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Hamann Presents the Custom Rolls-Royce Phantom

Filed under: Wheels

For an affluent motorist looking for a top-of-the-line luxury automobile, there are only a few choices: the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Bentley Arnage and the Maybach. If you find the Bentley to be too archaic and the Maybach little more than a gussied-up Mercedes S-Class, then the Phantom is clearly your choice. The thing is, it's also bound to be your wealthy friends' choices as well. So if you want yours to stand out a little, you can now turn to German tuning house Hamann, which is offering a range of modifications to the Phantom saloon and Drophead Coupe convertible to give it a little extra attitude. The package includes 23-inch wheels to replace the 21-inch rims on the stock Phantom, a custom steering wheel for a more sporting feel, and engine modifications to bring output from the 6.75-liter V12 up from 460 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque to 535hp/615lb-ft. With all the extra power and the limiter removed, the Hamann Phantom is ready to cruise to an effortless 300 km/h (187 mph).

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Rolls-Royce Updates the Phantom Saloon for 2009

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

With its range of products now expanded to include a coupe, a convertible and a long wheelbase version, and with an all-new model range coming around the corner, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention back on the model that re-launched the brand in 2003. Subtly revised for this year, the latest Rolls-Royce Phantom gets a new grille and wheel options, as well as a host of new luxury touches including LED illumination on the door handles, upgraded in-cabin entertainment system, new electronic controls, adjustable reading lamps and redesigned interior door panels. Nothing revolutionary here, as Rolls-Royce has wisely chosen not to mess too much with perfection.

Gallery: 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom

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Will Rolls-Royce Make An Electric Phantom?

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels, Green

It looks very likely that in the near future Rolls fans will have the option of owning an all-electric version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Tom Purves, the Rolls-Royce CEO, has revealed that he'd not only like to build an electric Phantom but thinks it would fit in perfectly with what a lot of Rolls customers are looking for. Thanks to the technology used in the new BMW Mini-E the hard part of developing an electric engine that measures up is already done -- it's really just about refinement and tweaking a few technology details.

No word yet on when an electric Phantom can be expected but it sounds like it could be as soon as the next few years.

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The Peony, A Rolls With Its Own Scent

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

Not many cars come with their own fragrance. The Peony is a bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom designed for United Arab Emirates customers. It has a two-tone exterior of Pearl Blue with a contrasting Moonstone Pearl Blue and Seashell interior. The Peony is named after the peony flower and the peony leaf motif, in Oriental blue and yellow, is used throughout the car and used as an exterior logo and on the interior wood trim inlay and door capping. The tread plates use the logo and the words "Peony motif, exclusive Bespoke Phantom". The Peony fragrance has been created to match the car by Emirati perfumery HIND's Mohamed Hilal. A silver bottle comes with the car. Autoblog has shot of the peony motif interior.

The $400,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom is a big hit in the Gulf. Arabian Business reports that demand is so high that Rolls-Royce is already booked into next year and the cars haven't even officially arrived their yet.

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Simon Cowell Picks Up A Bugatti Veyron

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels, Celebrity Shopping

Simon Cowell blew some serious cash on some serious wheels recently when he had some spare time on his hands (and apparently some spare cash) due to a week off work for the Rugby World Cup. He dropped over £1,000,000 in LA on two new cars: a £750,000 Bugatti Veyron and a £400,000 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

Somehow this doesn't surprise me. Simon Cowell hardly seems to shy away from flash and attention, and although fast cars don't necessarily mean an ego problem (I would love to have a Veyron myself!) I think in his case they might!

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Autoblog Reviews The Rolls-Royce Phantom

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

Who hasn't been curious about what it is like to tool around town in a Rolls Royce Phantom. Autoblog's Alex Nunez lived the dream taking home a 2007 Phantom for a weekend. Is the Rolls worth the money? Is Alex spoiled for all other cars forever? Did women, drawn by the awesome power of this ultimate chick magnet immediately drape themselves all over the vehicle? The answer to these questions and much more is in his comprehensive review which is full of all sorts of eyecandy shots. The takeway from the review is, in Alex's words summing up the experience :"Four days later, I wasn't intimidated. I was impressed."

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Sells For $1.6 Million

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

When I read about some of these auctions I get so envious! How fun would it be to go to one of these events with a flag or paddle to wave around and practically unlimited funds to play with! Case in point, at a recent charity auction to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe sold for $1.6 million. Not that it's not a great car, but it's since the actual value is estimated between $400,000 and $500,000 that's a pretty big jump for charity. And these Phantom Drophead Coupes are making of habit of selling high -- back in January a couple got $2 million for theirs at the Winter Wine Festival. I guess if you gotta have one then you gotta have one!

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Ernest Hemingway Rolls Royce To Be Auctioned In Indiana

by Erin Mays (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels, Auctions, Celebrity Shopping

The vehicle in which Ernest Hemingway toured the country while writing and publishing such American greats as A Farewell to Arms, The Fifth Column and the First Forty-Nine Stories, and Death in the Afternoon will be auctioned off at Kruse International Auburn Spring MotorFair, held May 31 - June 3 in Auburn, Ind.

The 1929 Phantom II Short Coupled Saloon Rolls-Royce is reportedly in pristine condition, not leaving storage for the past 20 years, though it did make cameos at shows such as the '06 Amelia Island Concours and Pinmar, where it won the title of "Best Post War Automobile," as well as several documentaries and news features, such as those with the Miami Herald and CNN.com. It comes with beverage, golf and hunting storage compartments.

A 1968 movie car from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be one of 2,000 other autos joining the Rolls at the auction.

[via Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly]

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Grey Goose Teams Up With Rolls Royce

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits, Wheels

Normally, alcohol and cars just don't mix, but Grey Goose and Rolls Royce seem to have decided to use that combination to promote a message of social responsibility - as well as one of the enjoyment of luxury goods. The companies are creating two fully customized Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantoms, which will drive around (presumably in highly visible nighttime hot spots) with fully-trained chauffeurs who will educate people about the importance of "Sipping Responsibly." The cars will have a signature blue paint and upholstery, mahogany-veneered door cappings, lots of sterling silver inlay and will prominently feature the Grey Goose logo throughout.

At the end of the program, both vehicles will be auctioned off to raise money for charity.

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2008 Phantom Drophead

by Trey Evans (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

"Mmm ... sexy."
"What?"
"This," I said, turning my laptop to show my father, who was sitting on the couch in my gameroom.
"Oh, you're right. Is the front as ugly as the sedan?"
This isn't really about the sedan, nor my couch. It's all about the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. The front doors are suicide. Seriously, how cool is that? The color is gorgeous, as is the grill and bonnet. Really, my only complaint is the wood slats just behind the rear seats. That kind of makes it look like a swim platform on a nice yacht tender. Under that chromed bonnet is a 453 horsepower 6.75 litre V12. Check out AutoBlog's hi-res photo gallery for all the pics of the $407,000 ride you can handle.

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New Fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms Arrive In Hong Kong

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Journeys, Wheels

Our siblings at Autoblog report on the massive fleet of custom Rolls-Royce Phantoms which recently arrived at the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong. The Peninsula ordered 14 long-wheelbase Phantoms, each finished in Brewster Green with a tan stripe, Peninsula Hotel sill plates, an enlarged trunk, a coolbox for chilled towels, compartments for used towels in the doors, MP3 jacks for the rear seats and "No Smoking" plaques.

If you are interested in staying at this sumptuous hotel, you may as well go for the top suite. The Peninsula Suite, which regularly makes lists of the most expensive suites in the world, has a private balcony with panoramic views of Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island, two separate sitting areas, a conference room, mini-gym, private office, harbor-view bathroom, three private washrooms, and a guest washroom, two separate dressing areas and a fully equipped kitchen and Butler's pantry. This amazing suite costs $42,000 Hong Kong Dollars (around $5,400 per night).

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Black

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

Usually, the Rolls-Royce doesn't ooze of sex appeal to me. It's elegant, classy and classic but sexy? The Rolls-Royce Phantom Black however makes me a bit hot under the collar. Classic Driver reports that the all black car was created through the bespoke program at Goodwood. It has diamond black exterior paint with twin silver coach lines and black visible tail pipes. The wheels have run-flat tires and center caps with Rolls Royce badges that stay upright even at high speeds. Inside the car has black leather upholstery with seashell piping and black ash wood veneers and silver pinstriping detail. Apparently there were only 25 of these cars made and they are already taken. Sex sells.

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Ritz Hotel Gets A Centennial Rolls

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Journeys, Wheels

The Ritz London hotel is celebrating its 100th anniversary in grand style. They have ordered a beautiful 2006 Ritz blue Phantom. The car has a smoke gray leather interior with walnut burr trimmings and has satellite navigation system and two DVD screens. The hotel, which opened on May 24 1906 returned to private British ownership in 1995 and has undergone a complete refurbishment. The Centennial Celebration includes being picked up at the airport in the rolls and spending two days in a Ritz suite. A bottle of Ritz Centenary Cuvee Champagne, along with fresh fruit and flowers, awaits you in your room, and a full English breakfast will be served on each morning of your stay. One evening includes theater tickets to a London production of your choice and the other offers a four-course dinner in the Ritz restaurant. A trip to the Ritz salon and complimentary membership to the Ritz private members gaming club are part of the experience which starts at £1,500.

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Naples Wine Auction To Auction Off Rolls-Royce Phantom

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels, Wine, Auctions, Events

Once again, it's time for the posh auction that is part of the Naples Wine Festival in Florida. The auction is famous for auctioning off some of the priciest cars in the world. This year you can snap up a customized 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur or a 2005 Ferrari F430 Spyder as well as yachting packages, trips and plenty of wine lots. The 2006 Rolls-Royce Chardonnay Phantom shown here is being raffled off at $5,000 per ticket. Last year, the companion car, a burgundy Phantom brought in $800,000 at the auction. There will be only 300 tickets sold for the car (for a total of $1.5 million) which has a DVD system with two screens on the backs of the front seats and a wine cooler under the center of the rear seat. It also comes with a nine-liter bottle of 2003 Hartford Court Seascape Chardonnay engraved with a rendition of the car. The Naples Winter Wine Festival always attracts a high-spending crowd and the proceeds raise money for children's charities in Collier County. The auction takes place this Saturday at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at Tiburon in North Naples.

[via Naples News]

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