Rolls-Royce Phantom V

The Rolls-Royce Phantom V is a four-door limousine produced from 1959 to 1968, designed for formal occasions and favored by royalty, heads of state, and dignitaries. Built on a separate ladder-frame chassis, it shares its drivetrain and engine with the Silver Cloud II but features an extended wheelbase and bespoke bodywork. Coachbuilders including Park Ward, James Young, and H J Mulliner crafted the bodies to standard or custom specifications. In 1963, it was updated with the more powerful engine and quad headlamps from the Silver Cloud III. The low-speed gear made it suitable for ceremonial use, reinforcing its association with prestige. A total of 832 units were produced, with Park Ward accounting for the majority of the bodies.

Total Production: 832 units - 8 Standard, 217 James Young, 607 Mulliner Park Ward Features Include: Engine: 6,230 cc (380 cu in) 90-degree V8 with twin SU carburetors | Transmission: 4-speed General Motors Hydra-Matic automatic | Chassis: Separate ladder-frame construction | Wheelbase: 3,683 mm (145 in) | Suspension: Independent coil springs in the front; live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes on all four wheels | Power Steering: Standard | Bodywork: 607 by Park Ward, 217 by James Young, and 8 by H.J. Mulliner | Notable Features: Updated engine and quad headlamps (from 1963 onward); shallow gear for ceremonial use.