Only four years after the introduction of the Phantom I, Rolls unveiled the new Phantom I in 1929.
The previous model of Phantom, even if relatively new, it was dated. Rolls Royce had been using most of the car’s underpinnings ever since 1912. And while it was easier to go the old way, it could’ve soon become a disaster, as competition terribly increased with the models produced by Buick and Sunbeam especially.

Thus, the Phantom II was built on a completely new chassis and used an improved version of the Phantom I engine, a 7.7-liter 6-cylinder unit that developed 122 hp. The powerplant was mated with a 4-speed manual transmission.

Besides the regular version of the Phantom II that had a wheelbase of 150 inches (3,800 mm), Rolls also offered a short-wheelbase chassis with 144 inches (3,700 mm).

As most producers did at the time, Rolls Royce only offered the chassis and the mechanical parts. The vehicle’s body was the work of the coachbuilder selected by the future owner. Some of the most famous coachbuilders were Park Ward, Brewster, Mulliner, Carlton, Hooper and Henley.

In total, Rolls Royce sold 1,281 Phantom II chassises of all types.