Highlights
- Originally delivered to the Pakistani Presidential house in 1967
- Retains presidential features including door crests and roof transit lamp
- Used to transport clients to a Royal Wedding when owned by Cockpit/Paragon Hotel
- Low mileage of 42,500 supported by MOT history
- In current ownership since 2011
The Appeal
The Phantom is a deeply, irrevocably stately car - the utmost luxury in a highly distinguished, slab-sided package. Only 516 of these were built between 1959 and 1968, and many saw themselves travelling with heads of state. Crewe had practically built the car with this in mind, having built the Phantom V with a low final drive ratio that allowed it to 'walk' in parades.
This example is a perfect reflection of exactly that. Originally ordered for the Pakistani President's estate, this fanciful limousine became a fixture as part of his official entourage, carrying a roof-mounted lamp (to signal the president was on board) and a particularly stately, crested two-tone livery.
From what can be ascertained, the car was repatriated to British climes in 1995, and would later see usage with a luxurious hotel in the Capital, where it was reportedly used for guests at a Royal Wedding. With documented low mileage and careful ownership history since being imported to the UK in 1995, this Phantom V boasts a truly unique provenance and an impressive stock of paperwork. What an opportunity!
This example is a perfect reflection of exactly that. Originally ordered for the Pakistani President's estate, this fanciful limousine became a fixture as part of his official entourage, carrying a roof-mounted lamp (to signal the president was on board) and a particularly stately, crested two-tone livery.
From what can be ascertained, the car was repatriated to British climes in 1995, and would later see usage with a luxurious hotel in the Capital, where it was reportedly used for guests at a Royal Wedding. With documented low mileage and careful ownership history since being imported to the UK in 1995, this Phantom V boasts a truly unique provenance and an impressive stock of paperwork. What an opportunity!
History and Paperwork
- Originally ordered from UK dealer Jack Barclay
- Delivered to the Pakistani President's House on 4th December 1967
- Provenance confirmed by the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club
- Imported to the UK in 1995 by a well-known classic car dealer who kept it for 4 years
- Purchased by Cockpit Hotel Ltd/Paragon Hotel in 1999 and used for client transport, including attendance at a Royal Wedding
- Acquired by the current owner in 2011, who has used it occasionally in good weather
- MOT valid until March 2026
- Originally registered as JEX 304, now wearing registration PHR650F
- Low mileage of 42,500 is supported by the MOT history
The Condition
- The vendor states the car is in very good condition both inside and out
- Finished in a white and blue two-tone livery that perfectly suits the car's stately lines
- Bodywork presents well for its age
- Brightwork in fine order
- Retains presidential features, including crests on the doors and the special roof lamp
- Attractive colour-matched wheelset
- Underside is in good order
- Interior trim appears to be in fine fettle
- No sign of any rips or tears, and all instruments are clean and well-presented
- Interior appears to have had the rear seats changed from cloth to leather, either before delivery or subsequently
- Window division is currently not working and may require a new regulator
The Mechanics
- 6.2-litre V8 engine
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- Engine bay in excellent order
- No reports of any mechanical issues
- The vendor reports the car is a pleasure to drive
- Has been used only occasionally in good weather by the current owner since 2011
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