Rolls-Royce Phantom
Earlier versions from Rolls-Royce consisted of the chassis and engine, then arrangements were made to customize the body and interior to whatever the buyer requested. The Phantom is popular with wealthy business people, royalty and celebrities who desire the best of everything, and want a car with exclusivity and elegance.
During the years 1931-1998 when Rolls-Royce also manufactured Bentley vehicles, the Phantom was exclusive to Rolls-Royce and the approach to opulent vehicles wasn't shared with Bentley. When Bentley was an independent automaker, they did produce on a limited basis the Bentley 8 Litre limousine. When Rolls-Royce assumed operations and ownership, the 8 Litre was discontinued.[1] Bentley would not manufacture a limousine until 2002 when the Bentley State Limousine was presented to Elizabeth II.
List of generations
- Rolls-Royce Phantom I, 1925–1931
- Rolls-Royce Phantom II, 1929–1935
- Rolls-Royce Phantom III, 1936–1939
- Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, 1950–1956
- Rolls-Royce Phantom V, 1959–1968
- Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, 1968–1990
- Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, 2003–2017
- Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, 2007–2017
- Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, 2008–2017
- Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII, 2017–present
See also
References
- ^ Brooks, Philip C. (2009). Carpenter, Rhonda; Iwalani, Kahikina (eds.). "The Mighty Sixes". The International Club for Rolls-Royce & Bentley Owners Desk Diary 2010. Tampa, FL USA: Faircount: 26–35.