Most people stop and stare when a Rolls-Royce passes by. Yohan Poonawalla probably has an entire fleet parked at home. On Stories From Bharat, the businessman and automobile collector opened the doors to what can only be described as a paradise for luxury car lovers. As Kamiya Jani walked through his stunning collection, one thing became super clear: this isn’t just a hobby. It’s an obsession decades in the making.
Yohan Poonawalla Owns 22 Rolls-Royces!
While discussing his garage, Kamiya Jani, our Editor-in-Chief, asked the obvious question: exactly how many Rolls-Royces does he have? Yohan’s answer was almost casual.
“Twenty-three,” he said, before correcting himself. “Twenty-two and the 23rd is in the making now. That’s going to be a very special one.”
22 Rolls-Royces already sounds unbelievable! But hidden among them is a car that even the world’s wealthiest collectors would struggle to get their hands on.
Pointing towards one of the prized vehicles, Kamiya Jani brought up a fact that has made headlines across automotive circles. Yohan owns a Rolls-Royce worth approximately ₹22 crores, one of the rarest examples ever built. Curious about what makes it so special, she asked him to tell the story behind it.
According to Yohan Poonawalla, the car is an extended wheelbase model and carries a distinction that no amount of money can recreate today. Rolls-Royce has officially certified it as the last Privacy Suite car ever produced. In collector terms, that’s the equivalent of owning the final chapter of a legendary book. There will never be another one like it.
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Story Behind His Rarest Rolls-Royce
But the conversation wasn’t only about ultra-modern luxury. Some of Yohan’s favourite possessions happen to be the oldest.
When Kamiya Jani asked which car in the collection had been around the longest, his answer jumped back nearly a century.
“My 1927 Rolls-Royce.”
And yes, it still runs perfectly.
For most vintage-car enthusiasts, keeping a 98-year-old automobile functional would be an achievement in itself. For Yohan, it’s simply another chapter in a collection filled with spectacular, magical stories.
One such story belongs to his 1962 Phantom V. This isn’t just a classic Rolls-Royce; it’s a piece of Middle Eastern history on wheels. Yohan revealed that the car once belonged to the ruler of Qatar, who later became the nation’s founding father and first president.
A ₹22-crore Rolls-Royce, a 1927 classic that still drives, a Phantom V with royal connections, and 22 Rolls-Royces under one roof; Yohan Poonawalla’s garage isn’t really a garage at all. It’s a museum that happens to start on the first turn of a key.
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Stay tuned for the entire Stories From Bharat episode, launching soon on the Curly Tales App and Curly Tales YouTube Channel. This time, it is being served with a side of luxe!
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FAQs
How many Rolls-Royces does Yohan Poonawalla own?
Yohan Poonawalla revealed on Stories From Bharat that he currently owns 22 Rolls-Royces, with a 23rd special model currently in the making.
Which is the most expensive Rolls-Royce in Yohan Poonawalla's collection?
One of the standout vehicles in his collection is a Rolls-Royce worth approximately ₹22 crores, recognised as the last Privacy Suite model ever produced.
What is special about Yohan Poonawalla's Privacy Suite Rolls-Royce?
According to Yohan, Rolls-Royce has officially certified it as the final Privacy Suite car ever built, making it a unique collector's item.