Rolls-Royce Phantom III (1936)

 With the Phantom III, Rolls-Royce introduced a 7.3-litre V12 engine in place of the previous six-cylinder motors for earlier Phantoms. At a stroke, the III offered greater silence allied to more performance, though the complexity of the new engine also made this Phantom less reliable.

As with previous Phantom models, the III was supplied as a chassis to coachbuilders for the owner to select the bodywork. Most were made as touring limousines and the Phantom’s 142in (3600mm) wheelbase lent itself to elegantly sweeping lines and roomy interiors.