A 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental sports saloon will headline a sale of classic cars and automobilia at Bonhams in Oxford, UK on December 9.
The car is expected to realise £130,000-160,000 ($213,000-262,160).
 The Phantom II was the last car to be produced under Henry Royce's supervision |
Designed for fast continental touring, the Phantom II was produced under the supervision of company co-founder Henry Royce - the last car he worked on before his death in 1933.
Entering production in 1929, the car was the successor to the New Phantom and employed a new chassis designed in the style of the smaller 20hp Rolls-Royce - leading to the classic low slung style that characterises cars of the period.
The Continental version was introduced in 1930 and featured new rear suspension, a higher axle ratio and a lower steering column - allowing it to reach speeds of up to 95mph.
The chassis proved a highly efficient racing model, with one pre-production example designed by coachbuilder Barker & Co winning the Grand Prix at the Biarritz Concours d'Elegance in 1930.
Just 281 examples of the Phantom II Continental were ever produced, retailing at £2,500 - a figure that equates to around £138,223 ($226,478) today.
Famous owners have included Noel Coward, Sir Malcom Campbell and Prince Ali Khan.
The car starring in the sale features the original coachwork by Park Ward Ltd and was fully refurbished in 2010, including the addition of a new braking system, clutch and exhaust.
A 1960 Bentley S2 Continental "Flying Spur" saloon is valued at £90,000-120,000 ($147,465-196,620).
Built in 1960, it features the classic "Flying Spur" four door coachwork by HJ Mulliner.
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