Rolls-Royce Centenary Phantom

[altezza]

4 MAY 2004
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced today that a special Centenary version of the Phantom will be produced. The announcement was made at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, England, where Rolls-Royce is celebrating the centenary of the first meeting between Henry Royce and the Hon. Charles Rolls.

Production of the Centenary Phantom is restricted to just 35 cars, uniquely identified by special treadplates in the door sills and a chassis plate mounted on the B-post. The car’s badges will feature red-on-chrome lettering, recalling the company’s first quarter-century between 1904 and 1930, at which point the badges were changed from their original red to black. Also recalling a colourful past, yet wholly contemporary, is the Dark Curzon paintwork scheme of the car – the ‘birthday livery’ combination derived directly from 100EX, the one-off experimental car unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The body is in Dark Curzon, with wheels in Meteor Silver. Dark Curzon leather has been used for the seats and interior trim. A full-leather headlining in Smoke Grey completes the unique interior trim treatment. The Centenary Phantom’s woodwork includes Figured Mahogany veneer with a distinctive silver inlay, while the inter-linked ‘RR’ insignia are featured in the centre of all four door cappings. Both the front and rear sides of each picnic table are also veneered, creating a distinctive wooden accent in the backrests of the front seats.

Customers will be constantly reminded they are driving a special Phantom from behind the wheel. New instruments with a unique anodised finish to their faces are presented in a finely textured aluminium dash panel. Meanwhile, the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ mascot will be a constant talking point as it is made from solid sterling silver.

Tony Gott, Chairman and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: "We are delighted to announce production of the Centenary Phantom, which represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the marque's achievement in reaching its 100th anniversary. It builds on the excitement and impact generated by the 100EX Centenary Experimental Car, launched to worldwide acclaim at the Geneva Motor Show in March, by delivering some of that special car’s signature features to customers for the first time."

The first example of the Centenary Phantom will be on display on the concourse in front of the G-MEX Centre in Manchester today as part of the Centenary celebrations.

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[robruf]

That is one really great looking car, but the interior looks as if it is from a new Range Rover with the aluminum but it still looks fantastic and I really like the red lettering on the badges, they should go back to this style for all cars produced during the 100th anniversary production year.

[PATo355]

Nah ... now its too much , i think its grotesque , better go to the street , pick a megaphone and scream that you are millionaire , i think with the phantom is more shocking tho

[astonmartinandy]

I like that car a lot. Wouldn't spend my money on it personally, but you can't help but admire the quality of the interior (and carpets) in a car like that.

[666fast]

looks a bit better than the normal one

[altedza]

stunning

[possessed_beaver]

bling bling

im impressed the way rolls royce achieve class without going over the top, with 500 gizmo's ect. always keep there designs very simple.

on the same not it's not to say that i have anything against gizmo packed cars like the maybach - i would probley take a maybach over a rolls!

[schnell318]

I like the "normal" Phantom better but this still is one extremely classy car, would take it over the Maybach anyday. I personally think the Maybach is grotesque, they just put there as many gadgets as it was possible and both interior and exterior design are nowhere near as elegant as the Phantom´s.

[Schwalbe]

I find it very elegant. What I like the more is the pop-up Rolls chicks on the top of the calenders. :D

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[mit5005]

That is what you call luxury right there. But I guess all Bentleys are. Beautiful car.

[nejcdolinsek]

I'm not so sure about the styling. I think its way to rectangular.

But put 20 inch rims on that thing, and you have the ultimate pimp-mobile :P

[5vz-fe]

I'm not so sure about the styling. I think its way to rectangular.

But put 20 inch rims on that thing, and you have the ultimate pimp-mobile :P

I think it's a 20 incher on that Rolls already
*EDIT* 54cm to be exact ----> 21.something inch *EDIT*

[stradale]

The normal Phantom is already a revolting car I think. To me, it's the opposite of class and elegance. BTW, the Maybach is even worse. That thing makes me physically sick. The design of the Rolls has the sole purpose to be bigger than anything else and only needs to impose. Come on, it's a damn brick! I'm sure its comfort of being driven in is unsurpassed, but I would regret getting out and having to look at the exterior.

This 'cemetary' version's misplaced slightly sportier looks only make it worse.

I'm surprised it's only PATo and me that don't like it... :(

[bmagni]

i really like the phantom, this one looks great, but like in essence it doesnt look that elegant, somethin is missin i think


BTW, the Maybach is even worse


hehehe right