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.
Shawn Henry