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Final VII is a long-wheelbase car that’s been produced for a ‘connoisseur collector’ of Rolls-Royce models

The last Rolls-Royce Phantom VII has been produced with a nautical theme for a ‘connoisseur collector’ of the brand’s vehicles.

Built on a Phantom Extended Wheelbase body that measures 6092mm long – some 250mm longer than the standard body – the last car features a long list of individual features that mimic those of a grand ocean liner’s interior.

The last phantom vii rear

These include artwork on the dashboard that depicts a 1930s cruise ship and clocks that mimic the look of classic ship radio clocks. Each is housed within a grooved bezel that features 24 time zones, allowing passengers to rotate it to suit whichever zone they are currently in.

The Phantom’s lambswool carpets also feature a hand-cut wake effect, and the car’s exterior finish colour, a velvet blue, is a nod to the colour of the ocean. It’s contrasted by pinstripe tyres and a solid silver Spirit of Ecstacy.

No changes have been made to the car’s powertrain, so it uses Rolls-Royce’s 6.75-litre naturally aspirated V12 that produces 454bhp and 531lb ft of torque. Like the regular Extended Wheelbase model, the final Phantom can accelerate from 0-62mph in about 6.1sec and to a top speed of 149mph.

The last phantom vii leaving goodwood 0

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Normal Extended Wheelbase models started at £373,824. Rolls-Royce won’t reveal how much this final car cost its owner, but other bespoke models have often edged into seven figures.

Now that the last Phantom VII has rolled off Rolls-Royce’s production line, work will begin on creating a new line for the upcoming Phantom VIII. That model is due to arrive next year with an all-new aluminium architecture.

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bowsersheepdog 3 February 2017

Phantom menaced

I'm a longstanding admirer of Bentley rather than Rolls-Royce, and ever since its launch I've found this car ugly. The interior has been its stronger point, though not to my taste, but I really don't think this treatment goes well with it. In a Phantom IV, or at a push a V, it would be quite fitting and complementary to the whole, but not in the current car, at least not without entirely replacing the interior with something more typical of an Art Deco theme. Regardless of the quality of the workmanship, it simply doesn't have any congruity with its surroundings.
ahaus 2 February 2017

decoration is horrible!

Am I the only one that thinks the inlayed wood trim looks really bad? Tacky to be exact.
It reminds me of those wooden plaque souvenirs of touristy landmarks back in the 70's and 80's. I think my parents have something like that from Hawaii which depicts the Diamond Head Mountain -- wooden crafts were popular there.
Also, the ocean wave patterned embroidery on the leather trim is a poorly integrated afterthought and looks cheap.
The analog clock is beautiful though.
ahaus 2 February 2017

decoration is horrible!

Am I the only one that thinks the inlayed wood trim looks really bad? Tacky to be exact.
It reminds me of those wooden plaque souvenirs of touristy landmarks back in the 70's and 80's. I think my parents have something like that from Hawaii which depicts the Diamond Head Mountain -- wooden crafts were popular there.
Also, the ocean wave patterned embroidery on the leather trim is a poorly integrated afterthought and looks cheap.
The analog clock is beautiful though.
ahaus 2 February 2017

decoration is horrible!

Am I the only one that thinks the inlayed wood trim looks really bad? Tacky to be exact.
It reminds me of those wooden plaque souvenirs of touristy landmarks back in the 70's and 80's. I think my parents have something like that from Hawaii which depicts the Diamond Head Mountain -- wooden crafts were popular there.
Also, the ocean wave patterned embroidery on the leather trim is a poorly integrated afterthought and looks cheap.
The analog clock is beautiful though.