The 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, chassis number 5VE21, represents one of the rarest Coachbuilt interpretations of the model and a significant artifact of James Youngs final years as a celebrated coachbuilder. Among only 11 Sedanca de Ville bodies mounted on Phantom V chassis, this example is the sole car built to James Youngs PV15 design, distinguished by its formal roofline and true seven-passenger accommodation. Finished in Ivory White and Royal Blue with decorative faux-caning lattice, and presented today in well-preserved condition, this unique Phantom V is ideally suited to continued preservation and concours events.
Chassis 5VE21 was first displayed at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show, where it is recorded to have earned a bronze medal, before being delivered to its first owner, B.P. Jenks of Astbury Hall, Shropshire. The Phantom later crossed to the United States, appearing in a 1972 New York Times advertisement before being acquired by noted collector Dr. Erle Heath of Pittsburgh. From Dr. Heath, the car passed to another prominent enthusiast, Dr. Samuel Scher of Palm Beach, and later entered the Behring Collection in California. Several years afterward, it joined long-term private ownership, where it has been preserved largely as received. The odometer records just 32,825 miles, believed to be original.
The exterior presents with its original show livery of Ivory White and Royal Blue, accented by the hand painted faux cane side panels that captured attention at Earls Court in 1965. The finish remains attractive and glossy overall, though close inspection reveals some aging in the paint and chrome, with slightly uneven panel gaps consistent with its hand-built construction. Wide whitewall tires and the quad headlamp front end, introduced with later Phantom Vs, contribute to its formal yet modern presence. The current presentation retains strong visual appeal as a well-kept, concours-ready unique Rolls-Royce example.
Inside, body number 9053 offers a true seven-passenger configuration, trimmed in white and blue leather with a leather-upholstered rear compartment. The RHD front drivers seat shows light wrinkling and discoloration, while the rear seating appears original, with some drying and mild cracking. Features include dual front and rear air conditioning systems, power-adjustable rear seating, a fitted and lighted bar, Mazal clock, Motorola tape deck, rear radio control, and picnic tables. The appointments reflect the height of 1960s luxury, intended to accommodate passengers in both comfort and style, and today they remain presentable for regular enjoyment or national and regional shows.
Power comes from the 6.2-liter V8, engine number E10PV, paired with an automatic transmission and supported by Rolls-Royces traditional emphasis on smoothness and silence. The engine compartment and undercarriage appear largely original and tidy, suitable for special events or concours show standards.
Accompanied by its build sheet and Rolls-Royce Foundation records, this Phantom V is both a piece of motoring history and a completely unique coachbuilt creation, standing as the only PV15 Sedanca produced by James Young.
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