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Annals of Marketing Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today showed a one-of-one Phantom Extended that pays homage to the 1964 James Bond film, Goldfinger – one of twelve Rolls-Royce appearances in the 007 film franchise. Revealed in the film’s 60th anniversary year, it is said to be inspired by the 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville owned by the eponymous villain, Auric Goldfinger. The British license plate ‘AU 1’, which graced the Goldfinger Phantom III in the film, has been secured.. This will remain with Phantom Goldfinger, which has now been delivered to” a significant Rolls-Royce client and collector based in England.” It’s a reference to the chemical symbol for gold on the periodic table of elements. Continue reading

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Expands Mentoring

“Helping the pupils to think beyond the bounds of school and home can spark aspirational ideas and the motivation to accept the challenges that lie ahead. By sharing their own journeys, which have not always followed conventional educational and employment paths, the mentors demonstrate that no doors are closed, and opportunities come with the desire to pursue things they enjoy and are interested in, however bold,” Rolls said. Continue reading

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Posts Highest Sales in 117 Years

The company said that growth came principally by Ghost sales, with demand increasing following the launch of Black Badge Ghost in October 2021. This, together with sales of the Cullinan and the marque’s pinnacle product, Phantom, means that at the moment order books are full well into the third quarter of 2022. The company’s Provenance (pre-owned or used) also posted an all-time record. Continue reading

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to Suspend Production

In order to further secure the health and welfare of the employees of the company this suspension will be followed by an already-planned two-week Easter maintenance shutdown. Continue reading

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Rachel Portman at Chichester Cathedral Roof Restoration Appeal

Portman’s numerous credits include Emma, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, for which she won an Oscar in 1996, and her Academy Award nominated scores for Chocolat and The Cider House Rules. In 2015, she received an Emmy for her work on HBO’s record-breaking TV movie Bessie, a biography of blues singer Bessie Smith. Continue reading

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