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1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Owen Drophead Sedanca Coupe: A Rare Gem at Auction

1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Owen Drophead Sedanca Coupe

Imagine cruising through the city streets in the 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom, the OG gangster ride that once made cops break a sweat. It's not just a classic car; it's a movie scene waiting to happen! Get ready to live out your gangster fantasy because guess what? One of these iconic 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantoms just hit the auction block. Your chance to bring the old-school swagger home is finally here!


1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Owen Drophead Sedanca Coupe by J. Gurney Nutting


The quintessential Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental, the "Owen" drophead sedanca coupe by J. Gurney Nutting, is a remarkable embodiment of performance and elegance. Chassis number 82PY, among the limited 18 original models, flaunts the distinctive Gurney Nutting trunk and rare double rear-mounted spares that elongate its iconic lines. Its history is woven with tales, once owned by Cedric Treherne-Thomas, a Le Mans racer, and later by eclectic characters like American banker James R. Herbert Boone and West Coast collectors Fred Prophet and Barry Hon.

This vintage gem, now in a well-preserved restoration, mesmerizes in a deep blue hue with russet brown leather interiors, sporting accessories like polished aluminum wheel discs and Grebel spotlights. Accompanied by Rolls-Royce Foundation build documents, ownership history, and a complete toolkit, this example showcases exquisite craftsmanship and exceptional design—fit for both display at a concours and graceful, swift motoring. A cherished piece of history and an epitome of style, this Phantom II Continental resonates as a treasure in automotive heritage.


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