Phantom celebrates milestone

ROLLS-ROYCE COMMEMORATES 2000TH PHANTOM



Employees at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated the production of the 2000th Phantom today. Everyone assembled in the courtyard at the award-winning manufacturing plant at Goodwood - in the design of the number ‘2000’ - for a group photograph.

The Phantom is exported all over the world from Goodwood in the South of England and the 2000th motor car is destined for China, which is an important market for Rolls-Royce.

Ian Robertson, Chairman and Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “We will shortly be celebrating another milestone, our third birthday, on 1 January 2006. The intervening months have been an incredible period for everyone at Goodwood. The team is rightly proud of the tremendous results achieved in a remarkably short space of time. We are now looking forward to the next 12 to 18 months, which will see the launch of a new convertible.”

In the short period of time since the Phantom was first unveiled at Goodwood in January 2003 it has become the market leader in the super luxury sector.

Steve - 12/8/2005 11:05:36 PM

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Livios, I think that Will was referring to the appearance of the vehicle, and not the ride. Since BMW took over RR, the once-classic Rolls now has all the grace of a locomotive, and the elegance of a sledge hammer. On a positive note, it is now a thoroughly "modern" car.

Steve - 12/8/2005 11:05:36 PM

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Livios, I think that Will was referring to the appearance of the vehicle, and not the ride. Since BMW took over RR, the once-classic Rolls now has all the grace of a locomotive, and the elegance of a sledge hammer. On a positive note, it is now a thoroughly "modern" car.

quiturbichin - 12/8/2005 11:27:08 PM

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If anyone is in England and happens to be near the factory, I'd highly recommend booking a tour. That place is fantastic!

zombie8 - 12/9/2005 12:16:24 AM

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The new Phantom is absolutely gorgeous. Everybody drools all over BMWs here and guess who makes the Rolls? I think it's really cool, combining an elegant look with that of a complete monstre - the rectangular headlights are definitely something unusual these days.

monnie - 12/9/2005 12:14:37 PM

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I personally own this car, and must tell you, it is outstanding. It drives great, handles like a small sedan and has an amazing sound/video package. As far as looking like a casket, I believe a "crypt" might actually be a better description...it is large...but that's the point. Just one girl's view!

phantom330 - 12/12/2005 5:33:24 PM

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you married monniemeister? :)

monnie - 1/10/2006 12:30:09 PM

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I own the Phantom, have driven the Flying Spur (which is the 4 door version of the Continental Gt, which I also own), and can tell you quite honestly, they are an apple an an orange..no comparison. Since I own both models, I am not giving you a biased opinion. Just facts: the Phantom is by far the superior auto....it's also twice the price. You said you love to drive, well, the Phantom is remarkably quiet and serene. The Flying spur is more a general car...you will get some looks, but it blends in too...They could have done better with the back end. I was offered one of the first spurs, and I turned it down...I do not think the car will hold it's value. If you NEED four dorrs (i.e:kids), go with the Phantom....for pure fun, fast driving, save the 2 doors and get a GT. Hope this is helpful...no hype, just honesty.