Rolls-Royce Phantom I gallery (1925–1931)

Introduced in 1925, the Rolls-Royce Phantom I, originally marketed as the New Phantom, replaced the legendary Silver Ghost. Built upon a heavy-duty ladder chassis with semi-elliptic front springs and cantilever rear suspension, the model was sold strictly as a rolling chassis, allowing elite coachbuilders like Barker, Hooper, Mulliner, and Brewster to craft bespoke coachwork ranging from limousines to open tourers. The biggest technical advancement was its 7.7-litre pushrod overhead-valve inline-six engine, which offered substantially improved breathing, refinement, and power compared to the side-valve unit of the Silver Ghost. Power was sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission, while Springfield-built American variants utilized a three-speed gearbox. Phantom I incorporated advanced mechanical servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes licensed from Hispano-Suiza. Produced in both the UK and the United States until 1931, the Phantom I cemented Rolls-Royce's reputation for unmatched engineering and peerless luxury across international markets.