Jun 21
This Rolls Royce Phantom I is one of the only cars I’ve ever seen with a windswept coupe body. This one is by Brewster. It’s fantastic. Why has this style not been done more? Anyone know if this car survives?
Y
Reply to Hupp31…
Reply Replies (10)
· Jun 21
Brewster made the best bodies!!!
· Jun 21
Yes, car has been in the same family in Texas for the last 50 years. The collection it is in has outstanding prewar cars of similar quality. Officially called the "Wind Blown Coupe".
It was at Pebble in 2018.
· Jun 21
· Jun 21
Picture I found on Facebook.
· Jun 22
That wouldn’t be my first choice of color combination but that car pulls it off.
· Jun 22
Travis, I think this car would look good in any color.
· Jun 22
I never noticed before but although this is a Phantom I, it has the Phantom II Brewster hood scallops. Probably their first body with that feature.
· Jun 22
Saw this in person 30 years ago. Just as beautiful in person as in photos.
· Jun 23
Brewster built 90% of the American RR bodies. Known for great quality and style they were absorbed by RR sometime in the late 20s. @alsancle might know, but their car venture almost bankrupted them is what I remember.
· Jun 23
I can't get to coachbuilt right now but I believe what you are saying is correct. They were carrying severe debt when RR of American bought them in the mid 20s which eventually took them out too.
Quality of construction was top of the American coachbuilders and style was right up there too.