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Jan 22, 2025
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The Jonckheere Rolls Royce

12 years ago
1 min read


Starting life out in 1925 as a Rolls Royce Phantom I, commissioned by Raja of Nanpara in 1934 the cars incredible aerodynamic coachwork was done by Jonckheere. A Belgium company that today builds commercial buses. The car’s most striking features are its round suicide doors with a fan like roll down windows. The car today is in the Petersen Automotive Collection in Los Angeles.


Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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