Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 20, 2026, Shifty has recorded 11 public sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War. The records run from October 2025 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 6 sold at a median of $81,512. The Shifty Estimate for the Coachbuilt is $100,000.
Versions
About the Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War
- Built
- 1925 to 1939
- Versions
- 1
- Engine
- Inline-6, 7.7L
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War was built from 1925 to 1939.
The Coachbuilt, the most traded version: The Phantom I marked Rolls-Royce's bold transition from the beloved Silver Ghost to a more powerful, modern flagship. Built from 1925-1929, this 7.7-liter straight-six masterpiece delivered 100hp through a sophisticated overhead valve design—a significant leap forward. What makes these cars extraordinary for collectors isn't just the engineering, but the coachwork. Rolls-Royce supplied only the chassis and mechanical components, leaving bodywork to legendary coachbuilders like Barker, Park Ward, and Hooper. Each Phantom I is essentially a bespoke creation, with everything from formal sedans to dramatic sports tourers emerging from these partnerships. The Springfield-built American Phantoms add another layer of intrigue, featuring left-hand drive and subtle mechanical differences. With roughly 2,200 chassis produced globally, finding a well-preserved example with documented provenance and quality coachwork has become increasingly challenging. The best examples, particularly those with sporting coachwork or significant history, command serious money at auction.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War cost?
In the past 12 months, 6 sold at a median of $81,512. Half of the 11 most recent sales landed between $77,000 and $212,800. The Shifty Estimate is $100,000.
What is a Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Coachbuilt is $100,000. It describes a well-kept example.
How many Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 11 public sales since October 2025. 6 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $95,200 on Oct 8, 2026.
Where do Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War examples sell?
Of the last 11 sales with a known venue, 8 were at RM Sotheby's. The rest: Barrett-Jackson (1), Collecting Cars (1) and Hemmings (1).
Where do Shifty's Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Pre-War. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 20, 2026.