A 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III in disrepair is up for sale at £26,000. Hidden since 1973, it's a perfect restoration project for vintage car enthusiasts. A 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III in disrepair is up for sale at £26,000. Hidden since 1973, it's a perfect restoration project for vintage car enthusiasts.

Vintage Rolls-Royce hits the market for just £26,000…but there’s a catch

A vintage Rolls-Royce has hit the market for just £26,000…but there’s a catch.

The Phantom III was built in 1938.

But it remained hidden from the world since 1973.

It was found in a barn but has fallen into disrepair.

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A 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III in disrepair is up for sale at £26,000. Hidden since 1973, it's a perfect restoration project for vintage car enthusiasts.
The Vintage 1938 Rolls Royce Phantom III interior. (Picture: Jam Press)

The blue paintwork has flaked off and the seats are ripped.

Due to being off the road for so long the once magnificent motor is now undriveable, needing plenty of work.

A 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III in disrepair is up for sale at £26,000. Hidden since 1973, it's a perfect restoration project for vintage car enthusiasts.
The Vintage 1938 Rolls Royce Phantom III interior. (Picture: Jam Press)

The car is valued at £26,000 ($34,500) and will be a brilliant project for a vintage car enthusiast.

The vehicle is listed for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars, in New York, US, as reported by Luxury Auto News.

The antique and classic car buyers describe the vehicle as “The ideal project for any enthusiast or collector of the marque.

A 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III in disrepair is up for sale at £26,000. Hidden since 1973, it's a perfect restoration project for vintage car enthusiasts.
The Vintage 1938 Rolls Royce Phantom III engine. (Picture: Jam Press)

“This barn find 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III with Coachwork by Barker is a highly original example.

“Blue over black with black interior. Right-hand drive, it left the RR factory on January 26, 1938 and arrived in the US in April 1940.

A 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III in disrepair is up for sale at £26,000. Hidden since 1973, it's a perfect restoration project for vintage car enthusiasts.
The Vintage 1938 Rolls Royce Phantom III exterior. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Not currently running, it’s been off the radar since 1973 and patiently awaiting complete restoration.

“It’s all there and comes complete.”

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