Phantom I 4 Speed Manual

1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Sedanca deVille by Barker Description:

 855-586-3413855-586-3413 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667686970of70 Full size photosVideo Full size photosVideo Phantom I 4 Speed Manual Stock #: S3400 Exterior Color: Ivory White Interior Color: Red Leather Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Engine: 468ci Inline 6 Title Condition: Clear Early Phantom I Sedanca De Ville by Barker & Co. Classic Rolls Royce engineering in a coach built Town Car designed to be chauffeur driven with seating for 4 rear passengers. Survives with an excellent body and solid wood construction. Showcasing an older, well preserved cosmetic restoration today and just 59,000 miles on the odometer! CCCA eligible and candidate for Rolls Royce Owners Club events.
Rolls Royce never produced its own coachwork, but supplied the new owner with a chassis that was equipped with a radiator, hood, dashboard and fenders if desired. The new owner would then have a custom body built to his or her specifications and fitted to the Rolls Royce chassis. This 1926 Rolls Royce Phantom I, chassis number 57DC was sent to the well-known British coachbuilder, Barker & Company who fitted it with a popular body style known as the Sedanca de Ville. Barker's Sedanca de Ville was a town car with seating for four in the rear and an exposed front chauffer's seat that had a retractable top covering. Unlike most formal cars of this period, which were large and bulky looking, this model was narrow, sporty and well-balanced in design.
The history of this 1926 Phantom I is well known and documented. Based on the build cards and service history records retained from the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts club, chassis number 57DC was completed on July of 1926 and sold to a Mrs. Birkin of Hyde Park Gardens in London. Prior to being sold to Mrs. Birkin, this car was used as a trials car both by Rolls Royce and by Barker. The term "Trials Car", as used by Rolls Royce, indicates that this vehicle was used for demonstration purposes for a short period of time before being sold. Records of the car kept by Rolls Royce indicate that the car went through a series of different owners prior to being sold to a L.J. Thompson in 1946. During this twenty-year period, 57DC was maintained by Rolls Royce dealers. The records documenting its ownership and service history during this period are included with the sale.
Today, 57DC remains in very original and well-preserved condition. The mileage indicated is approximately 59,000. Interestingly, the original service records indicate of mileage of nearly 48,000 while it was still being maintained by Rolls Royce prior to WWII, meaning it has been driven just 11,000 in the last 70 years. The original Barker Sedanca de Ville body remains in extremely solid condition. The door open and close with the authority and precision expected from a high quality, coach-built motorcar. The body shows no signs of damage or neglect. The wood inner structures appear tight and solid throughout. All of the sheet metal and aluminum body panels and fenders are original, straight and solid. The ivory and black paint appear to have been applied several decades ago. While showing overall signs of wear and aging, the painted surfaces still show extremely well with a warm and pleasant glow. The black fabric top covering shows well and was likely replaced when the body was refinished
The front driver's compartment is finished with a red leather seat that is in good condition and was likely recovered many years ago. The dashboard has its complete collection of Rolls Royce script gauges and controls that have been well preserved and are in very good original condition. There is a folding cloth covering that can be used to cover the driver during inclement weather. The rear passenger's compartment is extremely well presented. It is finished in a tan, cloth fabric, which is complemented by polished wood trim panels and nickel plated accents. The interior remains in very nice condition and shows only minimal signs of wear and aging. The divider window assembly has been in the "up" position for many years and will likely require some servicing in order to perform properly again. With the exception of a missing privacy curtain and a damaged rear door assist rope, the interior is complete with two folding jump seats, folding armrests and vanities.
This 1926 Phantom I is well equipped with several period and factory options such as King of the Road headlamps with matching, oversized fender lights, CAV dual spot lights and tail lights, a rear mounted, contoured trunk, and dual side-mounted spare tires. Of course, the famous Rolls Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" mascot adorns the radiator. Under the hood, the original engine #0I45 appears to be very original and correct. Since this is one of the earlier Phantom I's built, it retains the desirable cast iron cylinder head, which is more reliable than the later aluminum heads. The engine retains its dual distributor and magneto ignition systems, the correct carburetor, vacuum tank, generator and starter assemblies. The engine starts easily and idles well. The original four-speed, right hand shift transmission assembly shifts smoothly and accurately. The car retains its original 23" Dunlop wire wheels with older, replacement tires.
Unlike most vehicles of this period, this 1926 Rolls Royce has never been disassembled. 57DC has only been cosmetically restored as needed and today, remains in very good, mostly original condition. It will be a welcomed candidate for Classic Car Club of America and Rolls Royce Owner's Club events and will certainly be a focal point of any collection.
More description Early Phantom I Sedanca De Ville by Barker & Co. Classic Rolls Royce engineering in a coach built Town Car designed to be chauffeur driven with seating for 4 rear passengers. Survives with an excellent body and solid wood construction. Showcasing an older, well preserved cosmetic restoration today and just 59,000 miles on the odometer! CCCA eligible and candidate for Rolls Royce Owners Club events.
Rolls Royce never produced its own coachwork, but supplied the new owner with a chassis that was equipped with a radiator, hood, dashboard and fenders if desired. The new owner would then have a custom body built to his or her specifications and fitted to the Rolls Royce chassis. This 1926 Rolls Royce Phantom I, chassis number 57DC was sent to the well-known British coachbuilder, Barker & Company who fitted it with a popular body style known as the Sedanca de Ville. Barker's Sedanca de Ville was a town car with seating for four in the rear and an exposed front chauffer's seat that had a retractable top covering. Unlike most formal cars of this period, which were large and bulky looking, this model was narrow, sporty and well-balanced in design.
The history of this 1926 Phantom I is well known and documented. Based on the build cards and service history records retained from the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts club, chassis number 57DC was completed on July of 1926 and sold to a Mrs. Birkin of Hyde Park Gardens in London. Prior to being sold to Mrs. Birkin, this car was used as a trials car both by Rolls Royce and by Barker. The term "Trials Car", as used by Rolls Royce, indicates that this vehicle was used for demonstration purposes for a short period of time before being sold. Records of the car kept by Rolls Royce indicate that the car went through a series of different owners prior to being sold to a L.J. Thompson in 1946. During this twenty-year period, 57DC was maintained by Rolls Royce dealers. The records documenting its ownership and service history during this period are included with the sale.
Today, 57DC remains in very original and well-preserved condition. The mileage indicated is approximately 59,000. Interestingly, the original service records indicate of mileage of nearly 48,000 while it was still being maintained by Rolls Royce prior to WWII, meaning it has been driven just 11,000 in the last 70 years. The original Barker Sedanca de Ville body remains in extremely solid condition. The door open and close with the authority and precision expected from a high quality, coach-built motorcar. The body shows no signs of damage or neglect. The wood inner structures appear tight and solid throughout. All of the sheet metal and aluminum body panels and fenders are original, straight and solid. The ivory and black paint appear to have been applied several decades ago. While showing overall signs of wear and aging, the painted surfaces still show extremely well with a warm and pleasant glow. The black fabric top covering shows well and was likely replaced when the body was refinished
The front driver's compartment is finished with a red leather seat that is in good condition and was likely recovered many years ago. The dashboard has its complete collection of Rolls Royce script gauges and controls that have been well preserved and are in very good original condition. There is a folding cloth covering that can be used to cover the driver during inclement weather. The rear passenger's compartment is extremely well presented. It is finished in a tan, cloth fabric, which is complemented by polished wood trim panels and nickel plated accents. The interior remains in very nice condition and shows only minimal signs of wear and aging. The divider window assembly has been in the "up" position for many years and will likely require some servicing in order to perform properly again. With the exception of a missing privacy curtain and a damaged rear door assist rope, the interior is complete with two folding jump seats, folding armrests and vanities.
This 1926 Phantom I is well equipped with several period and factory options such as King of the Road headlamps with matching, oversized fender lights, CAV dual spot lights and tail lights, a rear mounted, contoured trunk, and dual side-mounted spare tires. Of course, the famous Rolls Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" mascot adorns the radiator. Under the hood, the original engine #0I45 appears to be very original and correct. Since this is one of the earlier Phantom I's built, it retains the desirable cast iron cylinder head, which is more reliable than the later aluminum heads. The engine retains its dual distributor and magneto ignition systems, the correct carburetor, vacuum tank, generator and starter assemblies. The engine starts easily and idles well. The original four-speed, right hand shift transmission assembly shifts smoothly and accurately. The car retains its original 23" Dunlop wire wheels with older, replacement tires.
Unlike most vehicles of this period, this 1926 Rolls Royce has never been disassembled. 57DC has only been cosmetically restored as needed and today, remains in very good, mostly original condition. It will be a welcomed candidate for Classic Car Club of America and Rolls Royce Owner's Club events and will certainly be a focal point of any collection.
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Established in 1994, the St. Louis Car Museum & Sales has provided special interest vehicles and motorcycles to collectors and enthusiasts around the globe. Our variety of inventory is a testament to our passion for special interest vehicles of all kinds. Read below to learn more about us or check out ourinventory of classic cars.

We actively buy, sell, and trade everything from antiques and classics to muscle and European sports cars, vintage motorcycles, and automobilia. All vehicles are displayed in our combined 85,000+ square feet of Swiss Track Tile Flooringand climate controlled complex in St. Louis, Missouri just 10 minutes from Lambert International airport.

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