1963 Rolls Royce Phantom V Stockwell Street William Henry Fortescue

William Henry Fortescue

In the centre a woman is holding up a leaflet

wearing a coat with broad ribbon over his left shoulder and right hand raised to his breast

The keystone of the arch reads Portland Place

1963 Rolls Royce Phantom V Stockwell Street William Henry Fortescue1963 Rolls Royce Phantom V. First launched in 1959, the Phantom V featured a new, aluminium 6230cc V8 engine. The Phantom was designed purely as a 'State' limousine, aimed at Royalty, Heads of State and the very rich. The car weighed almost 3 tons. Most of the Phantoms had Mulliner Park Ward coachwork and optional features included cocktail cabinets, television, and even early telephone systems. Most cars included an electric glass partition and fold