Rolls-Royce has long been the choice of so many aristocrats and rock gods
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe at the Paris Motors Show. The company built a record 300 cars in June, 2010. All models were sold out during the summer and there was a months-long backlog of orders.
The top five Rolls-Royce dealers in the world in 2008 were (in alphabetical order): Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Beverly Hills, Dubai, London
Rolls-Royce Phantom
1212 Phantoms were sold around the world in 2008, marking five years of continued growth under BMW Group ownership and the highest Rolls-Royce sales figures for 18 years.
Dashboard of a Rolls-Royce Phantom: Designed with sumptuous leather, rich wood grains and cool chrome accents for "unparalleled" luxury and comfort.
Rolls-Royce Phantom - Extended Wheelbase. Each body receives five individual coats of paint and lacquer, with hand-finishing between each layer before being polished for five hours
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase
Rear climate control, volume control and electric window switches are housed in a wood veneer panel in the door.
When Rolls-Royce customers commission a Phantom, optional features include personalised tread plates, contrast stitching and seat piping, plus more elaborate additions such as luggage, glassware and picnic sets, all designed in-house at Goodwood.
Rolls-Royce bespoke white instrument dials with inlaid mother-of-pearl accents
The Phantom Drophead Coupé's picnic boot provides a seating platform for two, with hinges substantial enough to hold a weight of 150 kg / 330 lb. It also offers easy access to the luggage compartment, which has a volume of 395 litres / 13.9 cu ft – enough for four sets of golf clubs.
A four-person picnic set finished in polished aluminum, veneer and leather is the latest commissioned feature to be brought to life by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in-house Bespoke design and engineering team.
Rolls-Royce bespoke luggage in a Phantom model.
In 2009, 75 per cent of all Phantom models sold included some element of Bespoke, compared to around 50 per cent of cars delivered five years ago. Virtually every Phantom sold in the Middle East features commissioned bespoke elements.
The Phantom Coupe has a 6.75-litre V12, producing a phenomenal 453 bhp and 720 Nm of torque.