1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Shooting Brake
- Engine
- 7.7L OHV inline-six, single twin-jet carburetor, ~120 bhp
- Colour
- Dark green
A 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II originally delivered as a Weymann fabric-bodied saloon, subsequently rebodied as a Shooting Brake. Passing through notable British ownership — including the Earl of Moray, a descendant of King James V of Scotland, whose collection also housed the Le Mans Alfa Romeo 2.9 Aerodynamic Coupé and Count Zborowski's Hispano-Suiza — the car was later acquired by American collector Charles Bickley, restored to its current dark green livery, and displayed in his Woodie World museum. The interior retains three rows of green leather seating, original walnut fittings, and a ribbed wooden headliner.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$181,500
- 1962 →Acquisition unknownEarl of Morayfull documentation
Well-known Scottish collector and sportsman, a descendant of King James V of Scotland; the car was kept alongside other significant vehicles including a Le Mans Alfa Romeo and a Hispano-Suiza formerly owned by Count Zborowski. Acquisition confirmed by Rolls-Royce Foundation records.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryS.C. Harrisonpartial documentation
First registered owner, based in Birmingham; the car was delivered to him as a Weymann fabric-bodied saloon.
- Date unknownPrivate saleW.F. Playerpartial documentation
Nottingham-based owner who acquired the car within roughly ten months of first delivery; the worn fabric body was subsequently replaced with a Shooting Brake body during this period or thereafter.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCharles Bickleypartial documentation
Florida-based collector who sourced the car approximately two decades after the Earl of Moray acquired it; had the car restored and refinished in dark green, then displayed it in his Woodie World museum.
Competition
- —Rolls-Royce Owners' ClubRolls-Royce Owners' Club events
Car was exhibited or participated at multiple RROC gatherings; specific events and dates not stated.
- —Classic Car Club of AmericaClassic Car Club of America events
Car took part in CCCA events including multi-day touring caravans on more than one occasion; no specific dates provided.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Original Weymann fabric-bodied saloon coachwork was replaced with a Shooting Brake body, prompted by deterioration of the fabric bodywork over the serviceable chassis.
The rebodying occurred at an unspecified date after original delivery, during the early ownership period.
- —Restoration
The car underwent a restoration following its importation to the United States by Charles Bickley, including a repaint to its current dark green finish.
Work was carried out in the United States; precise date and workshop not stated in the prose.
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