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Rolls-Royce angled radiators
The Rolls-Royce radiator grille is one of the most recognisable features of any car in history. Its solemn, upright form is emblematic of the qualities of the cars themselves: sober, reserved and dignified, not to mention a little old-fashioned. Of course, there have been occasions where others have taken it upon themselves to alter the radiator, for better or worse, to suit their own tastes. The practice was most popular in the 1930s as the streamlining craze took over car design and stylists fitted Rolls-Royces with deeply raked radiators to match their rakish coachwork.
Tom Clarke, writing in the latest issue of The Automobile, has delved into the disparate histories of some of these cars, focussing on the dramatic Jonckheere-bodied 'round door' Phantom. Many will be aware of this car, which, now fully restored, has been making the rounds of the concours circuit, but few will be aware of its history, which is wrapped in half-truths and uncertainties. Read the full story, the fruits of many years of research, in the February issue, which is out now. Check the large gallery of this fab at Loveispeed.nl
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martedì gennaio 21st, 2014
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16 Marzo 2017, 03:39
The car absolutely has an Indian connection. It was built for a dike or earl but since he did not pick it up, it was ordered by the Raja of Nanpara (a state in UP of northern India), who became its first owner. The car was driven all the way to Nanpara and hand delivered to the Raja. Here is seen getting out of his car. The car was just one of his many toys, and when he was done it was sent back to Europe. The car now resides in a museum in L.A. with the details authenticating this informtation.
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08 Febbraio 2014, 23:15
Overall styling aside (I am rather partial to it's excesses!) surely most worthy of comment are the extraordinary nerf bar bumpers with more than a hint of water buffalo and hunting bow.
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23 Gennaio 2014, 11:44
This reminds me of the story of 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. The sycophantic â€oohs and ahs†of the gormless and slavish admirers ..... and why? Simply because of the double ‘R' on the radiator. I do wonder what would be the reaction if the radiator had been bearing the name ‘Ford’, ‘Dodge’..... or ‘Austin’. Let’s face it, the thing is utterly monstrous. An extraordinary manifestation of tasteless, automotive dross. Put it alongside the creations of Saoutchik, Chapron, Letournier et Marchand or even Pininfarina and well, quite frankly ...... what do people think? Should it be wrecked for parts?
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22 Gennaio 2014, 16:11
I saw this car at the Meadowbrook concours in Michigan a few years ago. It's an unhappy marriage between RR and Tatra.
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22 Gennaio 2014, 14:49
I saw the round door Rolls for the first time at the 1965 Minnesota State Fair. It was in a large trailer for viewing. I think I paid $1 to see it. Painted gold "...real gold in the paint..." The information said it was "Built for the Duke of Windsor." Nearly 50 years later it appears that all that information wasn't accurate. As with most things in life, the truth is far more interesting than made up stories. I fell in love with the car then and still love it today.
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22 Gennaio 2014, 09:00
This 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom l Aerodynamic Coupe was rebodied in 1935 by Jonckheere.
So it was 10 years old, but was it worn out and ready for a new body ?
Up to the Owner to decide !
There was another RR, a 1939 RR Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Hooper.
It ALL adds to the Provenance
It was shown at the Brussels, Geneva and London motor shows before being shipped overseas for the Rolls-Royce stand at the 1939 New York Fair. It was then sold to Louis Ritter, (the then Multi Millionaire)
When it was 8 years old, in 1947, he commissioned Labourdette to rebody and transform the car (No expense spared)
Ritter spent $44,000 on the body alone equivalent to $375,000, 10 years ago.
It is now worth shall we say "Millions" ?
A similar unrestored / rebodied
1939 RR Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Hooper, was auctioned exactly one year ago, and fetched a measly $112,750
Chalk and Cheese !
Read more at
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3606.html
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So it was 10 years old, but was it worn out and ready for a new body ?
Up to the Owner to decide !
There was another RR, a 1939 RR Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Hooper.
It ALL adds to the Provenance
It was shown at the Brussels, Geneva and London motor shows before being shipped overseas for the Rolls-Royce stand at the 1939 New York Fair. It was then sold to Louis Ritter, (the then Multi Millionaire)
When it was 8 years old, in 1947, he commissioned Labourdette to rebody and transform the car (No expense spared)
Ritter spent $44,000 on the body alone equivalent to $375,000, 10 years ago.
It is now worth shall we say "Millions" ?
A similar unrestored / rebodied
1939 RR Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Hooper, was auctioned exactly one year ago, and fetched a measly $112,750
Chalk and Cheese !
Read more at
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3606.html
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22 Gennaio 2014, 08:46
If you look carefully, the doors are not round but Oval, which makes opening the window a little awkward !
How WONDERFUL it would have been, had it been truly circular, with the windows operating completely within their guides.
That really would have been something to behold !
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How WONDERFUL it would have been, had it been truly circular, with the windows operating completely within their guides.
That really would have been something to behold !
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22 Gennaio 2014, 07:50
What an extraordinary car! I never really know, if I like the design, or if it´s really ugly. But in any way, it is really fascinating! But what I don´t like, is the sadly typical way to restore such cars, giving it a black/red/white leather interieur and a black paint, even if it once was couloured completely different. So many wonderful cars were treated that way...
Another nice Round-Door-Gallery can be seen here:
http://www.coachbuild.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=37292
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Another nice Round-Door-Gallery can be seen here:
http://www.coachbuild.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=37292
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22 Gennaio 2014, 06:01
I have not read the article, I subscribe to The Automobile and the issue is expected to be delivered in the first week of February as I live in India.
I believe that the chassis was originally a Maharaja car, from Nanpara if I remember correctly. But it would not be really eligible for the Maharaja cars section at this years Retromobile as the rebody was done later. Lets see if this car has an India connection. I will be taking part with my Humber Landaulette ex-State of Korea.
Cheers
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I believe that the chassis was originally a Maharaja car, from Nanpara if I remember correctly. But it would not be really eligible for the Maharaja cars section at this years Retromobile as the rebody was done later. Lets see if this car has an India connection. I will be taking part with my Humber Landaulette ex-State of Korea.
Cheers
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22 Gennaio 2014, 00:39
I had the pleasure of seeing this automobile dispakyed in a glsss cage. It was at Silver Springs Florida. I am guessing when but it could have been around 1970. Those round doors were certainly different.
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