1927 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Stratford Convertible... - Lot 35 - Osenat

1927 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Stratford Convertible Coupe by Brewster Chassis S84PM - Desirable Phantom I Springfield - Known history since 1953 - Exceptional car - Original bodywork - Current French collector's registration Erratum: we advise our future buyers to install an electric pump, as the original enhancer malfunctions. In 1913, Rolls Royce Managing Director Claude Johnson decided to open an American subsidiary to simplify the import of Silver Ghosts. In 1915, due to the war, Rolls Royce's Derby factory was shut down, forcing the American subsidiary to cease operations. This event prompted Claude Johnson to give the American subsidiary its own factory. This meant that Rolls Royce could distribute its cars on the American market, one of the most important for the brand, without having to depend on Derby or pay customs duties. In 1920, Rolls Royce of America moved to Springfield and began production of the first Silver Ghost chassis. The Brewster coachbuilder, founded in 1810, is closely linked to Rolls Royce's American subsidiary. Between 1914 and 1915, it bodied around a hundred European Silver Ghosts. Between 1920 and 1926, relations between the coachbuilder and the American subsidiary became increasingly close. So much so that in 1926, Rolls Royce of America bought the coachbuilder. First presented in 1925, the Rolls-Royce New Phantom (later known as the Phantom I) featured an all-new six-cylinder overhead-valve engine with a displacement of almost 7.7 liters. In its standard version, it developed 108 hp, a clear improvement on its predecessor. Its chassis, however, remained identical to that of its predecessor, the Silver Ghost, until the introduction of the Phantom II in 1929. The Springfield factory begins production of the New Phantom, with a few modifications to the gearbox and lubrication system to adapt the Phantom to American demands. In 1927, production began in earnest, and 300 chassis rolled off the Springfield production line, including the model we present here: S84PM. Delivered new on February 28, 1927, chassis S84PM was sent directly to Brewster, where it received a Stratford Convertible Coupe body. A photograph taken in front of the Brewster factory bears witness to this achievement. In 1953, the car was acquired by E.R. Jelsma, a Rolls Royce enthusiast and member of the Rolls Royce Owners Club. He kept it until the early 1960s. In 1975, chassis S84PM is featured in John Webb de Cambi's Rolls Royce in America (p85). The car then belonged to Dr. Bewers, an Indiana collector. The car had two further owners in the USA before being imported into Holland in 2011. This first owner kept it until 2018. In 2019, it was acquired by its current owner. During this purchase, the hood, upholstery and trunks were renovated, and a circuit breaker was installed. Since then, this Phantom has been exhibited in a static collection, and has been recommissioned with a view to being sold. However, a general overhaul will be necessary to enable it to drive the beautiful roads of Europe with peace of mind. 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Stratford Convertible Coupe by Brewster Chassis S84PM - Desirable Phantom I Springfield - Known history since 1953 - Exceptional car - Original bodywork - Collector's registration In 1913, Rolls Royce Managing Director Claude Johnson decided to open an American subsidiary to simplify the import of Silver Ghosts. In 1915, due to the war, the Rolls Royce factory in Derby was shut down, forcing the American subsidiary to cease operations. This event prompted Claude Johnson to give the American subsidiary its own factory. This meant that Rolls Royce could distribute its cars on the American market, one of the most important for the brand, without having to depend on Derby or pay customs duties. In 1920, Rolls Royce of America moved to Springfield and began production of the first Silver Ghost chassis. The Brewster coachbuilder, founded in 1810, is closely linked to Rolls Royce's American subsidiary. Between 1914 and 1915, it bodied around a hundred European Silver Ghosts. Between 1920 and 1926, relations between the coachbuilder and the American subsidiary became increasingly close. So much so that in 1926, Rolls Royce of America bought the coachbuilder. First presented in 1925, the Rolls-Royce New Phantom (later known as the Phantom I) featured an all-new six-cylinder overhead-valve engine with a displacement of almost 7.7 liters. In its standard version, it developed 108 hp, a clear improvement on its predecessor. Its chassis, however, remained identical to that of it