1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer
A 1929 Springfield Rolls-Royce Phantom I fitted with the rare Ascot Tourer body, one of only five examples featuring concealed door hinges. Delivered new in April 1929 to the Pittsburgh Rolls-Royce dealership as a demonstrator, it was subsequently owned by a succession of notable figures including architect Stamo Papadaki before passing in 1977 to collector H. Dieter Holterbosch, during whose 33-year tenure the car was professionally restored by Crosthwaite & Gardiner in period-correct colours.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$280,000
- 1929-04-12 → 1929-09-27Factory deliveryM.G. Patton (Rolls-Royce dealer, Pittsburgh)full documentation
Served as a dealer demonstrator vehicle for prospective customers during the initial five months after delivery.
- 1929-09-27 →Private saleJ. Paul Butlerfull documentation
Young sportsman residing in the Squirrel Hill district of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; first private owner of the car.
- → 1937Acquisition unknownMarty Whalenpartial documentation
Prominent New York furniture dealer and businessman of the era; disposed of the car in 1937.
- 1952 →Acquisition unknownStamo Papadakipartial documentation
Contemporary architect based in Washington, Connecticut; registered the vehicle with the RROC starting in 1952.
- 1977 →Acquisition unknownH. Dieter Holterboschpartial documentation
US importer for Lowenbrau beer and an enthusiastic collector of significant automobiles; commissioned a period-correct restoration by Crosthwaite & Gardiner and kept the car for approximately 33 years, using it at family events.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFred Wilseapartial documentation
Resident of New Preston, Connecticut; followed Papadaki in the ownership chain.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationCrosthwaite & Gardiner
A full restoration carried out in historically appropriate colours during the Holterbosch ownership period; the undercarriage was noted as still presenting in near-restored condition at the time of sale.
Commissioned during H. Dieter Holterbosch's ownership, which began in 1977 and lasted approximately 33 years.
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