To the connoisseur of the American Rolls-Royce, the Henley Roadster occupies the same illustrious position as the disappearing-top convertible coupe on the Duesenberg or the speedster on the Auburn.

It is the ultimate expression of the coachbuilder’s art and the iconic design on its chassis, with unusually dramatic lines, including a hood extended back to a raked cowl line, dramatically flared open fenders, and the subtle falling of the beltline behind a low vee’d windshield.

Every movement of the artist’s pencil was carefully considered on the Henley Roadster, resulting in a shape both perfectly proportioned and thoughtfully comfortable; the “dickey seat” was fitted with its own, nearly invisible door.

As befits the best design on any Full Classic chassis, the Henley Roadster was produced in very limited number—11 examples, two fitted to used Phantom I chassis, and nine to Phantom IIs.

Equally fitting, each was delivered to an especially notable, interesting person; also like a Mo...