Since its inception in 1904, Rolls-Royce has maintained a reputation of exceptional luxury and build quality. Originally named the “New Phantom,” the Phantom I replaced the outgoing Silver Ghost in 1925 and boasted an enlarged, overhead-valve 7.7-litre, inline-six engine and redesigned chassis. Within five years of production, Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing plants in both England and the US built a total of 3,509 Phantom Is.

This Rolls-Royce Phantom I Kenilworth Sedan was sold new to American steel industrialist William Mather of Cleveland, Ohio. At the time, Mr. Mather resided at Gwinn, a grand estate in the village of Bratenahl, located east of Cleveland and perched on the banks of Lake Erie.

In the 1930s, the Phantom’s fenders were modernized, as was common practice at the time. The car was subsequently owned by collector Rodney Brown in Olympia, Washington, under whose ownership the engine and gearbox were rebuilt in 1982. While in the care of the consignor, the fenders were returned to their original shape and the car was sympathetically painted. At the time of cataloguing, the Phantom’s odometer displayed 60,355 miles, believed to be original based on copies of extensive correspondence on file. One of just 35 Kenilworth Sedans by Brewster, this car remains remarkably preserved, other than the aforementioned repaint, boasting an original interior among many other finishes. Its rarity, originality, and extraordinary provenance make it a deserving consideration for the vintage Rolls-Royce aficionado.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled 1928.