Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental
| Manufacturer: | Rolls-Royce |
|---|---|
| Model: | Phantom II Continental |
| Year of Manufacture: | TBA |
| Coachwork: | Barker |
| Body Style: | 4 door 4 light saloon |
This chassis was the prototype Phantom II Continental built for the personal use of Sir Henry Royce, and is considered one of the company’s most important cars; Rolls-Royce had made a number of short chassis PII’s to special order and design engineer Ivan Evernden was convinced that R-R should have sporting car in the catalogue. He had approached Conduit Street (London Showroom and Sales Office) to try to persuade them that they should order it but they were not keen – so he talked Sir Henry into it!
Thus the Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental was created and Barker, in conjunction with R-R, designed the beautiful and lightweight body and it was painted with a pearlescent finish. It may have been the first!
Imitation pearls were painted with a clear lacquer, some colouring and ground-up fish scales and this was the method chosen by Evernden. The appearance was striking and the prototype, Rolls-Royce Continental PII arrived to a blaze of publicity.
As can be seen from the images below Alpine Eagle completely rebuilt the car to original condition.
ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL
Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental
The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of Rolls-Royce’s 40/50 hp models, replacing the New Phantom in 1929. It used an improved version of the Phantom I engine in an all-new chassis. A “Continental” version, with a short wheelbase and stiffer springs, was offered.
