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The exterior end, a devoted recreation of the 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville utilized in Goldfinger, is a standout function. Rolls-Royce’s paint specialists crafted a singular ‘long-side’ two-tone design in a hanging yellow and black scheme, exactly matched to Goldfinger’s Phantom. The iconic Spirit of Ecstasy on the prow is plated in 18-carat gold, partially silvered to evoke Goldfinger’s scheme of smuggling gold hid inside the physique panels of his Phantom within the movie. Special consideration has been paid to each element, together with the 21-inch black disc wheels with silver ‘floating’ hubcaps, which subtly recall the movie’s classic automobile.
Inside, the automotive’s inside is meticulously appointed with particulars impressed by the movie and Goldfinger’s obsession with gold. Rolls-Royce’s artisans crafted the centre console to incorporate a hid stable 18-carat gold bar within the form of a Phantom ‘Speedform,’ illuminated to attract consideration to its craftsmanship. For added intrigue, the glovebox bears the immortal line, “This is gold, Mr. Bond. All my life, I’ve been in love with its color, its brilliance, its divine heaviness,” debossed in gold. The tread plates and speaker frets echo this theme with gold-plated inscriptions in the identical font used within the 1964 movie, creating a way of continuity between Rolls-Royce’s masterful design and the cinematic legend.
The pièce de résistance of this Phantom, nonetheless, lies within the intricately designed Gallery – a bespoke, three-dimensional isoline map of Switzerland’s Furka Pass. This art work spans the complete entrance fascia and is impressed by the scene the place Bond tails Goldfinger alongside the winding mountain roads to his smelting plant. Crafted in darkened stainless-steel, with contour traces revealing brilliant metallic beneath, the map’s precision celebrates the artistry and technical prowess of Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke Collective. The bespoke clock within the centre of the Gallery, impressed by Bond’s signature gun-barrel sequence, completes the film-inspired decor.
The Starlight Headliner provides one other layer of cinematic nostalgia. Custom-made to depict the evening sky over the Furka Pass because it appeared on July 11, 1964, through the movie’s closing day of capturing in Switzerland, the headliner incorporates 719 stars that emit a mild gold glow. Eight capturing stars are built-in for a surprising impact, every one individually positioned by hand to create an ideal duplicate of the constellations on that iconic evening.
Further personalisation continues with the motor automotive’s lavish seating and console. The upholstery, completed in Navy leather-based and Royal Walnut veneer, showcases intricate gold stitching. Gold-plated air vents, controls, and the VIN plaque engraved with “007” additional enrich the Bond-themed design. The boot lid of the Phantom holds a particular contact for Bond lovers: a gold-plated golf putter, replicating the one Goldfinger wielded within the well-known Stoke Park golf scene. This membership, adorned with a customized “AG” monogram, is mounted contained in the boot, a nod to Bond’s first encounter with Goldfinger. The baggage compartment itself is fitted with a tool impressed by Bond’s Q Branch tracker, which tasks the “007” emblem onto the ground when the boot lid is open.
Unique touches proceed with the addition of pink, blue, inexperienced, and yellow umbrellas within the rear doorways, mirroring Oddjob’s vibrant umbrella from the identical golf scene. To cap it off, the unique British quantity plate “AU 1,” referencing gold’s chemical image, has been secured for Phantom Goldfinger, including authenticity and exclusivity to this uncommon collector’s automobile. This closing contact ensures the motor automotive stays eternally tied to the legacy of Goldfinger and the Rolls-Royce Phantom III featured within the movie.
