James Bond: New one-off Rolls-Royce Phantom created to mark 60th anniversary of Goldfinger
British car maker Rolls-Royce has revealed a one-off car inspired by the James Bond film Goldfinger to mark its 60th anniversary.
The footage shows the unique Phantom Extended with a gold plaque on it commemorating 60 years since the release of the iconic James Bond film in 1964.
Newsflash obtained a statement from Rolls-Royce saying: "Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled a one-of-one Phantom Extended that pays homage to the 1964 James Bond film, Goldfinger – one of 12 Rolls-Royce appearances in the 007 film franchise."
The statement also said: "Revealed in the film’s 60th anniversary year, it takes inspiration from the 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville owned by the eponymous villain, Auric Goldfinger. This story is masterfully explored in Phantom Goldfinger, with exquisite and ingenious Bespoke features linking to the plot and iconography of this enduring film.
"Phantom Goldfinger incorporates some of the most extensively engineered Bespoke features applied to a one-of-one motor car in Rolls-Royce history, each linking to the Goldfinger film plot."
It took three years to bring the bespoke features to life, including "a complex sculptural Gallery, inspired by the famous scene filmed on the Furka Pass, to a gold golf putter mounted to the inside of the motor car’s boot, recalling the club used by Auric Goldfinger during his first encounter with James Bond."
Chris Brownridge, the chief executive of Rolls-Royce, said: "At Rolls-Royce, we are dedicated to crafting deeply personal masterpieces that reshape the boundaries of possibility and truly define the essence of luxury. Each creation is a reflection of our commitment to producing extraordinary, unique motor cars that consistently delight and exceed the expectations of our clients.
"This particular project really invigorated our team of creatives, giving them the freedom to explore the reaches of their imagination. The final creation is a testament to the power of collaboration and the extraordinary ability of our designers, craftspeople, and engineers."
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