With the majority of Rolls-Royce Phantom Vs bodied by Mulliner Park Ward, a mere 108 chassis were sent to James Young for sleek limousine coachwork, like the example offered here. All were custom ordered and, therefore, no two were exactly alike. Among collectors, the uniquely graceful and elegant lines of James Young’s design PV16 are highly favored over the more angular Mulliner Park Ward bodies.

Originally built for UK-based jewelry retailer J & B Gold Limited, this James Young-bodied Phantom V Limousine was completed in January 1967 and was converted to left-hand drive by 1968, presumably for export to mainland Europe or America. While subsequent early ownership history is not known, the Limousine was acquired by Dr. Stephen Safran of Oakhurst, New Jersey by 1994, and a photo from his ownership depicts the car with a Zurich front license plate, suggesting it may have resided in Switzerland in the intervening years. Also visible in the photo is the two-tone light and dark metallic green paint scheme that the Limousine wears today. Inside, the interior is trimmed in cream-colored leather in the front and matching cloth in the rear.

Equipped with its original engine, no. F36PV, per accompanying Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club records, this handsome James Young-bodied Phantom V limousine would be a welcome entrant at any number or prestigious RROC concours and touring events.