1930 RR Phantom II by Chapron
Bonhams
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Summary
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1930 RR Phantom II by Chapron In 1955 a pair of new cars came from Crewe: the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I and the Bentley S1. Sharing a chassis, running gear and most bodywork, the elegant new cars retained the separate frame of earlier Bentley and Rolls-Royce models, but came standard with four-door steel coachwork. Front suspension was independent by unequal-length wishbones and coil springs, while a live rear axle followed behind on semi-elliptic leaf springs.
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Front brakes were hydraulic, while a mechanical linkage actuated the rear units. Power came from a revised version of the company's 4.9-liter F-head straight-six, which drove the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Major changes came under that imposing bonnet for the fall of 1959.
Gone was the old-fashioned six, replaced by a 6,230cc overhead valve V-8. Although horsepower figures were never released, power rose, as did torque and performance. The car may have weighed a considerable 4,424 pounds, but it would still reach 60 mph in 10.
9 seconds. As with the S1 and Silver Cloud I, the big visual differences were right up front, where the V-shaped radiator shell and flying "B" signified the Bentley, while the flat, classical radiator shell and Spirit of Ecstasy heralded the Rolls-Royce that followed. Other details included badging, general trim and wheel trims.
By the time the Bentley S2 on offer was built in 1962, the V-8 had been improved to solve early reliability issues. The big V-8 of this car is very presentable and starts easily and runs quietly and smoothly. Estimated at about 200 horsepower, there's plenty of power to both pull this big car and run the optional air conditioning system.
Cosmetically restored between 1991 and 1994, the body was stripped to bare metal and refinished in the correct Sable over grey paint. The respray was to a high standard and remains in very good condition. The vendor reports that much of the chrome was replaced and it, too, remains in good condition.
Inside, the woodwork is very attractive and includes a singe picnic table in front and a pair in the rear. The original leather is supple and has a nice patina, while the carpets and headliner were replaced. Mechanical work included all major mechanical assemblies, gaskets, tubing and replacement of most electrical components.
New brakes and white sidewall tires have also been fitted. The only upgrades are the installation of front and rear lap belts and a battery cut-off switch. This very attractive S2 comes complete with its original electrically retracting radio antenna, Smith radio and clock, and power windows.
Also included is the original purchase order, sales brochure and factory tool kit. A lovely and usable example, this S2 simply needs an owner able to drive it more frequently than its current custodian, who has lavished much attention on the car over the past decade and a half.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Aug 1, '03
Listing history
1 appearance- 8/1/2003BonhamsUnsold· this listing$22k
Final bid
$22k
#7 of Phantom IIs in 2003
Top 40% of all listings in 2003
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