Celebrating 100 Years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom
Still, in the disposable world of planned obsolescence perfected by carmakers, 100 years is a long time for any model to persevere. And it's even more notable when one considers the fact that the majority of all Phantoms ever produced are still in operation.
This is, not surprisingly, part of Phantom's mission, which, according to Rolls' chief executive, Chris Brownridge, is 'to be the most magnificent, desirable and above all, effortless motor car in the world–the very best of the best.' To achieve this over a century, successive generations of Phantoms have—unlike other staid, enduring nameplates like the Porsche 911—constantly evolved and embraced their era.
To celebrate the model's centenary, at this year's Monterey Car Week, Rolls will assemble an outstanding Phantom from each generation. And the six vintage Phantoms eligible to participate in the week's signature event, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, will compete in a special 100 Years of Phantom class on the show field.
Below, you can discover what makes each generation of Phantom so special and what distinguishes each of the cars that will take place in this historic gathering.
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