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Rolls-Royce Phantom Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Collection

All Rolls-Royces are special. Some, to paraphrase Orwell, are more special than others. Like this latest Centenary edition Phantom.

Created to mark 100 years of the company's mascot – the Spirit of Ecstasy – the Centenary Collection is distinguished by a number of special touches, including unique paint colors, commemorative plaques, special instruments and clock set into the dashboard and a replica statuette for owners to place on their desks or mantle. To cap it all, the glovebox lid is inscribed with the following:

"A graceful little goddess, the Spirit of Ecstasy, who has selected road travel as her supreme delight and alighted on the prow of a Rolls-Royce motor car to revel in the freshness of the air and the musical sound of her fluttering draperies." - Charles Sykes, 1911

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Phantom Couch is the Rolls-Royce of Sofas

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Luxury Cars & Autos

Sure, we'd all like to ride around town in the back of a Rolls-Royce Phantom. But who short of the wealthy elite can afford it? Thanks (whether sarcastic or genuine) to some skilled craftsman, we can at least get the feeling in our own living rooms.

This sofa has been crafted to look like the rear end of a Phantom, complete with wheels, tail lights and trunk. It'll cost you $5,500 if you want one, but that's still a few grand shy of the four hundred grand or so the actual limousine would set you back.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Rumored to Remain Unchanged until 2016

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Want to get your hands on a Rolls-Royce Phantom? You may have to wait a while. The super-luxe saloon has been on the market a whopping seven years with only minor updates along the way, and according to the latest reports, it could be another six before a replacement arrives.

Not that the Phantom needs much upgrading. Nor does it have much competition, with Maybach leaving the market and only Bentley standing as its competitor. But once the Phantom is replaced with a newer model, expect new versions of the coupe and convertible versions to follow as well.

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Yas Eagle Phantom by Rolls-Royce for Abu Dhabi

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

When you're the one drilling the oil, you can have all the Rolls-Royces you want. That's why the Persian Gulf has been getting what seems like an endless procession of special Phantoms, created exclusively for the sheikhs and emirs.

The latest has just made its way online. Called the Yas Eagle, it was released to commemorate the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a few months ago. It could be ordered on either the Phantom saloon, Phantom Coupe or Drophead Coupe, and features a series of special touches: the exterior has been painted two-tone blue and white, the interior in blue with red accents and blue wood veneers. Even the hood ornament is illuminated.

If we've said it once, we've bemoaned it a thousand times: money and taste, to our eternal chagrin, don't automatically go hand in hand.

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Hamann Presents the Custom Rolls-Royce Phantom

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

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: Luxury Cars & Autos

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.

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Will Rolls-Royce Make An Electric Phantom?

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, 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: Luxury Cars & Autos

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: Luxury Cars & Autos, 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: Luxury Cars & Autos

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: Luxury Cars & Autos

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: Luxury Cars & Autos, 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, Luxury Cars & Autos

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: Luxury Cars & Autos

"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: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Luxury Cars & Autos

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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