Rolls-Royce Phantom III H. J Mulliner Saloon

The Rolls-Royce Phantom III was the final and most technically advanced large pre-war Rolls-Royce, produced from 1936 to 1939. Notable as the only V12 Rolls-Royce until the 1998 Silver Seraph, it remains a symbol of bespoke luxury and engineering excellence.
Key characteristics of the Phantom III:
Engine It was powered by a 7.3-liter, all-alloy V12 engine, a first for the marque and the last car that Sir Henry Royce worked on before his death. The engine featured a twin ignition system with 24 spark plugs.
Chassis and Bodywork Rolls-Royce only produced the rolling chassis; the custom bodywork was crafted by independent coachbuilders chosen by the owner, such as Park Ward, H.J. Mulliner, and Hooper. This ensured each vehicle was unique.
Innovations The car featured an independent front suspension system and an onboard, one-shot chassis lubrication system operated from the driver’s compartment.
Performance Despite its substantial size and weight (around 3,500 kg with a body), the V12 engine provided effortless performance, with a top speed of around 87.5 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 16.8 seconds.
Historical Significance Only 727 chassis were produced before production halted due to the outbreak of World War II, making it a rare classic. One of the most famous examples was featured as the villain Auric Goldfinger’s car in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger.