Archive for November, 2007

Rolls-Royce Phantom Tungsten

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Rolls-Royce Phantom Tungsten

The word “bespoke” could have been crafted especially for Rolls-Royce. By their very nature, cars from the Rolls-Royce stable are exclusive and tailor-made. As Rolls-Royce say, “You don’t just buy a Rolls-Royce: you commission it, like a piece of fine art or a super yacht.”

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Tungsten is a perfect example of what one can ‘commission’ from the Goodwood factory. With styling cues taken from the 101EX concept car, the Tungsten features a brushed aluminium bonnet, seven-spoke forged aluminium wheels, a visible stainless-steel exhaust and ‘Xirallic’ Darkest Tungsten paintwork. These exterior highlights are themselves not the star of the show though, as you take a peek inside you’ll see Smoke Grey leather and Navy blue hide along with a full width metal fascia and bespoke treadplates, but as your gaze lifts vertically you’ll witness the “Starlight” headliner. Using over 800 fibre optic lights the ceiling creates the impression of a star-filled night sky.

Rolls-Royce Starlight

To be sold in strictly limited quantities the Tungsten is an exceptional version, of an exceptional car.

Learn more about the Rolls-Royce Phantom Tungsten.

It has just been announced that six Tungsten Phantoms are already destined for the Middle East.

Oldest Rolls-Royce in Auction

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Rolls-Royce

Built in 1904, the year Rolls-Royce was founded, this 10hp Rolls-Royce, Car no. 20154, is the oldest surviving Rolls-Royce. The diminutive two seater, is expected to reach an excess of £1-million when it goes under the hammer at Bonhams’ annual Olympia Motoring Sale in London.

Also on sale at the auction is a 1956 S1 Continental Sports Saloon, once owned by Sir Elton John, and described by the artist as " the most beautiful-looking car that’s ever been designed". The car is now owned by Sir Alan Sugar, who bought the car in 2001.

Rolls-Royce Phantom II Auction

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

One of only 19 Phantom II coupe’s, this 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II is one of only two completed by Hooper & Company, and will be sold at No Reserve during the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The black and Tudor Gray Phantom II was special-ordered in December 1934 through R.P. Collyer, Ltd., in Montreal, Canada’s lone Rolls Royce dealer. Specific design elements ordered by the new owner included sloping bonnet shutters, Dunlop Fort Silent Tread tires, front and rear Wilmot Breeden bumpers and an unusual request for no wheel carriers in the front wings of the vehicle, giving the bare side panels an extraordinary fluid shape. It is also lavishly equipped with Marchal headlamps and center light, a windscreen sun visor and matching pairs of Lucas trumpet and Alto horns.

Learn More from Barrett-Jackson.

Phantom Crash

Monday, November 5th, 2007

A spectacular Rolls-Royce Phantom crash from the 2006 Gumball Rally, and no, I wasn’t driving!

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Official Site

Rolls-Royce-Chauffeur is not affiliated with Rolls-Royce in anyway, we are just proud owners of this fine make of vehicle.

Please visit the Official Rolls-Royce Motor Car website.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars are based in the glorious Goodwood Estate in West Sussex. From their state of the art facility they make the best cars in the World.