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1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer by Brewster

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 19, 2018, offered with no reserve.

$274,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $245,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1928
Make and model
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Generation
Phantom I to IV
Chassis
S178FR
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 38 comparable sales, 31% over its top.

Middle half of sales$70,500 to $187,500
Median$121,384
Sales behind it38Likely

From 38 sales of the Rolls-Royce Phantom I to IV in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $70,500 and $187,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer by BrewsterRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$190,000
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Pall Mall TourerBring a Trailer, July 19, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 19, 2025$141,000
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Riviera Town Car by BrewsterBring a Trailer, May 22, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2025$550,000
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I "Versailles" Hibbard & Darrin Sedanca de VilleBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$60,000
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I “Riviera” Brewster Town CarBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$320,000
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Convertible VictoriaRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$110,000
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Rolling Chassis and DrivetrainBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$22,000
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brewster "Playboy" RoadsterBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$300,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 17, 2015SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$412,500
Jan. 19, 2018Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$274,400
Aug. 15, 2026SoldRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$212,800