1964 Rolls-Royce Phantom V James Young

History and Background

The Rolls-Royce Phantom V was introduced in 1959 as the successor to the Phantom IV and remained in production until 1968. The model was intended for heads of state, royal families, and other clients who required a prestigious limousine with a custom-built body. Unlike the Phantom IV, which was supplied exclusively to royal families and heads of state, the Phantom V was also available to private customers. A total of 832 units were built during its production run, making it a relatively limited-production model.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom V was based on a separate chassis, onto which specialized coachbuilders could realize their designs. Among the most prominent coachbuilders were H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, and James Young. The latter company, based in Bromley in the English county of Kent, had a long history of crafting exclusive coachworks. James Young began in the nineteenth century as a carriage builder and later evolved into a specialized supplier of bodywork for Rolls-Royce and Bentley, among others. The company was known for its traditional construction methods and understated design.

The 1964 Rolls-Royce Phantom V by James Young belongs to the generation of limousines in which the body was still manufactured separately from the chassis. During this period, the British automotive industry gradually shifted from traditional coachbuilding to integrated production processes. James Young remained active as a coachbuilder into the 1960s and produced its last car bodies in 1967. The Phantom V thus represents one of the last generations of Rolls-Royce models for which various independent coachbuilders still produced their own designs.

Features and Details

The Rolls-Royce Phantom V was powered by a 6,230 cc V8 engine, mated to an automatic transmission. This engine was part of the new generation of Rolls-Royce V8 engines introduced in 1959. The model featured a separate chassis with independent front suspension and a rigid rear axle with leaf springs. The design was tailored for use as a large limousine, with comfort and smooth handling as key priorities. The wheelbase measured approximately 3.68 meters, giving body builders considerable space to configure the passenger compartment.

A distinctive feature of the Rolls-Royce Phantom V James Young is the combination of Rolls-Royce engineering with a body built by an independent British coachbuilder. James Young employed its own design principles and bodywork details, which set its versions apart from those by H.J. Mulliner and Park Ward. The 1964 Rolls-Royce Phantom V James Young is in running condition. The exterior looks generally neat, and the interior appears original and complete.

Summary

The 1964 Rolls-Royce Phantom V by James Young is a limousine from the period when Rolls-Royce still delivered its larger models with separately manufactured bodies. The combination of the Phantom V chassis, the V8 engine, and the bodywork by James Young makes this model emblematic of the British automotive tradition of the 1960s. With a total production run of 832 Phantom V units, the model represents a limited series in Rolls-Royce’s history. This example is in running condition, with a generally neat-looking exterior and an interior that appears original and complete. To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend that you attend the viewing day.

Please note: This car is being auctioned online by Classic Car Auctions.

This car is being offered in the Rolls-Royce Phantom V Collection online auction. The car is available for viewing during the viewing days. The listed amount represents the lower end of the estimated value. Bidding starts at €25,000.

Auction

Opening: Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Closing: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 p.m.

Location

Anthony Fokkerweg 7
1422 AE Uithoorn
Netherlands

Viewing Days

Friday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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