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The Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, chassis number PRH4622, was built in 1971 in an exclusive series limited to just 374 examples, produced between 1968 and 1990. The Phantom VI is a direct evolution of the Phantom V, retaining its imposing silhouette while incorporating significant mechanical improvements. In the case of the PRH4622, it is powered by a 6, 230cc (6. 2-litre) V8 engine, fed by two SU carburettors, coupled to a four-speed automatic gearbox. This powertrain, combined with four-wheel drum brakes and independent double-wishbone front suspension (and a rigid leaf-sprung rear axle), offered a smooth and majestic ride, true to the brand's philosophy. Like all models of its generation, this Phantom VI was based on a separate chassis, which allowed great flexibility in adapting the bodywork to the customer's wishes. The bodywork of the PRH4622 was created by Mulliner Park Ward, a historic Rolls-Royce coachbuilder specialising in luxury limousines. Its design retained the classic, sober lines of the Phantom V, with an overall length approaching six metres, and an attention to artisanal detail in its manufacture, finishes and interior. The PRH4622 was designed as a closed limousine, with no trace of a later transformation into a landaulet, convertible or armoured version. Unlike the armoured Alpha variants or the rare convertible examples, this unit remained faithful to the model's traditional configuration, with no known structural modifications. Historically, the Phantom VI has been used by the British royal family, as well as other royal houses and heads of state. It was the last Rolls-Royce model to be built on a separate chassis, marking the end of an era before the arrival of the Phantom VII in 2003. Its majestic character, extreme level of personalisation and all-round craftsmanship made it a symbol of elegance and exclusivity, and the verified history of PRH4622 confirms that it remained in private ownership for several decades. Its only documented public appearance dates back to an auction in Oxford in 2010. Since then, no official details are known of any restoration, modification or change of ownership, suggesting that it is likely to be held by a collector or enthusiast wishing to preserve the discretion characteristic of this type of vehicle. In summary, the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI PRH4622 is an authentic example of classic British luxury, built with hand-crafted precision in 1971, powered by a large-displacement V8 engine, and featuring imposing and refined bodywork by Mulliner Park Ward. Its fully verified history makes it an iconic witness to the last great era of traditional Rolls-Royce craftsmanship, before the modern era.
