Coachwork by Brewster

Engine - 7,668 cubic centimeter Overhead Valve inline-six
Transmission - 4-speed
Horsepower - 120 bhp
Production - 125 left hand drive Phantom IIs of all body styles made

The Rolls Royce Phantom II chassis, often referred to as simply the PII, was the last design Henry Royce executed himself, passing away shortly after in 1933. This chassis served as the last iteration of the company’s famed 40/50 HP models, and incorporated vast changes compared to its Phantom I predecessor. The PII utilized a chassis much more similar to the smaller 20 HP Rolls Royce model, and came in two wheelbase lengths of 144” and 150”. The combustion chambers received a full redesign and a new aluminum cross-flow head made for performance improvements.

Although the American market for high end automobiles had suffered drastically in the 1930s, there remained a loyal contingency who sought out automobiles such as Rolls Royce. 125 Phantom IIs were produced in the “American” market configuration, with an eventual 116 being delivered to the States to be fit with coachwork from American firms. Of the numerous body styles offered, the Newmarket Convertible Sedan by Brewster proved popular among consumers, both on the PI and PII chassis.

The chassis seen here, 217AMS, was originally affixed to the Henley Roadster body found in our collection. As was not uncommon for the era, the owner swapped for upgraded coachwork early in the chassis’ life. The Phantom IIs have become one of the most sought after pre-war Rolls Royce’s in today’s collecting realm, largely due to the model's unparalleled performance and sophisticated designs.