To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$150,000 - $200,000
- Bespoke combination of Contrast Blue Ice over Light Grey/Blue
Grey
- Stainless steel hood and teak deck options
- Includes hidden picnic basket and countless luxury
accessories
- Driven less than 22,000 miles from new
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the sixth model in the history of the
legendary British super-luxury brand to carry the Phantom name.
What has not changed is the luxury maker's pursuit of the ultimate
in comfort, convenience, and now electronic wizardry. Details
abound; it is the little things that matter. Not counting the
engine and body, it takes 260 hours to build a Phantom compared to
25 hours for the typical car - not counting any bespoke features.
As Sir Henry Royce once said, "Strive for perfection in everything
you do."
In four-door saloon guise, the Phantom was introduced in 2003; the
first new model introduced under the ownership of parent company
BMW. The drophead coupe, which shares mechanicals with the saloon,
made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in
Detroit on 7 January 2007. Styling was based on the 100EX concept,
which was in celebration of Rolls-Royce's centennial in 2004. Like
the concept car, the production cars use novel rearward-opening
coach doors along with its yacht-like exterior design theme. A
silky smooth 454-hp, 6.8-liter V-12 and six-speed automatic
transmission provide seamless acceleration. Production of the
drophead coupe continued through 2012.
The original window sticker of this striking example boasts an
impressive list price of $485,772 when new. Most importantly, it
confirms the bespoke color and options that make this vehicle
unique. The lovely exterior is finished in Contrast Blue Ice
(W47-5E46) and is highlighted by a brushed stainless accented hood
and a teak deck covering the hidden cabriolet roof. Inside, there
is a contrasting interior of Light Grey/Blue Grey which features
R-R logos on the headrests, and matching yacht floormats along with
a full set of delightfully plush Mouton carpets.
Interior wood, including the veneered instrument panel overlay,
steering wheel spokes, and front cup holder lid, are finished in a
stunning Crossbanded Santos Palissander trim. Optional front and
rear cameras aid in parking. Included is also a jewel-encrusted R-R
pen that is kept in an in-dash drawer. Located out of sight within
the boot is a special Rolls-Royce picnic basket which contains
gold-trimmed plates, coffee cups, cutlery, thermos, R-R wine
glasses and a two-wine bottle carrying case, and other picnic
accoutrements.
The odometer shows 21,800 miles of exceptional motoring. Original
books and road tools are of course included.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.
