23328 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Huntington (Astoria, NY)

23328 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Huntington

Colgate Family Owned 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Huntington Left-Hand Drive Limousine with Coachwork by BrewsterThis 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Huntington with Coachwork by Brewster was first owned by the Colgate family founder of Colgate Toothpaste. One of a total of just 125 left hand drive Phantom IIs manufactured. A rare and much prized left-hand-drive AJS-AMS Phantom II with an unusual blind rear quarter a unique and attractive design for a Huntington. First owned by Mrs. Romulus Riggs Colgate wife of Romulus Riggs Colgate who was the grandson of the founder of a soap and perfume business that would later become most well-known for its toothpaste. Romulus Colgate made his fortune in the hydro-electric generation business and the manufacture of lead-based paint under the brand Dutch Boy and was the owner of a 12 000-square-foot mansion in Litchfield CT. A fascinating car which needs a gentle and sympathetic touch to bring it back to life. The car wears an older metallic paint job in good usable condition and has presentable chrome as well. New front chauffeurs compartment with new upholstery. With some attention the original rear interior is still serviceable with only the rear jump-seats needing re-upholstering. A complete car that s structurally sound and was last running just 2-3 years ago. Offered with excellent ownership documentation regarding the Colgate family connection.LHD Rolls-Royce Phantom II Huntington Limousine Coachwork by Brewster & Co. Chassis no. 216AJS Body no. 7392First owned by the Colgate Family 1 of 125 left hand drive Phantom II s built A rare and much prized LHD AJS-AMS Phantom II Unusual and attractive Huntington design with Coachwork by Brewster Price 95 000