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This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Forward Of Independence In 1960

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This custom-made Rolls-Royce Phantom V utilized by Tafa Balewa was delivered to Nigeria forward of Independence in 1960.

Phantom V, with chassis #5AT96, arrived Nigeria forward of the inauguration of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa as Prime Minister of Nigeria.

Inside, inlaid wooden bears the arms of the Republic of Nigeria, whereas the coat of arms of Nigeria are discovered on the doorways.

Boasts a separate chauffer part. Rear compartment provided A.C in addition to port cupboard on the left and wine cupboard on the correct.

This Rolls-Royce got here up on the market in France in 2011 – then, French auctioneer estimated it to promote for between €70,000 – €90,000.

Cars Used By Nigeria's Past Leaders, From Awolowo And Azikiwe, To Balewa And Murtala - autojosh
This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Ahead Of Independence In 1960 - autojosh

A custom-made 1960 Rolls-Royce Phantom V State limousine (pictured) utilized by the primary and solely Prime Minister of Nigeria, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was delivered to Nigeria forward of the nation’s independence in 1960.

The Phantom V, with chassis #5AT96, boasts a separate chauffer part, whereas the rear compartment affords unheard-of luxurious, together with A.C in addition to port cupboard on the left and wine cupboard on the correct.

This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Ahead Of Independence In 1960 - autojosh
This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Ahead Of Independence In 1960 - autojosh

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This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Ahead Of Independence In 1960 - autojosh
This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Ahead Of Independence In 1960 - autojosh

Reverse the passengers is an inlaid wooden bearing the arms of the Republic of Nigeria, whereas the coat of arms of Nigeria might be discovered on the doorways.

Will probably be recalled that this piece of automotive memorabilia from Nigeria utilized by Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa got here up on the market again in 2011 in distant in France.

This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Ahead Of Independence In 1960 - autojosh
This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Ahead Of Independence In 1960 - autojosh
This Rolls-Royce Phantom Used By Tafa Balewa Was Delivered To Nigeria Ahead Of Independence In 1960 - autojosh

Arriving in France since 1994, the 1960 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, provided by Paris-based public sale home, ARTCURIAL, had 29,000 miles (46,671 kilometres) on the clock when it got here up on the market.

Autojosh can’t how a lot was later paid for this legendary 64 12 months previous Rolls-Royce, then, the French auctioneer estimated that the Phantom will promote for between €70,000 – €90,000.

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