And this model served as the official state car for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II until 2002.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, moreover, showcased the quintessential features of ultimate high-end motoring, characterized by its limited production, traditional hand-crafted coachwork, and exorbitant pricing. Only 374 chassis were meticulously constructed by skilled Rolls-Royce artisans, with fewer than 40 units produced in the final decade of its manufacturing run. The majority of these were adorned with coachwork from Mulliner Park Ward. Notably, the Phantom VI’s body was the last to be created by Mulliner Park Ward prior to its official integration into the Rolls-Royce brand.

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Mulliner Park Ward was a coachbuilder formed as a subsidiary by Rolls-Royce in 1961 to supply it custom bodywork for its automobiles.

Located in Hythe Road, Willesden, London, it was created by merging two existing Rolls-Royce properties, Park Ward of Willesden, London, a subsidiary since 1939 and H. J. Mulliner & Co. of Chiswick, a subsidiary since 1959. It principally built bodies and interiors for Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars, but also others such as Alvis.

The coachbuilding business closed in 1991 but the Mulliner name is used for the personal commissioning department of the current Bentley manufacturer.

The ‘Phantom’ lineage succeeded the Silver Ghost, with its origins tracing back to 1925 when it was first introduced to the market. It upheld the Rolls-Royce tradition of unparalleled quality and continued to propel the company into the next century.

This model served as the preferred mode of transport for dignitaries, leaders, state officials, and celebrities, boasting a clientele that included not only Queen Elizabeth II but also her mother, the Governor of Hong Kong for ceremonial occasions, the King of Norway, and John Lennon of The Beatles, who acquired a Phantom V in 1965, customizing it with features such as a radio, telephone, an interior/exterior ‘hailer’ sound system, a Sony television, a rear seat that converted into a double bed, and a portable refrigerator.

The Phantom V made its debut at the 1959 Earls Court Show alongside the Silver Cloud II. Essentially an elongated version of the Silver Cloud II, the new Phantom V featured an extended wheelbase of no less than 22 inches, along with wider tracks and distinct chassis side members. Measuring nearly 20 feet in length from bumper over-riders, it was the largest Rolls-Royce ever constructed.

The mechanical specifications of the Phantom VI were akin to those of the Silver Cloud II, albeit with an elevated final drive ratio to accommodate the expected increase in weight.

With the introduction of the Silver Cloud III, the Phantom V benefited from several mechanical enhancements, including an upgraded engine producing approximately 220 horsepower, enhanced power steering, and the addition of twin headlamps. In March 1964, larger SU carburetors were implemented.

The Phantom VI was introduced in 1968 and was equally impressive, catering to affluent clients, royalty, and similar patrons. It featured coachwork by Mulliner Park Ward and distinguished itself from the Phantom V with more efficient Silver Shadow cylinder heads, standard air conditioning for both front and rear, and a redesigned dashboard. Notable styling changes included a lower radiator grille and a sloping bonnet.

The Phantom VI bore few changes to the Phantom V, retaining features such as the box section chassis, drum brakes, and gearbox driven servo. However the Phantom VI offered exceptional comfort for the rear seat passengers with all the prestige attached to a large and expensive limousine.

You may check this out for yourself with the rare 1971 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Limousine Right-Hand-Drive we presently have at Beverly Hills Car Club. As I said, this car is 1 of only 374 produced. It features coachwork by Mulliner Park Ward and comes in a sleek Deep Blue combined with a Creme-colored interior, complimented with Rolls-Royce wood trim including the dashboard.

This California car – the fabulous singer Tom Jones also owned a Los Angeles-based 1971 Phantom VI, gifted to him by his manager Gordon Mills – is equipped with an automatic transmission, V8 engine, 3-spoke Rolls-Royce steering wheel, single-pane clear glass partition, back-seat foldout bar table, chrome bumpers, font seat sun-visors, and back-seat footrests.

The amenity capabilities include automatic windows, an independent back-seat radio system, automatic locks, cigar lighter ports, and air conditioning. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-priced British classic that is currently not running.

Nonetheless this Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Limousine Right-Hand-Drive has tremendous potential to bring it back to its former glory.

-Alex Manos, Owner