Rolls-Royce Coupes, Past & Present

**Val** · 02-18-2008, 08:48 PM

2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Phantom Coupé

By myself

Monday - February 18th, 2008

Over the weekend, Rolls-Royce made their Geneva announcement and launched the new Phantom Coupe. It is a hardtop version of the 100EX Concept that debuted in 2006 to celebrate the company's centenary.

The Coupe is now the most driver-focused model in the Rolls-Royce lineup and further broadens the brand's appeal. Inside are a few new touches including an optional starlight headliner which we first saw on a show car in Detroit.

To complement the new Coupe, I present the 1935 Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe. This radical car made a noteworthy return to the classic car scene at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours and has caused a stir at car shows around the world.

The origin’s of the Jonckheere Coupe stretch around the world, but start in Great Britain at the Rolls-Royce factory. As early as 1907, Rolls and Henry Royce were setting high standards of luxury, reliability and craftsmanship in their cars. This trend never died and the same company is still making cars true to the company’s origins.

This design philosophy caught the attention of the Raja of Nanpara. His Great Nanpara Estate had already contained a polished aluminum 40/50HP Silver Ghost when he ordered Rolls-Royce’s latest Phantom. Upon arrival, the owner probably didn’t like the conventional Hooper cabriolet bodywork because it was eventually scrapped and replaced with what you see here.

edawg99 · 02-20-2008, 01:18 PM

Cool cars but I have never been a huge fan of them. I seen a few at the Auto show yesterday.

**Val** · 02-20-2008, 07:50 PM

DEAR ERIC ...

Could you please share the pics with us as soon as possible?

edawg99 · 02-21-2008, 07:03 PM

Would you like me to resize them first ? The pics are really big.

02-18-2008, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,598 My Profile	Rolls-Royce Coupes, Past & Present 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Phantom Coupé By myself Monday - February 18th, 2008 Over the weekend, Rolls-Royce made their Geneva announcement and launched the new Phantom Coupe. It is a hardtop version of the 100EX Concept that debuted in 2006 to celebrate the company's centenary. The Coupe is now the most driver-focused model in the Rolls-Royce lineup and further broadens the brand's appeal. Inside are a few new touches including an optional starlight headliner which we first saw on a show car in Detroit. To complement the new Coupe, I present the 1935 Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe. This radical car made a noteworthy return to the classic car scene at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours and has caused a stir at car shows around the world. The origin’s of the Jonckheere Coupe stretch around the world, but start in Great Britain at the Rolls-Royce factory. As early as 1907, Rolls and Henry Royce were setting high standards of luxury, reliability and craftsmanship in their cars. This trend never died and the same company is still making cars true to the company’s origins. This design philosophy caught the attention of the Raja of Nanpara. His Great Nanpara Estate had already contained a polished aluminum 40/50HP Silver Ghost when he ordered Rolls-Royce’s latest Phantom. Upon arrival, the owner probably didn’t like the conventional Hooper cabriolet bodywork because it was eventually scrapped and replaced with what you see here.

02-20-2008, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
edawg99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,404 My Profile	Cool cars but I have never been a huge fan of them. I seen a few at the Auto show yesterday.

02-20-2008, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,598 My Profile	DEAR ERIC ... Could you please share the pics with us as soon as possible?

02-21-2008, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
edawg99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,404 My Profile	Would you like me to resize them first ? The pics are really big.

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