To mark a century of unparalleled luxury, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection stands as a masterful tribute to the brand’s most iconic model. Limited to just 25 examples, this collection represents the ultimate expression of Rolls-Royce craftsmanship, innovation, and history , 100 years of Phantom’s evolution distilled into one breathtaking creation.
A Century of Excellence and Legacy
For 100 years, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has embodied prestige, sophistication, and engineering mastery. The Centenary Private Collection pays homage to this legacy through an intricate combination of artistry and technology. Every detail reflects moments, people, and places that have shaped the Phantom’s story, creating a rolling archive of design and heritage.
Developed over three years, the project showcases the marque’s most complex craftsmanship to date. The design team produced 77 hand-sketched motifs that trace Phantom’s remarkable journey, each motif rendered using advanced techniques that merge innovation with artisanal tradition.
Exterior: Timeless Elegance and Symbolic Craft
The Phantom Centenary’s exterior evokes classic Hollywood elegance with a Bespoke two-tone finish in Super Champagne Crystal and Arctic White. The clear coat, infused with iridescent glass particles, creates a deep metallic shimmer under light. Completing the exterior, the Spirit of Ecstasy , cast in solid 18-carat gold and plated in 24-carat gold , stands as a hallmark of excellence, engraved with a unique Centenary hallmark.
Each of the 25 models carries disc wheels engraved with 25 lines, a symbolic tribute to the number of cars produced, combining for a total of 100 lines to honour the Phantom’s centenary year. The subtle interplay of gold, white, and champagne hues celebrates both opulence and restraint, the dual essence of the Rolls-Royce identity.
Interior: A Journey Through Phantom’s History
Inside, the Centenary Private Collection reveals a rich tapestry of heritage and innovation. The cabin’s design recalls early Phantoms, pairing fine leather with luxurious textiles to balance authority at the wheel and serenity in the rear suite. Every surface tells a story, reflecting a century of design evolution.
Rear Seats: Couture-Inspired Artistry
The rear seats are a modern reinterpretation of the 1926 “Phantom of Love.” Crafted in collaboration with a leading fashion atelier, the fabric combines three storytelling layers , high-resolution printed imagery of Phantom landmarks, hand-drawn car portraits, and over 160,000 detailed stitches representing key figures in Phantom’s legacy. Each seat panel is aligned with the precision of Savile Row tailoring, creating a seamless artistic narrative across the cabin.
Front Seats and Artistic Details
Laser-etched motifs adorn the front seats, depicting symbolic sketches drawn by Rolls-Royce designers. From the “Roger Rabbit” codename that marked the rebirth of Rolls-Royce in 2003 to the “Seagull” prototype of 1923, every detail links past and present in quiet sophistication. Each motif reflects the meticulous dedication that defines the Bespoke Collective’s artistry.
The Anthology Gallery and Exquisite Woodcraft
The centrepiece of the Phantom Centenary is the Anthology Gallery, a sculptural arrangement of 50 3D-printed aluminium fins resembling pages of a book. Each fin carries engraved letters forming quotes and reflections from a century of Phantom acclaim, illuminated with shifting light that mirrors fireworks across polished metal.
Adding to this theatrical composition, the doors feature the most advanced woodwork in Rolls-Royce history. Intricate marquetry in Blackwood depicts Phantom’s defining journeys, enhanced with laser etching, 3D ink layering, and 24-carat gold leaf. These golden lines trace routes significant to Rolls-Royce history, such as Sir Henry Royce’s travels through France and the first Goodwood Phantom’s cross-continental journey through Australia.
Power and Performance: A Golden Legacy
At its heart lies the legendary 6.75-litre V12 engine , the symbol of Phantom’s commanding power and refinement. For the Centenary edition, the engine cover is finished in Arctic White and detailed with 24-carat gold accents, celebrating the seamless fusion of mechanical excellence and artistic grandeur.
Phantom’s Story in Starlight
The Starlight Headliner, composed of 440,000 precisely placed stitches, illuminates Phantom’s journey through embroidered constellations. It depicts Sir Henry Royce beneath a mulberry tree, the Goodwood headquarters, and hidden symbols like the “Bluebird” motif , subtle tributes that invite quiet reflection on a century of innovation and imagination.
Summary
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection is more than a commemorative edition , it is a living chronicle of craftsmanship, artistry, and history. Each of the 25 examples unites tradition with innovation, honouring Phantom’s enduring legacy as the ultimate expression of Rolls-Royce luxury and the pinnacle of automotive excellence.
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