Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé VIN. SCA683C04AUX29183, 2010
Rolls-Royce Phantom VII
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Chassis No.: SCA683C04AUX29183
€253,000 EUR | Sold
- Rolls-Royce's flagship model
- One owner from new
- Stored since acquisition
- Beautiful specification including 'Starlight Headlining'
"It is easy to be overwhelmed and awed by the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, a car that cossets wonderfully and goes out of its way to make the driver and his passengers feel special like no other car on sale."
– Autocar.
Vickers' controversial sale of its Rolls-Royce and Bentley brands in 1997, although acrimonious at the time, allowed the two marques to reaffirm their traditional roles in separate ownership: Rolls-Royce continuing to provide the ultimate in luxurious motoring for the plutocracy under BMW's stewardship, with Volkswagen-owned Bentley catering for the wealthy owner-driver with sporting inclinations. Concluded in 1998, the deal left VW in control of the Crewe factory and it was not until January 2003 that Rolls-Royce would be officially re-established at its new home close to Goodwood in Sussex.
An historic model in the continuing history of the Rolls-Royce marque, the 6.7-litre V12-powered Phantom was the first all-new design to be introduced by the company following its takeover by BMW. To the relief of traditionalists it looked nothing like a BMW, despite the underlying technology. Produced at a new factory near Goodwood in Sussex, the Phantom revived a great name from Rolls-Royce's past that had always been synonymous with unrestrained luxury. In keeping with the tradition established by previous Phantoms, the newcomer was a very large motor car, outstretching the old Silver Seraph (the last Crewe-built Rolls-Royce) by 18" while boasting a radiator shell 4" taller. Priced at around £260,000 at time of launch, it was also 40% more expensive.
While the aluminium body structure represented the ultimate in automotive technology, its accoutrements remained entirely traditional in choice of materials, consisting of the finest hide trim, genuine woollen carpets and carefully selected wood veneers. Certain dashboard features recalled those of earlier models, while there was a choice of five-seater ('Lounge') or four-seater ('Theatre') accommodation. Saloon, Coupé and Drophead Coupé versions were built.
Motortrend summed up the Coupé's appeal thus: "At 100 mph, you can't hear the clock in the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe. That's because the clock doesn't tick. But you can't hear much of anything else, either, apart from the rustle of wind around the A-pillars. It might be the sportiest Rolls-Royce ever - faster than a Porsche Boxster to 60mph and boasting a myriad of detail changes to suspension, steering, and transmission tune designed to sharpen its responses - but the Phantom Coupe is first and foremost a luxury car."
Purchased new by the vendor and stored since acquisition, this Phantom has travelled only 118 km at the time of cataloguing. Factory options include optional veneers, seat inserts and carpets, and Starlight Headlining in dark grey. The car will require its first service before further use. A wonderful opportunity to own a little used example of Rolls-Royce's flagship model.
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