1/43 Rolls Royce 1951 Phantom IV H. J. Mulliner Cabriolet ,Chassis 4AF6 HM Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran Scale: 1:43 Material: Resin, Brand: Classic models Color: Metallic Blue Packaging: Transparent organic glass display box A brief history of this car: According to Martin Bennett's book "Rolls-Royce & Bentley: The Crewe Years" (3rd edition, 2011), chassis 4AF6, a 2-door convertible, was returned to Rolls-Royce: The third PIV built, and the second delivered to a customer, was 4AF6 for the Shah of Iran. The coachwork was again by H.J. Mulliner, but the huge drophead coupe body, which was finished in a light metallic blue with white leather upholstery, was by no means characteristic of this coachbuilder. It was the only Phantom IV to have built-in Silver Dawn type headlamps. The car was returned to Rolls-Royce Ltd in 1959, it is believed because it had proved insufficiently stiff, flexing severely on Iranian roads. The outcome was that the company scrapped it, though the body survives on a Phantom III chassis, which perhaps suggests that the fault lay with the chassis. The car made its way to the United States in 1982, apparently from Switzerland, still with its metallic blue paint. Recent photos of it (2000s)exist online, but its current whereabouts are unknown. The item is usually sent out in 1-2 workdays when the payment is received. And the tracking number will be offered so that the buyer can track it. Feedback 1. Any questions, pls. contact us via ebay message or email us.We will reply your message within 48 hours. If you do not receive our reply within 48 hours, pls. post a message again because sometimes our message system may block some emails. 2. If you are satisfied with our service, pls. kindly leave us a positive feedback and give us the Detailed Seller Rating with all "5 " in very area 3. Our aim is to provide Level Customer Service, your recognition will encourage us greatly and serve you better. We strive to keep all our customers satisfy. thank you. |