1967 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM V LIMOUSINE COACHWORK BY MULLINER PARK WARD Chassis No. 5LVF123 Black with red leather interior Engine: V8, 6,230cc, 200bhp (est.) at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Brakes: drums all round; Suspension: front, independent coil springs, wishbones,, rear, live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, lever arm hydraulic dampers. Left hand drive. The Rolls-Royce Phantom V is the ultimate post war coachbuilt car. It was a series launched after the Silver Wraith--the previous top-of-the-line model that was phased out when the Silver Cloud was introduced in 1956; however the Silver Cloud was a "mass-produced" car and it simply would not do to replace the Wraith with less than a coachbuilt car. Built at Crewe, the Phantom V was launched at Earl's Court Motor Show in 1959, though only two were delivered that year. Amazingly for a car so heavy, 'Motor', the British magazine, reported reaching a speed of 101mph with their test car. The Phantom V remained in production for nine years. The Phantom V was based on the mechanicals of the Silver Cloud II, using its light-alloy V8 engine and Hydramatic automatic transmission. Its wheelbase, in order to afford the room "royals" were accustomed to, was lengthened by 22 inches. The wheel tracks were also wider and wider tires were used. In 1968 Rolls quietly started to build Phantom VIs, which were only lightly-modified Phantom Vs. Gradually the price of new Phantom VIs was to reach over $300,000, making any older Phantom V look like a bargain by comparison. Phantom Vs were purchased by a very distinguished list of customers including the Royal Family of England, Heads of State, Embassies, individuals such as Pierre Cartier and Bill Harrah. Chassis No. 5LVF123 was delivered in May of 1967 to the Emir of Kuwait. It is one of the last VF series chassis and is highly unusual in that it has an attractive red leather interior in the front and rear with matching carpets and lambs wool rugs. The cocktail cabinet is fitted with Edinburgh crystal and the armrest has the original compact notebook with pencil and cigarette case. A Blaupunkt stereo has been installed sympathetically with no modification to the original dashboard and the original radio has been retained and is included with the car. The odometer reads 85,000 kilometers, approximately 50,000 miles, and there is documentation that supports the present mileage. In April of 1989 a major service was completed which included overhauling the power steering pump, power steering cam and hoses, replacing the rear axle seals, overhaul of brake servo, and the tranmission was removed and overhauled. The interior is believed to be original and reconditioned. The wood throughout the car is in very good overall condition. Chassis 5LVF123 was shipped to California in approximately 1980. The flag staffs on the front fenders and siren fitted to the car give indication to its illustrious history.
1967 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM V LIMOUSINE COACHWORK BY MULLINER PARK WARD Chassis No. 5LVF123 Black with red leather interior Engine: V8, 6,230cc, 200bhp (est.) at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Brakes: drums all round; Suspension: front, independent coil springs, wishbones,, rear, live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, lever arm hydraulic dampers. Left hand drive. The Rolls-Royce Phantom V is the ultimate post war coachbuilt car. It was a series launched after the Silver Wraith--the previous top-of-the-line model that was phased out when the Silver Cloud was introduced in 1956; however the Silver Cloud was a "mass-produced" car and it simply would not do to replace the Wraith with less than a coachbuilt car. Built at Crewe, the Phantom V was launched at Earl's Court Motor Show in 1959, though only two were delivered that year. Amazingly for a car so heavy, 'Motor', the British magazine, reported reaching a speed of 101mph with their test car. The Phantom V remained in production for nine years. The Phantom V was based on the mechanicals of the Silver Cloud II, using its light-alloy V8 engine and Hydramatic automatic transmission. Its wheelbase, in order to afford the room "royals" were accustomed to, was lengthened by 22 inches. The wheel tracks were also wider and wider tires were used. In 1968 Rolls quietly started to build Phantom VIs, which were only lightly-modified Phantom Vs. Gradually the price of new Phantom VIs was to reach over $300,000, making any older Phantom V look like a bargain by comparison. Phantom Vs were purchased by a very distinguished list of customers including the Royal Family of England, Heads of State, Embassies, individuals such as Pierre Cartier and Bill Harrah. Chassis No. 5LVF123 was delivered in May of 1967 to the Emir of Kuwait. It is one of the last VF series chassis and is highly unusual in that it has an attractive red leather interior in the front and rear with matching carpets and lambs wool rugs. The cocktail cabinet is fitted with Edinburgh crystal and the armrest has the original compact notebook with pencil and cigarette case. A Blaupunkt stereo has been installed sympathetically with no modification to the original dashboard and the original radio has been retained and is included with the car. The odometer reads 85,000 kilometers, approximately 50,000 miles, and there is documentation that supports the present mileage. In April of 1989 a major service was completed which included overhauling the power steering pump, power steering cam and hoses, replacing the rear axle seals, overhaul of brake servo, and the tranmission was removed and overhauled. The interior is believed to be original and reconditioned. The wood throughout the car is in very good overall condition. Chassis 5LVF123 was shipped to California in approximately 1980. The flag staffs on the front fenders and siren fitted to the car give indication to its illustrious history.
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
