1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom

If there is something that Rolls-Royce is known for, it’s sumptuousness. A willingness and even a delight to go beyond all expectations in a car and to provide people with high-end, super-tailored facets in ways that many of us may not ever consider or have even imagined. But Rolls-Royce is all about expense and lavishness and beauty.

Thus, we meet the 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom. This car is like something straight out of a movie. It began as a Phantom 1 of its time, and lived in England like any other Phantom vehicle. But then it was purchased by the Raja of Nanpara and was redesigned in every way by Belgian coach builder, Jonckheere Carrossiers. Handcrafted and given unique details that haven’t been seen since, this 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom is something to be admired.

Round doors, half-moon windows, twin sunroofs, stabilizing fin at the rear, and more. Driving was smooth, and reaching 100 mph was easy. But this particular Rolls-Royce Phantom had a tough time, eventually changing ownership multiple times. In the 1950s, an American named Max Obie covered the Rolls-Royce in six pounds of gold dust paint and then toured the country, letting people pay to see a golden car. And then – as in all good stories – the car disappeared.

In 1991, it resurfaced long enough to be purchased by a Japanese car collector and then remained within that collection for a long time. Eventually the Peterson Museum was able to convince the owner to let them take the reins, where it was restored to its original form and shown to the world.

With a number of Rolls-Royce Phantoms for sale in South Florida, perhaps you will choose one that you will then upgrade and install into the annals of time. But until then, you can enjoy creating the Rolls-Royce of your dreams and enjoying it for a long, long time.