Rolls-Royce Creates One-of-a-Kind 'Goldfinger'-Inspired Car with Gold Features
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond classic *Goldfinger*, Rolls-Royce has announced a one-off car that merges luxury, craftsmanship, and bespoke design with nods to the iconic 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville seen in the 1964 film. The new Phantom Goldfinger sports a range of gold-inspired touches that would make any Bond fan envious, incorporating high-end gadgets and intricate details all wrapped in opulence.
The creation of the Phantom Goldfinger took three years and is a tribute to the luxury car's legacy in James Bond history, where Rolls-Royce vehicles have appeared in several Bond films. This particular model honors the pivotal role the 1937 Phantom III played in the *Goldfinger* movie, where it was used by the film's villain, Auric Goldfinger, to conceal gold bullion.
A unique characteristic of the Phantom Goldfinger is the gold-plated golf club hidden away in the trunk lid-a nod to the film's most memorable meeting of Bond and Goldfinger at the golf course. There are bespoke picnic tables with a map of Fort Knox's bullion reserve in 22-karat gold inlaid within it. It seems apt, in keeping with the movie's theme. Yet more, a gallery of 3D steel and gold displays a view of Switzerland's Furka Pass, another point of significance where the movie unfolds.
The Phantom Goldfinger is full of "Easter egg" details that Bond fans will recognize. The car is designed with hidden gold features, echoing the secret gold bars concealed within the bodywork of the Phantom in the film. A gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy figurine on the hood appears to shed its silver surface, while a solid 18-karat gold bar shaped like the Phantom itself is housed in a specially designed vault within the central console.
Even though the design is breathtaking for this car, Rolls-Royce has no clue who this buyer is, but one thing they knew is that it belongs to a collector, and more importantly to the someone who is an admirer of James Bond movies. For the good fortune of the buyer, the vehicle also gets hand built at Goodwood in England while letting him press one button that shall have his vehicle toward two-tone yellow and black. Rolls-Royce, though, refused comments pertaining to the total cost of that one-of-its-own creation though given the individualized nature of the car itself and the overall use of its gold features; it is presumed to be well worth the splurge.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger is the epitome of James Bond glamour and automotive excellence, with its rich history and lavish details. It is sure to be a standout piece in any collector's garage.
