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1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe

Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe

The first Rolls-Royce Phantom — then called the New Phantom, presently called the Phantom I — was introduced in 1925 in response to competition from European luxury marques like Hispano-Suiza and Isotta Fraschini and from premium American automakers like Packard and Pierce-Arrow. Based on the chassis of the outgoing 40/50 model, now known as the Silver Ghost, the Phantom introduced Rolls-Royce's first overhead valve engine and four-wheel brakes (although some sources say front brakes were introduced in late production Silver Ghosts). The OHV engine was taller than the sidevalve motor. That affected styling. The bodies coach built for the Phantom I had higher hoods, radiator shells and cowls.

In 1934, an as-yet-unidentified owner took the Phantom to the Jonckheere body company near Roeselare, Belgium to be rebodied. Though Henri Jonckheere built his first luxury automobile in 1902, the company had transitioned to making mostly bus and coach bodies by the 1930s. It still exists today as VDL Jonckheere.t’s not known who designed it, but Jonckheere built a radically different coupe body. Some say it was inspired by the aero designs of stylists Jacque Saoutchik and Joseph Figoni — but, to my eyes, it’s not nearly as elegant and flowing as their work. The squarish Rolls-Royce grill was retained, but it was sloped back to give the tall grill a more streamlined look. It is perhaps the only classic era Rolls-Royce whose grill is not vertical. To say the least, the car is a bit controversial with traditional Rolls-Royce enthusiasts. The windshield is also steeply raked. Bullet headlights and very long and flowing fenders continue the streamlined theme, but the car is so massive it’s hard for me to call it sleek. To finish off the aero look, Jonckheere put a big tailfin down the length of the middle of the trunk lid. Such fins were popular with European coachbuilders in the 1930s and you can see them on Bugattis, Delahayes and other custom-bodied cars of the era. 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. Round fender skirts for the rear wheels echo the shape of the doors.

Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

Rolls-Royce is a company with an impeccable reputation that has been producing the most reliable, prestigious and expensive cars in the world for over 100 years. Its name and its inalienable attribute - the "Spirit of Ecstasy" talisman on the hood - has long been a symbol of luxury, wealth and elitism, and is recognized as a national treasure of Great Britain. The essence of Rolls-Royce was formed on the recalculation of British conservatism, design perfectionism, the highest quality standards, the aristocratic spirit of old England and royal tastes. Here you can cite the famous advertising phrase: "Owning a Rolls-Royce is not just a luxury, it is a privilege."

Design Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

The Phantom III is a very special vehicle in Rolls-Royce history, the last of the pre-war "ghosts" designed by Henry Royce. Like all its predecessors, it was impeccable in the quality of hand-built, balanced mechanical parts, quiet operation of the engine and smooth running. In addition, the Phantom III was one of the most technically advanced machines of its time, which cannot be said about its conservative post-war successors.

Design Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

The Rolls-Royce Phantom III debuted at the 1935 Olympia Motor Show in London. Production of the model was interrupted with the outbreak of World War II, so only 727 chassis were built at the Derby plant from 1936 to 1939. Customers were offered a wide variety of bodies from various ateliers, but none were manufactured by Rolls-Royce.

Design Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

The Phantom III's powertrain shared many similarities with the Merlin's V12 aircraft. In particular, the block and heads were made from a special Hiduminium alloy invented by High Duty Alloys. The timing design used one lower camshaft with a gear drive, which controlled the valves through rocker arms and pushers. Other features of the engine were wet cylinder liners, a one-piece aluminum crankcase, one carburetor, and a dual ignition system with two spark plugs per cylinder.

Design Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

The 7.3-liter engine was located separately from the 4-speed manual transmission, synchronized in three higher gears and available with overdrive since 1938.

Design Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

Due to the heavy weight, the performance of the car left much to be desired: the average fuel consumption was 28 liters. at 100 km, and the maximum speed did not exceed 150 km / h, although for Rolls-Royce this did not really matter.

As in the old days, the design of the car, regardless of the bodybuilder, was determined by the monumental radiator grille and the enormous dimensions of the body. Since the model was sold with only one 142-inch wheelbase (3607 cm), the most common were 4-door limousines, sedans and coupe de ville.

Design Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

The base of the Phantom III's chassis was a steel frame of box girders connected by a cruciform cross member. The main innovation is the independent coil-spring and wishbone front suspension designed by GM engineer Maurice Ollie, a former employee of Rolls-Royce in Springfield. At the same time, a rigid bridge with semi-elliptical springs remained behind. From the driver's seat, it was possible to adjust the hydraulic shock absorbers and turn on centralized chassis lubrication. The car was equipped with Hispano-Suiza servo-assisted mechanical drum brakes and spoke wheels, which were often fitted with Ace metal discs.

Under the hood Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

Aerodynamic coupe built by Classic Auto Rebuilding Service of Cameron, Wis. On the original Rolls-Royce Phantom III chassis. Painted in Night Violet, this fantastic Art Deco car lays claim to being the most beautiful Rolls-Royce of all time. Its body was created from sketches by J. Jortovik, published in Road and Track magazine in 1935, and replaced the irreparable limousine from Rippon Brothers.

Interior Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe

Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe '1937

The roofline sloping from the windshield to the rear bumper matches the angle of the side windows, which almost abut the streamlined rear fenders with closed arches. This fastback design is inspired by the pre-war Delage coupes. The salon has a corresponding slope back, but accommodates four people. Interior fittings include English wool flooring, goose down leather seats, and walnut dashboard and window frames. The exterior of the original Rolls-Royce retains only the radiator grill, the rest of the details are of modern origin, including the stainless steel fender moldings, Marchal front and rear lights and polished Ace deluxe wheels. Instead of the Spirit of Ecstasy, there is another talisman on the hood - a glass figurine "Chrysis Kneeling Nude" by the French designer R. Lalique.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe '1937

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