In a fitting tribute to Goldfinger, the 1964 James Bond classic, Rolls-Royce has unveiled a one-of-a-kind Phantom Extended that draws direct inspiration from the villain Auric Goldfinger’s iconic 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville. Unveiled in the 60th anniversary year of Goldfinger, this bespoke creation not only celebrates Rolls-Royce’s long-standing association with the 007 franchise but also rivals the recently revealed Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition in paying homage to the film’s cinematic legacy. This special commission, crafted over three-and-a-half years for a UK-based Bond enthusiast, is a true labour of love. The Phantom Goldfinger features a striking two-tone yellow and black paint finish, with the yellow meticulously matched to the exact shade used on Goldfinger’s car in the film. A Modern Twist on Goldfinger's Classic Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce’s Phantom Goldfinger captures the essence of the original 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville while giving it a striking modern makeover. The exterior design is a tribute to the car featured in Goldfinger, with Rolls-Royce paint specialists precisely matching the yellow hue to the film’s iconic vehicle. However, this modern version introduces a unique ‘long-side’ two-tone design where a deep black finish wraps around the car’s coachwork, creating an unbroken graphic. This smooth, flowing design language underscores the Phantom’s grand proportions and pays homage to its cinematic predecessor while adding a contemporary twist. A key element in maintaining the period feel is the 21-inch disc wheels. Finished in black with silver ‘floating’ hubcaps, the wheels achieve a sophisticated tone-on-tone effect that subtly recalls the 1937 Phantom’s original design. The floating hubcaps, a hallmark of Rolls-Royce craftsmanship, ensure the iconic RR monogram stays upright at all times. At the front of the vehicle, the Spirit of Ecstasy takes on a distinctive twist directly inspired by the plot of Goldfinger. In the film, Auric Goldfinger smuggled gold in the body panels of his Phantom, and Rolls-Royce has cleverly paid homage to this by incorporating a 'gold reveal' effect. The Spirit of Ecstasy figurine appears to have sections where gold peeks through a silver layer, suggesting it is made of solid gold concealed beneath silver. To achieve this effect, Rolls-Royce engineers used a solid silver figurine and skillfully gold-plated it with 18-carat gold, as it is not technically possible to silver-plate gold. A Luxurious Interior with Hidden Gold and Cinematic HomageThe Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective team has infused the Phantom Goldfinger’s cabin with both 18- and 24-carat gold, honoring the opulence associated with the 1964 James Bond classic while offering modern luxury with subtle cinematic references. A standout feature is the hidden vault located in the center console, re-engineered to house an illuminated, solid 18-carat gold bar shaped as a Phantom ‘Speedform’, a stylized miniature representation of the vehicle’s sleek design. This luxurious gold bar sits within a reimagined console that, along with the rear console and glovebox interior, features exquisite gold finishes. Inside the glovebox, the iconic line from the film—“This is Gold, Mr. Bond. All my life, I have been in love with its color, its brilliance, its divine heaviness”—is debossed on the inner lid, linking this modern creation to one of cinema’s most memorable villains. The air vents, organ stops, and speaker frets all sport a lustrous gold finish. The speaker frets are particularly striking, inscribed with the Goldfinger title. Additionally, the treadplates are designed to resemble the gold bars featured in the film, and they are gold-plated, embossed in the same 1964 font used in the movie. Even the vehicle identification number (VIN) pays homage to Bond, with a specially commissioned plaque engraved in 24-carat gold, finishing with the numbers '007'. At the heart of this lavish interior is the Bespoke Gallery artwork that runs the width of the dashboard, a centerpiece that took a year of painstaking work to perfect. The artwork depicts an isoline map of the legendary Furka Pass in Switzerland, where Bond famously trails Goldfinger. The map, which is hand-drawn, features engraved contour lines in a darkened stainless-steel layer, exposing the bright metal beneath. The Furka Pass itself is cut out, revealing a gilded surface underneath, further enhancing the connection to the film’s iconic scene. This piece of art sits alongside the Bespoke clock, whose surround draws inspiration from the instantly recognizable 'gun barrel' sequence that has appeared in every Bond film since Dr. No. Furthering this tribute to Goldfinger, the Starlight Headliner has been designed to reflect the night sky as it appeared over the Furka Pass on 11 July 1964—the final day of filming. 719 individually placed ‘stars’ emit a subtle golden glow, with eight hand-placed ‘shooting stars’ that add an extra touch of celestial elegance to the Phantom Goldfinger’s roof. In the rear cabin, the Royal Walnut picnic tables provide an additional layer of bespoke detail. Adorned with a 22-carat gold inlay that is only 0.1 mm thick, these tables feature a fictional map of Fort Knox, the bullion depository from the movie, Goldfinger. This intricate design, developed over six months and three prototypes, incorporates key locations such as Gold Vault Road and Bullion Boulevard. Exquisite Details Inspired by GoldfingerOne of the most striking details is the gold-plated putter, mounted on the underside of the boot lid. This putter is a direct homage to the one used by Goldfinger in the famous Stoke Park golf scene, where the villain wagers with Bond in a tense showdown. Adorned with an ‘AG’ monogram, the putter’s design takes inspiration from Goldfinger’s own signet ring worn in the film. Inside the luggage compartment, the Phantom Goldfinger incorporates a clever nod to Bond’s Q Branch-issued tracking device, used to follow Goldfinger across Europe. Whenever the boot is opened, a discreet projection of the iconic 007 logo lights up the carpet on the luggage floor, offering a subtle but high-tech reference to Bond’s signature spy gadgets. The umbrellas housed within the rear doors of the Phantom Goldfinger carry another meaningful reference. In Goldfinger, Oddjob is seen loading a harlequin-patterned umbrella—featuring red, blue, green, and yellow colours—into Goldfinger’s Phantom III. Rolls-Royce has recreated this pattern for the bespoke umbrellas that are hidden in the doors of the 2024 model, perfectly capturing this iconic moment from the film. Further connecting the vehicle to Goldfinger’s rich legacy, the Phantom Goldfinger proudly bears the number plate ‘AU 1’, a reference to the chemical symbol for gold. This iconic number plate, which originally appeared on Goldfinger’s 1937 Phantom III in the movie, has been secured for this one-off model. “This particular project really invigorated our team of creatives, giving them the freedom to explore the reaches of their imagination,” said Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Brownridge. Unlike the Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger edition, which had limited production, this is a truly bespoke, one-of-a-kind vehicle designed exclusively for a significant Rolls-Royce collector in England. Source: Rolls-Royce
