A Royal Blue 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom is for sale on Bring a Trailer with 68,157 miles.Under the hood is a 6.75-liter V12 producing 453 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque.A rotating dashboard display, Cornsilk leather, and rare six-zone automatic climate control are included.
If you’re in the market for a luxury sedan, there are plenty of options from the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW – but none of them are as majestic and magnificent as a bona fide Rolls-Royce such as this. It’s a 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom for sale on Bring a Trailer, and while it would have cost around $330,000 when new (before options), it’s currently going for less than the price of a 2025 BMW 5 Series (which starts at $58,700), with bidding at just $53,000 with three days to go at the time of writing. That’s a lot of car for not a lot of money, and despite being almost 20 years old, this Roller still has loads of luxuries that you’d associate with Goodwood’s contemporary products.
V12 Power Isn’t All That’s Effortless About A Phantom
Beneath the retractable Spirit of Ecstasy mascot on the hood lies a 6.75-liter V12 connected to a six-speed automatic transmission, and it’s got just 68,157 miles on it, or an average of 3,587 miles per year. Output from the factory was rated at 453 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque, and the current owner has done their best to ensure as little of that has been lost as possible with a recent service, belt replacements, and fluid flushes. With more than 44,000 colors to choose from, the original owner opted for Royal Blue paint with a double “coachline” pinstripe, while the cabin is finished in Cornsilk leather with Bird’s Eye Maple trims. It’s a classy color combo that still looks good two decades on, especially given how restrained the chrome on the 21-inch wheels is.
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Speaking of the interior, access to the rear is made via power-assisted rear-hinged doors, in which the famous RR umbrellas are hidden. Lambswool rugs are a given, but this car is too old to benefit from Goodwood’s now-customary Starlight headliner. In fact, the sunroof’s fabric is sagging, so this isn’t a perfect example. However, this car reportedly has the ultra-rare option of a six-zone climate control. Details on this are scant, but this may refer to the air conditioning for the front and rear footwells. Regardless, no contemporary RR offers such a thing. Other highlights include a Lexicon Logic7 sound system and, like the Boat Tail (and some Bentleys), a rotating infotainment display and clock in the dashboard. You won’t find that in a Bimmer.
A Good Price, But Be Prepared For Bills
This appears to be a fine example of a classic luxury limo, and with the original books, a car cover, a tool kit, and three key fobs, it’s had a decent life. As alluded to earlier, the car has had a recent oil change, serpentine belt replacement, and a brake fluid flush. The tires were also replaced in May of this year, and there’s no damage on the Carfax report, nor any mention of issues with the air-sprung front suspension or electronically controlled dampers. In addition, the 2006 Phantom is said to be rather reliable. However, if you’re considering this over a new car with a service plan, be warned that the valve covers are known to sweat oil, the tops of the struts can crack, the transmission cooler may leak, and original Rolls-Royce parts are sure to be costly. Still, where else can you get presence like this for under six figures?
