The United Kingdom is characterized by a lot of history and culture, including secret agent films like James Bond. But, we can see the great influence of luxurious cars that has had on the automotive fleet. If these two arts are combined, a great work can be created.
This is what he achieved Rolls-Royce for the 60th anniversary of one of the most famous films in history, 007 Goldfinger. The luxury car brand was inspired by this film to customize its classic Phantom with details inspired by this film with an exclusive and unique edition.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger.Credit: Rolls-Royce | Courtesy
Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger: three years of work for a work of art
Rolls-Royce I had planned for a few years to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the film Goldfinger. Furthermore, one of his cars, the Phantom III Sedanca de Ville de 1937appears in that film driven by the villain of James Bond, Goldfinger. This new creation from the mod team Bespoke Collectiveit was quite a challenge, but they achieved what they wanted.
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He Phantom Goldfinger had a great job of dedication on the part of the entire modifications team of Rolls-Royce. A total of three years of continuous development were required to create each of the details that this work of art on wheels has due to the characteristics Bespoke. He Phantom Goldfinger is inspired by the famous scene filmed in the Paso de Furkaso he put a golden golf club mounted inside the trunk of the car.
Features with great care in details
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For the paint, the designers managed to find the exterior yellow tone of the Phantom III Sedanca de Ville original from 1937 used in the movie. A unique two-tone “long side” design was developed in which the black finish wraps around the car’s generous bodywork as a single, uninterrupted graphic.
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The 21-inch disc wheels are finished in black with silver “floating” hubcaps, creating a tone-on-tone effect reminiscent of the wheel design of the 1937 car seen in the film. The characteristic sculpture of Rolls-Roycehe Spirit of Ecstasy It has been given a unique finish, which makes a subtle reference to the film’s plot with gold details on the base. Since it is not possible to plate gold, specialists from Rolls-Royce they used a Spirit of Ecstasy of solid silver and skillfully plated it with 18-karat gold to achieve the “gold reveal” effect.
Interior based on the movie Goldfinger
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Inside the Phantom Goldfinger There are several details and features inspired by the movie. We can find a lot of 18 and 24 carat gold inside the cabin. One such feat is the hidden vault created in the center console between the front seats.
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The area was redesigned to house an illuminated 18-karat solid gold bar. The base of the front and rear center consoles is also covered in an exquisite gold finish, as is the interior of the glove box. The interior glove box lid is engraved with the quote Goldfinger: “This is gold, Mr. Bond. All my life, I have been in love with its color, its shine, its divine heaviness“.
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The air vents have a shiny gold finish. The speaker frets have the same finish and are inscribed with the film title treatment. The stirrup plates, designed to resemble gold bars, the plate VIN plated in 24 karat gold is engraved with a specially obtained vehicle identification number, ending in 007.
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In the Gallery of Phantomwhich runs the entire width of the front fascia, is the true centerpiece of the car. It has a three-dimensional design, which was drawn by hand, it is a precise isoline map that shows the contours of the Paso de Furka. The frame of the Bespoke clock is inspired by the recognizable “gun barrel” sequence.
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Royal Walnut picnic tables are adorned with a 22-karat gold inlay just 0.1mm deep, featuring a fictional map of Fort Knoxthe bullion depository where the United States’ gold reserves are stored.
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The upholstery of Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger It is finished in Navy leather and Royal Walnut veneer. The reclining Serenity seats in the rear suite are subtly elevated with gold-tone stitching. Bespoke Collective developed a device, inspired by the original device, that subtly projects the logo of 007 on the trunk floor mat every time the lid is opened.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger.Credit: Rolls-Royce | Courtesy
He Phantom Goldfinger It is definitely a work of art. Those who are fans of the Goldfinger movie will enjoy all the details found in this historic vehicle.
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