Rolls-Royce celebrates Bond’s 60th anniversary with the Phantom Goldfinger, a car that is not just a vehicle, but a work of art, dressed in gold and equipped with details from the legendary film. But what is it that elevates this masterpiece beyond all expectations?
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has launched the Phantom Goldfinger 2024, a beautiful tribute to the film’s golden anniversary gold finger (1964), where a true beauty on four wheels became famous: the 1937 Phantom III Sedan de Ville. This iconic Phantom was owned by the infamous Auric Goldfinger, a criminal with a great sense of style, who let himself be seduced by the world of cinema. Sean Connery as Agent 007. Today, 60 years later, Phantom Goldfinger recovers the spirit of that cinematic elegance and brings an extra bit of gold to the scene.
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Gold from the floor to the ceiling – literally
Although gold is often associated with jewelry and wealth, it takes on a completely new role in Phantom Goldfinger. The interior is a real golden treasure, literally. 18 karat gold It’s woven into the base of the front and rear consoles, and the gold frame even adorns the inside of the glove boxes and the secret safe in the center console between the seats. The air vents, speakers and handbrake are adorned with gold details, while the door sills feature gold bars in the form of gold bars with the name engraved on them. gold finger.
And if the gold were not enough, this car also has it 24 karat gold badge with an identification number ending in magic numbers 007. Rolls-Royce has provided the perfect Bond touch: the gold bar, representing the car in miniature form, is the centerpiece of the interior and attracts attention with every glance.
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Furkapass in the form of wood and 719 stars on the ceiling.
Along the front console of Goldfinger is a hand-made piece of art showing Furka Pass Map – the iconic filming locations for the scene in which Bond chases Goldfinger along snowy alpine roads. The map is engraved with a raised line of the route and the stainless steel metal frame uses special processes that allow for a striking contrast of light and dark lines.
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And to fully evoke the night sky over the Furka Pass, they sprayed the roof of the car with kar 719 bright starssurrounded by eight specially added “snapshots” that are placed individually. This light show provides a true explosion of stars and gives a feeling of magic that is only revealed at night.
Reference to 1965: golf club, umbrella and secret 007 logo.
lovers james link You’ll immediately notice some hidden references to the 1965 film Goldfinger. For example, the golden golf club in the trunk, a reminder of the round of golf Bond plays with Goldfinger at the estate. Stoke Park. The bar is adorned with the AG monogram, inspired by the one Goldfinger wears on his ring. In addition, the trunk hides another interesting detail: a projection of the 007 logo that appears on the carpet when opened. A real cinematic effect, like the one in Q’s workshop!
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Of course, they didn’t forget Bond’s famous umbrellas. Inspired by the scene where Oddjob (Goldfinger’s faithful companion) carries Goldfinger’s canes and colorful umbrellas, Phantom Goldfinger also comes equipped with umbrellas in four different colors (red, blue, green and yellow) stored in the rear door .
Golden exterior and magical “AU1” license plate
The Phantom Goldfinger’s exterior retains the classic yellow and black two-tone scheme of 1937, but this time with a modern twist. A gloss black finish hugs the car’s body in a rich shade of yellow, while 21-inch black wheels with floating silver center caps accentuate the retro aesthetic. A queen figure in front. Spirit of ecstasywhich reveals the golden sheen beneath the silver layer – a genius trick, as Rolls-Royce experts explain that the silver layer can never be properly added to gold. But what’s more cinematic than a good trick?
To top it all off, Phantom has Goldfinger license plate “AU1” – the golden symbol that adds the final touch of cinematic magic. The first model of the Phantom Goldfinger has already found its owner: an English collector who is undoubtedly one of the lucky few who can have a car surrounded by so much cinematic symbolism and luxury in his garage.
Conclusion: More than a car, a cinema icon
Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger It is a true collector’s item where cinematic nostalgia and supreme luxury come together. This car is not just a Phantom, but a symbol of the golden age of cinema and the timeless elegance of Rolls-Royce. For all those who want to own something truly unique, the Phantom Goldfinger offers just that, with the added value of a golden shine and historic weight. If you are fascinated by the combination of classic styling and modern innovation, then you have found your holy grail, although for the average mortal, it is simply a dream car that can only be admired from afar.
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The price? Well, like any true Bond relic, the price is only within the reach of a few, but it’s worth every euro.
