A striking piece of automotive history has returned to prominence. A 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newport Sedanca de Ville by Brewster—one of only 18 such examples ever built—has been fully recommissioned and recently captured Best in Show honors at the Des Moines Concours d’Elegance following an extensive restoration.
Chassis 203AMS represents one of just 120 left-hand-drive Phantom IIs produced for the North American market. Completed in 1932 and shipped to New York, the car was bodied by Brewster & Co. on Long Island, one of Rolls-Royce’s preferred U.S. coachbuilders. It was originally sold through J.S. Inskip of New York to British socialite Mabelle Armstrong-Taylor in San Francisco, before passing through the hands of notable owners—including diesel-engine pioneer Clessie Cummins of Cummins Engine fame and later Texas collectors Richard Atwell and John M. O’Quinn.
Following years in storage, the Phantom II was purchased in 2025 by its current Wisconsin-based owner, who undertook a careful recommissioning. The car’s red-and-maroon paint was refreshed, chrome details re-plated, and its intricate mechanicals serviced, returning the 7.7-liter inline-six to proper running condition. The engine—featuring a crossflow aluminum cylinder head, dual ignition system, and single updraft carburetor—delivers power through a four-speed manual gearbox and remains one of Rolls-Royce’s most sophisticated prewar designs.
Inside, the car’s dual-compartment layout captures the essence of chauffeur-driven luxury. The front compartment features black leather upholstery and a wood dash with analog instrumentation, while the rear cabin is finished in tan cloth with fold-out jump seats, wood accents, and vanity fixtures.
Built on the final evolution of the famed 40/50 platform, the Phantom II set new standards for refinement and engineering when introduced in 1929. Nearly a century later, this Brewster-bodied masterpiece continues to exemplify the craftsmanship and grace that made Rolls-Royce the world’s most revered luxury automaker.
Offered now in Mondovi, Wisconsin, with complete documentation and factory records, this concours-winning Phantom II stands as both a showpiece and a survivor—a moving testament to the golden age of motoring.
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