Rolls-Royce has unveiled an extravagant, custom-built Phantom that pays homage to British elegance and the movie's antagonist, Auric Goldfinger, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Bond classic *Goldfinger*. This unique creation is painted in the eye-catching black-and-yellow scheme of Goldfinger's original 1937 Phantom III and is based on the Extended Wheelbase Phantom. The opulent elements throughout the car, which showcase the pinnacle of Rolls-Royce craftsmanship, are hinted at by this specially painted exterior, which has been painstakingly created to reflect the villain's aesthetic.
A tribute to Goldfinger's infamous passion for the precious metal, the exterior showcases the renowned Spirit of Ecstasy figurine, embellished with 18-carat gold plating, in keeping with the richness of Bond films. The mood is as opulent as the movie, with 18- and 24-carat gold accents lavishly adorning the speaker grilles, air vents, and even the glovebox lid. A contour map of Switzerland's Furka Pass, a famous Bond location, and a starlight headliner that mirrored the starry sky as it appeared on the night of the last *Goldfinger* filming at the pass in 1964 are just a few other movie-inspired elements that Rolls-Royce included.
The shocks for admirers of James Bond don't end here. A gold-plated golf club, representing the historic confrontation between Bond and Oddjob, has been fitted by Rolls-Royce to the boot. As a last, exquisite touch, the Phantom is registered under the license plate "AU 1," which is a reference to Goldfinger's well-known license plate from the movie, which Rolls-Royce was able to obtain. This unique model, which combines British ancestry with the charm of the film, is a perfect homage to the iconic Bond legacy and will always be a collector's dream.
In addition to celebrating the movie's anniversary, this Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger highlights the company's commitment to custom luxury, which further explains why fans worldwide continue to hold it in high regard.
