Footnotes

Introduced in the autumn of 1959, Rolls-Royce's new 6,230cc all-alloy V8 engine powered the Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 sedans as well as the Rolls-Royce Phantom V.

Built on a much-modified and strengthened 'Cloud II chassis enjoying the same 145" wheelbase as the preceding IV, the new Phantom measured almost 20ft in length and enabled coachbuilders to combine the desirable qualities of spacious interior accommodation with generous boot space and graceful lines.

Rolls-Royce's in-house coachbuilder H J Mulliner, Park Ward Ltd produced what was in effect the 'standard' seven-passenger limousine coachwork for the Phantom V, while an alternative design was offered by James Young. Undeniably more graceful than the rival H J Mulliner, Park Ward version, James Young's Touring Limousine combined the formality of an internal division with luggage space sufficient for continental touring.

One of only 13 Rolls-Royce Phantom Vs bodied by James Young, left-hand drive chassis number '5LVA1' was ordered via Franco Britannic Automobiles Ltd, Paris by their clients Mr & Mrs L Washington of Mougins, France. The Phantom was delivered to the shippers on 27th September 1962, leaving the factory finished in black with grey leather upholstery to the front compartment and matching whipcord upholstery to the rear. Notable features include an electric glass internal division, air conditioning, and central locking. When acquired by the vendor from British & Sportscars in Belgium in 2007, the Phantom was said to have had only two owners from new, the immediately preceding custodian being the well-known Belgian shipping magnate and collector, Robert Lalemant. It has since been on static display and will require recommissioning prior to road use.

Offered with a substantial history file, '5.LVA.1' represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a coachbuilt rarity of considerable distinction, produced by one of Britain's finest coachbuilders at the height of its powers.

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