1925 RollsRoyce Phantom I Aerodynamic Coupe known as "The Round Door

The Round Door Rolls 1925 RollsRoyce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe


Designer Raymond Loewy added one to his customized 1939 Lincoln Continental. Of course, the Rolls' most distinctive features are its large rear-hinged round doors, which allow ingress for both front and rear passengers. Because of the odd door shape, the side windows are split vertically and open up like a scissors as they retract into the doors.

Iconic Classic 1925/34 RollsRoyce Phantom I Round Door Aero Coupe


December 27, 2013, 5 pm by Tom Burkart This Phantom Series I Rolls-Royce V12 rumbled out the factory doors in 1925, but did not add these gorgeous stream-liner panels until its coachwork was complete in 1934. There is much to learn from this Jonkheere Aerodynamique Coupe - even today.

Driving Mrs. Dillman The Tale of the Round Door RollsRoyce Abandoned


June 16, 2014, 5 pm by Tom Burkart This Phantom Series I Rolls-Royce V12 rumbled out the factory doors in 1925, but did not add these gorgeous stream-liner panels until its coachwork was complete in 1934. There is much to learn from this Jonkheere Aerodynamique Coupe - even today.

1925 RollsRoyce Phantom I The Round Door Rolls Petersen Auto Museum


Of course, the Rolls' most distinctive features are its large rear-hinged round doors, which allow ingress for both front and rear passengers. Because of the odd door shape, the side windows are split vertically and open up like a scissors as they retract into the doors. Round fender skirts for the rear wheels echo the shape of the doors.

Custom round door on a 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom Imgur Rolls royce


The Evolution of Rolls-Royce Design: From the First Car to Round-Door Models. Rolls-Royce is a brand synonymous with luxury, class, and sophistication. However, the brands earlier designs were anything but luxurious, and the vehicles had a utilitarian feel to them. The early designs were geared towards functionality rather than aesthetics.

The Round Door Rolls 1925 RollsRoyce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe


This Rolls-Royce known as the "Round Door" Rolls-Royce Phantom was delivered new in 1925 with a Hooper Cabriolet body to its first owner, a Mrs. Hugh Dillman of Detroit. In 1934 a subsequent owner sent the luxury car to Belgium to be fitted with twin sunroofs, round doors, a large fin, and a sloping radiator shell.

1924 RollsRoyce Round Door Rear view of the Round Door Ro… Flickr


THE RAREST ROLLS ROYCE IN THE WORLD | ROUND DOOR ROLLS ROYCE Petersen Automotive Museum 140K subscribers Subscribe 4.3K 207K views 2 years ago #rollsroyce #rollsroyce One vehicle in the.

The Round Door Rolls 1925 RollsRoyce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe


1925 Rolls Royce Phantom Aerodynamic Coupe on Rodeo for the 2007 Fathers Day Show. Also known as the 'Round Door Rolls'.

Custom coachbuilding of the 1920s and 1930s was the ultimate form of


The Ugur Sahin Round Door Coupe is shown here along with the original car. The one change we might suggest to appeal to these mega-lux clients in the market for a machine like this Jonkheere coupe? DESIGN COMPARISONS… A white paint finish, just like the one originally worn by the 1925/34 Rolls-Royce Round Door…

The Round Door RollsRoyce restyled on the 1925 Phantom I


One of the most famous first-generation Phantoms is the "round-door" Rolls-Royce at the Petersen Automotive Museum. According to the museum, it was rebodied in 1934. The new body was sleek and.

10M Cars? Original 1925/34 RollsRoyce Round Door Coupe vs Modern


As a consolidation prize, it did win the Lucius Beebe Trophy for the finest Rolls-Royce and became a favorite of many at the show. It has since been seen at various other Concours events such as Meadowbrook and Ameila Island. Bibliograhy and Further Reading. Walsh, Mick. "Round Door Rolls-Royce". Classic & Sports Car. April 2006.

Iconic Classic 1925/34 RollsRoyce Phantom I Round Door Aero Coupe


CC-1486874. 1926 Rolls-Royce Drophead. 1926 Rolls Royce 6 Drophead Coupe, White, Worth While to Restore, with Title Vehicle is sold without. $20,000. There are 15 new and used 1925 to 1930 Rolls-Royces listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $20,000. Find your dream car today.

Round door 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom !! Futurama Streamline Art


Most Rolls-Royces follow a beloved, but predictable formula: a massive, boxy sedan with an upright silver grille and an attitude that says, "don't touch me,.

10M Cars? Original 1925/34 RollsRoyce Round Door Coupe vs Modern


The body was completely hand fabricated to include round doors, split-opening half-moon windows, twin sunroofs, bespoke luggage and a stabilizing fin at the rear. All told, the luxurious.

Iconic Classic 1925/34 RollsRoyce Phantom I Round Door Aero Coupe


The exotic "Round Door" Rolls-Royce was delivered new in 1925 with a Hooper Cabriolet body to its first owner, a Mrs. Hugh Dillman of Detroit. It appears never to have left England and was re-sold when still virtually new to the Raja of Nanpara. In about 1934 a subsequent owner sent the car to Jonckheere of Belgium to be fitted with.

10M Cars? Original 1925/34 RollsRoyce Round Door Coupe vs Modern


The Round Door Rolls | Classic Auto Insurance : In 1925, Rolls-Royce debuted the Phantom I. It offered power and style, and one of the models was customized into a one-of-a-kind beauty known as the Round Rolls Royce.