Our Amazing 1937 All-Weather Air-Conditioned Rolls Royce Phantom III Limousine

• Total Phantom III production by all independent coachbuilders (1935 – 1939) 710 vehicles – introduced chassis and drive train improvements and 100mph performance
• Hooper Coachbuilt design offered maximum passenger comfort and luxury for dashing arrivals and departures at special events, activities and venues
• Your Chauffeur sits separately in front compartment that has removable roof panel
• Air-Conditioned Glass Enclosed Passenger Compartment
• Two Front facing Jump seats for additional passenger capacity
• Flat Floor design for ease of movement in Passenger compartment
• Opposing direction doors for wonderful ease of Entrance and Exit
• State-of-the-Art sound system AM/FM/CD/ with a 12 disc CD player
• Two Toned: Rolls-Royce White Everflex over Old English White

The Rolls Royce Phantom III (1936-1939)

When the Phantom III was unveiled in 1935 it was the most technically advanced car in the world and many believe the best car ever made. Total Phantom III production by all independent coachbuilders (1935 – 1939) was 710 vehicles and introduced chassis and drive train improvements and 100mph performance
It was fitted with a V12 engine, which was probably an inevitable development as the company was already manufacturing aero engines in this configuration. By having a brand new general motors-type independent front suspension it had superb riding and handling and could maintain 80 mph with continuous reliability. The new suspension enabled the radiator and engine to be moved further forward on the shortened chassis, giving coachbuilders scope to build very spacious bodywork.

History:
The Rolls-Royce automobile has a history and mystique and has always had an imposing presence “When you arrive in a Rolls, you are making a statement.’’ It has been said that more than 60% of all Rolls Royce motorcars built are still road-worthy. The oldest is a 1904, 10 hp, owned by Mr. T. Love in Scotland.

It’s the lap of luxury on four wheels. The car, with Rolls-Royce’s famous flying lady hood ornament (called The Spirit of Ecstasy) and tall radiator grill, and a luxurious interior of the finest upholstery and wood-detailing.

Rolls-Royce's roots go back 101 years. Englishman Henry Royce formed a company in 1900 that made machines and electrical devices, including doorbells and cranes, says Bob Austin, a spokesman for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. At the time, cars were quite crude, noisy and unreliable. With his knowledge of machinery, he figured he could build a better car and, in 1903, he did.

Meanwhile, Charles Rolls, an English adventurer, sportsman and lover of automobiles, was aggravated that the best racing cars of the day were French. “Someone told him about Henry Royce and the wonderful new car that he had developed,’’ Austin says. Royce met with Rolls, drove the car and agreed to sell every car he could build. In December 1904, the Rolls-Royce company was established.

Then came the parade of classic models with names such as the Silver Ghost in 1907, the Phantom in 1925, the Phantom III in 1936, the coach built Silver Wraith in1939, the production Silver Cloud in 1955, Silver Shadow in 1965, Corniche in 1971, 1980’s Silver Spirit and Silver Spur, and the Silver Seraph in 1998.

Rolls-Royce always has been known for hand-built excellence. The cars were never mass produced. Instead, the emphasis was placed on quality over quantity. In the early days, Rolls-Royce built the engine, chassis and radiator. Coachbuilders built the car’s body under the automaker’s supervision, so cars rarely were the same. Over the years, various events have shaped the car company’s path. In 1931, following the stock market crash, Rolls-Royce closed its only U.S. factory after demand dried up.

That same year, Rolls-Royce purchased Bentley, which had entered bankruptcy. Rolls-Royce was known for its luxury. Bentleys were the silent sports cars. During World War II, Rolls-Royce became famous for building the Merlin airplane engine, which powered the Spitfire and P-51 Mustang. After the war, the company continued building cars which many people see used for special events; weddings, anniversaries, birthday these days, when only the finest quality environment will do.

In 1971, Rolls-Royce Ltd. went into receivership, which divided the company into Rolls-Royce Motors and an airplane engine manufacturer. Nearly 20 years later, defense contractor Vickers purchased the car company, then sold it in 1998. Volkswagen acquired Bentley. BMW purchased the rights to the name Rolls-Royce as well as its trademarks, and in 2003, formed Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd., part of BMW Group.

In 2003, the company rolled out its new Phantom. The cars are still made in England with hand-crafted wood, such as burled walnut, bird’s-eye maple or elm cluster, and high-end leather interiors. With each Rolls requiring 260 hours to build, compared to 30 hours for the average car, the price tag starts at $328,750.

The new Rolls is a return to the flamboyant and in-your-face visual statement that Rolls used to make… “It is a bling-bling piece.’’

Splendid Isolation

To drive in the Phantom III is a joy. The Chauffeur and Passengers sit high and have a commanding views from side windows and along the tapering, angular bonnet. All are conscious of the great width and of the tremendous amount of car they are traveling in. Yet control is surprisingly light and the steering is reasonably responsive. With it’s long wheelbase, the car strides over hump-back bridges and most road irregularities so unobtrusively that occupants scarcely notice them, especially those traveling in the almost perfect isolation from sound and movement of the rear "lounge.”

Regarding our 1937 Phantom III Limousine:

This exceptional Rolls-Royce Phantom III with Sedanca de Ville coachwork by Hooper is a wonderful example this historic vehicle. It is essentially a collector's piece for someone who appreciates its historic value.

To be able to enjoy and use a vehicle of such majesty as a service vehicle can be a one in a lifetime opportunity indeed. This Hooper Coach built design offered maximum passenger comfort and luxury for dashing arrivals and departures at special events, activities and venues

Special Features:

• A very wide and spacious passenger compartment with high headroom space
• Flat floor design for easy movement, entries and exits
• Luxurious sofa-sized passenger compartment seating with full size Jump seats
• Enjoy the unmistakable aroma of the wood and leatherwork patterned upholstery

Interior:

• Updated dual passenger compartment Air-Conditioning and Heating systems
• Exquisite Wood interior trim throughout the limousine
• Passenger controlled cut crystal interior lighting
• Soft, supple Parchment Cream Passenger compartment interior upholstery
• Burgundy Wilton Wool carpeting with matching mohair headliner
• State-of-the-Art passenger controlled sound system
• Passenger controlled AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 Sound system with CD changer
• Quartz Speakers Professionally Sound Balanced by a Multi-Channel Amplifier

Exterior:

• Extraordinarily imposing coach built bodylines
• Wide Running boards for easy step in access and exit
• Wide Opposing access doors for easy entrance and exit
• Imposing R-100 headlamps fitted with halogen for safety
• Vintage High-Intensity center mounted halogen fitted Driving lamp
• All Chrome Bare Metal re-plated for glistening unmarked condition

Exterior Color Scheme:

• Classic Era Paintwork in Old English Ivory Cream
• Color matched “Art-Leather” coated fabric upholstered upper

Details: Your chauffeur is always formally dressed

You will always receive our Royal Burgundy Red Carpet Service at every destination

California - Public Utilities Commission:
The Ambassadors Rolls is fully licensed and insured as a livery vehicle with the State of California - Public Utilities Commission (Vehicle TCP 13758) and vehicles are always available by appointment for your personal inspection.