1929 Rolls Royce Springfield Phantom I Brewster Ascot Phaeton
edited by David Barth, 25 November 2008.
Courtesy "The Auto Collections" showroom at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Las, Vegas, Nevada, USA. Photos were
taken 18 November 2008.
Chassis number: S308LR
Engine number: 21089
Build number: B7169
This one-off example was delivered new to a Mr. G.M. Church of Pasadena, California on October 10th, 1928. It was
owned for many years by Mr. Lester Braunstein of Beverly Hills, California. The car is featured in John Webb de
Campi's book, "Rolls Royce in America."
This Ascot is clearly one of the most desirable American made Rolls Royce's
created, and this car the most unique of them all. Of the 21 Ascot Phaetons built, this example is the only Ascot
with roll-up windows, a modification performed by the renowned Murphy coachworks of Pasadena, California.
This original chassis, body, and engine were subject of an extensive restoration spanning several years. It has been
the recipient of numerous awards, trophies, and honors. The Ascot Phaeton has proven to be one of the most
exquisite designs of the classic era. Its finely crafted lines, accented with polished aluminum beltlines,
combine with the graceful 53cm (21 inch) wire wheels to make this one of the most stylish Phaetons of the
era.
At the time these photos were taken, the price was $950,000.
