1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Croydon Convertible Coupe by Brewster скачать в хорошем качестве

1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Croydon Convertible Coupe by Brewster

1931 Rolls Royce PII by Brewster Chassis no. AJS239 Ready for immediate concours exhibition or touring, and welcomed at all major shows and driving events. The Phantom II is considered the pinnacle of prewar Rolls Royce design as it combined the classic styling of the earlier Phantom I with a number of major mechanical improvements. With a huge 120 bhp, 7,668 cc OHV inline six-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission and 150" wheelbase, the PII was a bigger and faster version of the PI. To American collectors, the most prized of the PII models are the left hand drive AJS and AMS series cars. A total of only 125 LHD chassis were built in England with most shipped to the United States to be bodied by the prestigious Brewster coachbuilding house. This car, number 239AJS, had its chassis built and tested in early 1931. It was delivered to New York later in the year where it was bodied by Brewster as Croydon Convertible Coupe body and sold to Frank M. Gould, grandson and heir of railroad baron Jay Gould. There were 9 open Croydons built plus one which was soon converted to a convertible sedan in period. Considered one of the most sporty bodies, these cars featured full length hoods and bucket seats as well as a metal integrated trunk with all tools needed to service the car. 239AJS is the only known Croydon built without a cowl vent which provides 6' of uninterrupted hood. With a known history from new, 239AJS was purchased by Daniel Mouton of Beaumont, Texas in 2001. Mr. Mouton had desired a Croydon for decades and was thrilled to acquire this one. Following considerable research, he began a 10 incredibly expensive restoration. It was ultimately finished by D&D Restoration in Covington, Ohio, in time to win a class award at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The following year it won Best in Class at the Amelia Island Concours. Mostly unseen for the last 14 years it has recently undergone extensive sorting and is ready to be shown or toured. One of the most expensive cars sold in America in the 1930s at $19,000. Documented history from new. Factory records from the RREC Incredible restoration with full documentation. Perfectly sorted. Adjustable bucket seats to accommodate tall and larger drivers. Only known car with full length hood and no cowl vent Rare sporty 2 door open Croydon body