Henry Royce passed away in 1933, making the Rolls-Royce Phantom II the last model he ever designed. The Phantom II was introduced in September of 1929 and served as a replacement for the New Phantom, which would later become known as the Phantom I. The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of Rolls-Royce's large 6-cylinder prewar models, and the second of generation of the longest running model in automotive history, which is still made today as a Phantom VIII. Just 1,680 Phantom II’s were produced. Only the chassis and mechanical parts were made by Rolls-Royce. The body was made and fitted by a coachbuilder selected by the owner. The Phantom II provided a platform for some of the most beautiful designs of the day, and this long-wheelbase chassis wears stylish coachwork by the London-based firm of Thrupp & Maberly. In 2001, this car received a total body-off restoration including chassis, body, interior and mechanicals, and has a unique feature of a rear compartment trimmed in silk.