The most UNUSUAL Rolls-Royce ever created! | The ROUND DOOR ROLLS-ROYCE

Step into the world of pre-war luxury, radical coachbuilding, and pure Art Deco drama with one of the most unusual Rolls-Royces ever created: the legendary “Round Door Rolls.” This 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I began life as a traditional luxury chassis before being completely transformed in the 1930s by Belgian coachbuilder Jonckheere into one of the most controversial and unforgettable automobiles of its era. With its circular doors, enormous rear fin, twin sunroofs, and futuristic aerodynamic styling, the car shattered everything people expected from a Rolls-Royce. In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of this one-of-one masterpiece — from its origins with the widow of Dodge Motor Company co-founder Horace Dodge, to India, Belgium, concours competitions, near-scrapyard destruction, wild publicity tours in gold paint, and ultimately its restoration here at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Along the way, we uncover the mystery surrounding the car’s radical redesign, the reaction from Rolls-Royce traditionalists, and why this extraordinary Phantom I continues to captivate audiences nearly a century later. Featuring: • 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I “Round Door Rolls” • Coachwork by Jonckheere of Belgium • Art Deco and aerodynamic luxury car design • Pre-war coachbuilding history • Full restoration at the Petersen Automotive Museum #RollsRoyce #PhantomI #ClassicCars #ArtDeco #Coachbuilt #VintageCars #PetersenMuseum #LuxuryCars #AutomotiveHistory #CarDesign —— GET TICKETS TO THE MUSEUM https://www.petersen.org/tickets —— CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/petersen_museum