1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II NEWPORT TOWN CAR WITH COACHWORK BY BREWSTER: AN EXTRAORDINARY 36K MILE EXAMPLE
THE EX-BRUCE MEYER 1933 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II NEWPORT TOWN CAR WITH COACHWORK BY BREWSTER
Chassis No. 298AJS
Engine No. R75A
Body 7412
Black over silver
Engine: six cylinder in line, overhead valve, 7,668cc, 130bhp at 3,000rpm; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
When first introduced, the Phantom II was touted as "the fastest luxury car in the world, providing never before accomplished speed with comfort, speed with safety, speed with quietness and speed with durability.
Rolls-Royce produced 125 left hand drive chassis, of which 90 were shipped to New York to be adorned with elegant coachwork by the esteemed craftsmen of Brewster Co. In 1929 the Rolls-Royce Derby Works introduced their Phantom II.
Not only was the Phantom II remarkably fast for its size but it possessed a certain grace of proportion not previously seen on a Rolls-Royce and, indeed, not apparent since.This was achieved by a reduction in the height of the car resulting from underslung rear springs, combined with the extremely long, tapered bonnet and the fact that the steering wheel was almost exactly half way between the axles.
The Newport design is one of Brewsters most successful and is handsome in every dimension.
After sailing on the S.S. Scythia, and after changing her original order for a Keswick, 298AJS was first delivered to Mrs. Elizabeth McMasters Horne of Pittsburgh, PA (with further residences at 550 Park Avenue, Manhattan and Southampton, New York) on 4 November 1933. Many years later, it also spent time in the collection of well-known California enthusiast, Bruce Meyer. Previous owners have included prominent Rolls-Royce enthusiasts, Tom Bachelor and Keith Hamilton, both of Reno, Nevada. Most recently it was owned and apparently used on the challenging streets of San Francisco by Richard Stephens, real estate tycoon in San Francisco and mastermind of the Academy of Art University in that city. All of them enjoyed this 36,000 mile well preserved treasure.
The car has been well cared for over the years, properly maintained, and displays a wonderful patina. There is a superbly original rear interior in immaculate condition. A modern oil filter and fuel pump has been added for driving convenience, with all of the original parts retained. In excellent running order, the new owner of this car will find it is eligible to participate in all R-R.O.C. and CCCA tours and events, and it should provide many years of enjoyment. It is arguably a candidate for Pebble Beach classes open to original cars.
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