Rolls-Royce: 108 years of history Published on March 22, 2014 in Galleries by Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin Photo: Wikipedia In 1925, Rolls-Royce launches the Phantom. Its 7.6 liter inline 6 developped ''sufficient power'' according to the manufacturer... Two thirds of the production came from Derby, in England, while the rest were built in Springfield, Massachusetts.