1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Harrison Four Light.

1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Harrison Sports Saloon with division.

Registration no. GF 8793
Chassis no. 167 XJ
Engine no. FC 75

Chassis number '167 XJ' was ordered on 23 rd October 1929 by Car Mart Ltd of Park Lane. London for their valued customer. U J Phillipson of Richmond. Yorkshire. whose London address was The Marlborough Club in Pall Mall.

The short chassis was specified and the enclosed drive four light sports saloon coachwork. with accommodation for six passengers. was entrusted to Harrison & Son of Stanhope Street. London. '167 XJ' features Harrison's 'British Flexible' coachwork produced by its subsidiary. British Flexible Coachworks Ltd. which had been set up in 1927 to build bodies using its patented method of lightweight fabric construction employing felt joints in the wooden frame and screws encased in rubber bushes.

Two spare wheel carriers were specified and a special 28-gallon fuel tank was provided for the longer tour. The car was delivered in April 1930.

Acquired by connoisseur collector. the late Terry Cohn. the Phantom was purchased by the previous owner at Bonhams & Brooks' auction at the R-REC's Annual Rally at Towcester Racecourse in June 2001 (Lot 721) when a selection of Terry's Rolls-Royces were offered for sale. After acquisition the engine underwent a complete rebuild. the electrics were rewired. the dynamo overhauled. the radiator re-cored and the rear springs rebuilt. Additionally. the car has been fitted with a Tim Payne overdrive. full-flow oil filter. stainless steel exhaust system. new P 100 headlights and new side mirrors.

This car is illustrated in Those Elegant Rolls-Royce (page 285) and is now replendent in attractive cream over brown livery with beige leather upholstery to the front compartment and brown velour to the rear. Added refinements include a cocktail cabinet with decanters and glasses. and re-veneered walnut woodwork. while other noteworthy features include twin chromed trumpet horns. a rear mounted luggage trunk and whitewall tyres.

Extensively rallied to the South of France and Germany as well as the UK. '167 XJ' drives beautifully cruising effortlessly at 60 mph and possessing powerful brakes. The engine is quite & very long legged due to the overdrive being fitted easily running in modern traffic.

The car is offered with old-style logbook. sundry restoration invoices. current Mo T/tax and Swansea V 5 registration document. A very well looked after example offered from enthusiast ownership. this beautiful Phantom II is in fine condition. We are giving the car a full service prior to sale so the car will be absolutely ready for extended summer touring.

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