Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
1968-1990 · Rolls-Royce Phantom VI — Limousine, V8, designed by Mulliner Park Ward.
The Story
The Phantom VI (1968) was the end of an era – the last Rolls-Royce built on a separate chassis and the last to be fully coachbuilt, almost always as a formal Mulliner Park Ward limousine. Only 374 were made across a 22-year run, powered by the 6.2- then 6.75-litre V8. It was the establishment’s state car, built for royalty, governments and the very grandest owners.
Its most famous example is the ‘Silver Jubilee Car,’ presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the British motor industry in 1978 to mark her Silver Jubilee. With its raised roof, vast glass area and a St George mascot in place of the Spirit of Ecstasy, it served as Britain’s No.1 State Car until 2002 – and has since carried Kate Middleton (2011) and Princess Eugenie to their royal weddings.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Limousine class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Mulliner Park Ward
Rolls-Royce’s in-house coachbuilder, created in 1961 from the merger of H.J. Mulliner and Park Ward. It bodied the coachbuilt Phantom VI limousines and developed the two-door Silver Shadow into the Corniche.
Studio Motors POV
The Phantom VI is the last true coachbuilt Rolls-Royce – a piece of state history; buy a documented ceremonial car for the provenance, or a standard limousine as the most imposing bargain in classic motoring.
The Engine
Rolls-Royce / Bentley L-Series 6¾ V8
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
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Worth Knowing About the Phantom VI
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) It was the last separate-chassis, fully coachbuilt Rolls-Royce. 2) The Queen's 1978 'Silver Jubilee Car' was Britain's No.1 State Car until 2002 – its bonnet wears a St George slaying the dragon instead of the Spirit of Ecstasy. 3) That same car later carried Kate Middleton (2011) and Princess Eugenie to their weddings.
5 Fast Facts
- 1) 6.2L then 6.75L V8. 2) Only 374 built, 1968-1990. 3) The last coachbuilt, separate-chassis Rolls-Royce. 4) Mostly Mulliner Park Ward limousines, with a handful of landaulettes. 5) Fewer than 40 were built in its final decade.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
Queen Elizabeth II – the 1978 ‘Silver Jubilee Car’ served as her No.1 State Car until 2002. Broadly the choice of royalty and heads of state worldwide.
Studio Buyer’s Brief
A genuine state or royal car is effectively priceless; standard MPW limousines are surprisingly affordable but vast and thirsty. Verify the V8, the coachbuilt body and the electrics – storage and use are the real challenges.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
- Class
- Limousine
- Production years
- 1968-1990
- Units built
- 374
- Variants
- Limousine; Landaulette
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V8
- Engine family
- Rolls-Royce / Bentley L-Series 6¾ V8
- Displacement
- 6.2L (6,230 cc); 6.75L (6,750 cc) from 1979
- Power
- 200 hp
- Torque
- lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- s
- Top speed
- 112 mph
- Power-to-weight
- hp/tonne · lb/hp
- Transmission
- 4-speed automatic (GM Hydramatic); GM400 3-speed from 1979
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive · Petrol
- Curb weight
- lb
Questions
Phantom VI FAQ
Was the Phantom VI the last separate-chassis coachbuilt Rolls-Royce?
The Phantom VI, built from 1968 to 1990, was the final traditional separate-chassis Phantom limousine of the Crewe era, almost exclusively coachbuilt by Mulliner Park Ward. (Modern Rolls-Royce Coachbuild commissions such as the Sweptail and Boat Tail later revived true coachbuilding in a different framework.)
How many Rolls-Royce Phantom VIs were built?
Only 374 Phantom VIs were produced across a 22-year run from 1968 to 1990. Fewer than 40 were built in the model’s final decade, averaging around 17 cars per year across the full production run.
How much is a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI worth today?
Rolls-Royce Phantom VIs trade in a wide range — typical examples sit around $75,000-$150,000, while state limousines with documented royal or diplomatic provenance can exceed $500,000. Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s handle sales.
What is the significance of the Queen’s Rolls-Royce Phantom VI?
The 1978 Phantom VI presented to Queen Elizabeth II for her Silver Jubilee served as Britain’s No.1 State Car until 2002. It bears a St George mascot and later carried Kate Middleton and Princess Eugenie to their weddings.
What engine does the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI have?
The Phantom VI used the 6.2-litre Rolls-Royce V8 from 1968, enlarged to 6.75 litres in 1979. Transmission progression was a 4-speed automatic earlier, switching to a 3-speed GM400 automatic in 1975 — before, not coincident with, the 1979 engine enlargement.
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