1932 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental-spec Open Tourer by Hooper
- Engine
- 7.7L OHV inline-six, single two-jet carburetor, ~120 bhp
- Colour
- British Racing Green
Chassis 110MY is a Rolls-Royce Phantom II ordered in October 1932 by an American client and delivered to London coachbuilder Hooper, who bodied it as an open tourer with roll-up windows suited to East Coast conditions. Unusually for an American-market car, it was specified with a Continental-type engine, springs, and shock absorbers, making it a high-performance machine in formal dress. Remaining in one family for nearly three decades, it was subsequently restored by marque specialists and is documented by original build records.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$275,000 – US$375,000
- 1932-10-19 →Factory deliveryA.A. Hutchinsonfull documentation
New York City resident who commissioned the chassis and specified Continental-type mechanical features, with coachwork completed by Hooper in London in late 1933.
- → 1953Acquisition unknownPaul Luteypartial documentation
New York-based owner; sold the car in 1953 to the next custodian.
- 1953 →Private saleKraemer Lukspartial documentation
New Jersey owner who, along with his wife, treasured the vehicle as a family possession for roughly three decades.
- → 1982InheritanceCynthia Luks Martinpartial documentation
Daughter of the Luks family who eventually sold the car in 1982, ending roughly three decades of family ownership.
- 1982 →Private saleEdward Ardispartial documentation
Well-regarded Rolls-Royce collector based in Media, Pennsylvania, who commenced a restoration with assistance from Roy Wilson before selling the car prior to its completion.
- Date unknownInheritanceMrs. Lukspartial documentation
Inherited the car following her husband's tenure; subsequently passed it within the family.
- Date unknownPrivate saleLawrence and Jane MacElreepartial documentation
Pennsylvania-based owners who acquired the car mid-restoration; retained Ardis to continue the work, with final completion carried out by Sam Rawlins Service of Georgia in the late 1990s.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Long-term custodian whose collection is noted for meticulous upkeep; undertook an engine rebuild and radiator replacement during his tenure.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuild
Engine fully rebuilt by the current owner during their period of ownership to maintain the car in reliable running condition.
- —Mechanical
New radiator installed as part of the current owner's ongoing maintenance programme.
- —Restoration
Partial restoration commenced by Edward Ardis with assistance from Roy Wilson; work was left incomplete when Ardis sold the car.
Ardis was retained under contract to continue the restoration after the sale to the MacElrees.
- —RestorationSam Rawlins Service
Full restoration completed by a Georgia-based marque specialist on behalf of the current owner, bringing the project to conclusion after the work begun by Ardis.
Completed in the late 1990s; the finished car presents in British Racing Green with tan leather and burled walnut trim.
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