In celebration of Goldfinger’s 60th anniversary, Rolls-Royce has crafted a one-of-a-kind Phantom inspired by the legendary 1937 Phantom III driven by the villain’s chauffeur in the classic James Bond film. This bespoke model, dubbed the “Phantom Goldfinger,” melds Rolls-Royce’s luxury craftsmanship with design elements that nod to Auric Goldfinger’s infamous love for gold.
Nick Rhodes, lead designer of Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke division, spent three years developing this unique car. Rather than merely recreating the 1937 original, the team aimed to interpret it in a modern context. With EON Productions’ cooperation, designers studied the original Phantom III up close, using its details as a basis for a new masterpiece. The Phantom Goldfinger’s exterior showcases a two-tone paint scheme, with its vivid yellow recalling the iconic model’s shade, contrasted by a sleek black finish on the upper surfaces and 21-inch disc wheels with silver “floating” hubcaps.
Inside, the car is an ode to Goldfinger’s opulent tastes. The Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, partially plated in 18-carat gold over solid silver, sets the tone. The cabin’s gold-accented finishes include air vents, speaker grilles, and a debossed glove-box lid bearing Goldfinger’s famous line, “This is gold, Mr. Bond.” Walnut picnic tables hold a 22-carat gold map of Fort Knox, the target of Goldfinger’s nefarious plot. Further cinematic details abound, with a Furka Pass map inlaid in stainless steel on the dashboard, evoking the Swiss mountains Bond traverses to pursue his foe.
For a final Bond-worthy surprise, the center console vault houses an illuminated 18-carat gold bar styled as a Phantom speedform. A fiber-optic starlight headliner recreates the night sky over the Furka Pass on Goldfinger’s last filming day, completing this tribute fit for any Bond villain—or fan.
Steven Symes 
Elizabeth Puckett 
Shawn Henry