A truly royal car. Elizabeth II awarded a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI paid by the British Automobile Association in 1976 for her 25-year jubilee. It was 10 cm higher than a normal one. The was part of her vehicle fleet up to 2002, together with the model shown below in the two royal colours.

The Phantom IV up to 1959 was originally intended only for heads of state. Only the successor Phantom V was generally negotiable, with nearly 13,000 British pounds the most expensive car in the world. Nevertheless the production figure at Mulliner Park Ward rose from 18 to 516.

However, anyone is absolutely wrong, who believes the presented model Phantom VI was also a particularly advanced car. The opposite is true. During the entire production period it had a ladder frame with rigid axle and drum brakes all around.

Of course, this car is intended solely for chauffeuring. A partition and relatively uncomfortable interior front prove it. Also, the automatic transmission does not correspond to the latest technology of GM as in the other models of Rolls-Royce. It is operated without electrical auxiliaries. Although it has four-speeds, however, combined with a hydraulic clutch.

The rear suspension is hard and shift shocks inevitable. However, the bodies have been but additionally adjusted to customers' wishes in more than half of the cases. Of course, this car is available in armoured version. Its weight is then, however, far more than four tonnes. 12/15