• Rolls-Royce Phantom I Cabriolet by Manessius 1925
RM Auctions - 'Sporting Classics of Monaco' 1 May 2010

Lot sold

USD 151 538 - 212 153

EUR 125 000 - 175 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 151 538 - 212 153

EUR 125 000 - 175 000 (listed)

 
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1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I

Cabriolet by Manessius
RM Auctions - 'Sporting Classics of Monaco' 1 May 2010 | London

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1925
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Dark Navy
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: 'Sporting Classics of Monaco'
May 1, 2010
AUCTION:
May 1, 2010
6:00pm - 10:00pm GMT
(viewing starts at 10:00am GMT)
PREVIEW:
April 30, 2010
10:00am - 5:00pm GMT
May 1, 2010
10:00am - 5:00pm GMT
GALA RECEPTION:
April 30, 2010
7:00pm - 10:00pm GMT
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue for 70 euros. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale. Catalogues are available to order online.
AUCTION LOCATION
The Grimaldi Forum
10, avenue Princesse Grace
98000, Monaco
Chassis No.
59LC
Estimate:
€125.000-€175.000
AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Saturday, May 1, 2010
40/50 hp, 7,668 cc overhead-valve six-cylinder engine, dual ignition with coil and magneto, four-speed manual gearbox, solid front axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and live rear axle with cantilever leaf springs, four-wheel servo-assisted brakes. Wheelbase: 3,639 mm (143.25")
Rolls-Royce introduced the New Phantom, later to be known as