A century of ultra-luxury comes to the Goodwood Revival.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a nameplate that has been undeniably revered and celebrated by the automotive industry for decades. Representing the pinnacle of the luxury that Rolls-Royce offers, few vehicles have ever been able to exude the level of opulence and prestige that the Rolls-Royce Phantom has possessed over the years, and in 2025, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is celebrating its 100th anniversary as the manufacturer’s flagship model.
Part of that year-long celebration took place at this year’s Goodwood Revival, an event bringing classic cars to race at the iconic venue right next to Rolls-Royce’s own home in England for an unabashed celebration of automotive history. Meanwhile, the Rolls-Royce Phantom was proudly on display as it celebrated a century of ultra-luxury excellence with five examples from throughout that 100 years.
The first was an incredibly early Phantom: a 1926 Phantom I Brougham de Ville, commissioned by Clarence Warren Gasque as a gift for his wife, and featuring gorgeous custom details throughout, highlighting the incredible level of craftsmanship that would personify the Phantom throughout its history.
The second is a Phantom II Continental Touring Park Ward, which was the production version of a car made for Henry Royce’s personal use. The specific example shown at Goodwood featured a sunroof. The third was a 1937 Phantom III, the fourth a Phantom IV Landaulette, an example of the rarest Phantom and the only Rolls-Royce with a straight-8 engine.
The fifth is a 1963 Phantom V, which was ordered by Marks & Spencer for its chairman, Lord Marks. With a stunning spectrum that represents much of the Phantom’s respected legacy and rich history, the display of five historic Phantoms at the Goodwood Revival is a triumphant recollection of one of the greatest heritages in the automotive world.
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