Highlights

• Currently based in France, but UK registered
• 7,668cc I6 powerplant with 4-speed manual transmission
• Older restoration, completed in 1975
• Swathe of period paperwork 
• Thrupp & Maberley coachbuilt cabriolet
• Will be fitted with a central rear-view mirror and discreet indicators before auction end
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Built in 1927 by Rolls-Royce of Derby, England
• Coachbuilt by Thrupp & Maberley of London
• The vehicle was built as a cabriolet, relatively rare in UK examples
• First ordered by Rootes Ltd for F. A. White Esq. of Carlisle Mansions, London
• The build sheet notes extras including:
  • Nickel-plated lighting set, door handles, bonnet catches and horn
  • Smiths 8-Day clock
• The car was first registered on September 15th 1927
• The car has a full service record until 1938
• In 1972 the car was registered to P.J. Knighton
• It was then restored by Coldwell Engineering 
• From here it was sold to well-known collector & Triumph financier, John Bloor
• In 1981 it then changed hands to a Mr. Geary, who had bought it for his father
• We note the engraved initials of this owner on the trunk’s nickel hinge plates
• In 1987 the car won the Phantom 1 Class at the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast Club rally
• Since then, the car has been lightly used and always kept in secure dry storage
• Currently indicates 82,310 miles on a five-figure odometer
• The car’s history file seems to indicate this may well be accurate
• Currently based in France, but UK-registered
• Tuned and serviced less than 200 miles ago
• MOT exempt and last tested in 2015
• Paperwork file includes:
  • Original build sheet
  • Original service record from 1927 to 1938
  • Old MOT certificates
  • 1970s registration book
  • Paperwork for the 1987 Enthusiast Club Rally in which the car won
  • Photocopy of the assembly and equipment sheet
  • Photocopies of period test and service cards
    
    

The Condition

• Impeccable dual-cowl coachwork in a four-door open tourer
• Full hood with only gentle marks, no rips or tears
• Large rear motoring trunk in fine order
• Burgundy and black paintwork with plenty of shine and gloss
• Wire spoke wheels with a full set of excellent-looking tyres
• Underside and chassis look in excellent order
• Brightwork is nicely kept with no significant faults we can spot
• The vendor notes minor blemishes to the wings, but these are very difficult to spot
• Original branding all in situ, including the famous “Spirit of Ecstasy”
• Impressive period interior in biscuit leather
• Upholstery in excellent order throughout with a peasant patina
• No rips or tears, and only soft creasing to the plump bolsters
• We note the embossed Rolls-Royce monogram to the doors
• Dashboard in good order with only light wear to the instruments
• This includes the original Smiths Clock and multi-function steering wheel
• Considering these are nearing 100 years old, they look exceptional
• Burgundy carpets with biscuit trim are in excellent order
• Ultimately, this is a simply exceptional car

The Mechanics

• 7,668cc I6 powerplant 
• 4-speed manual transmission
• Fully restored in the 70s and little used since
• The history confirms less than 2,000 miles have been done in 25+ years
• The engine bay looks in simply excellent, period-accurate order
• No signs of leaks or corrosion
• The vendor reports that the engine is quiet and has plenty of pull
• The car is starting first time with no fuss
• We’ve no reports of leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
• Oil pressure and temperature are reportedly steady
• Original undertrays are still extant 

 

BEFORE YOU BUY