzerland, and in 2008 would be acquired by the previous owner here in the states. Elegantly presented and uniquely fitted with a division separating the oxblood leather front seats from the well-preserved beige broadcloth rear compartment, this Rolls has clearly benefited from prior cosmetic restoration work largely on the exterior. Mechanically sound, it starts up, runs and drives. Nonetheless, given its long-term limited use, more thorough mechanical recommissioning is recommended prior to active use. It wears decent old paint and a highly usable interior with particularly strong front leather. It has good gauges and has all of the accessories inside. It's structurally straight and solid. The top fabric is also in good condition. There's a lot to like about this Rolls-Royce. A lovely machine for tours or local drives, this Phantom I is now ready for its next, lucky owner.