2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys The Monterey Auction event, 13 - 15 August 2026.
$350,000 - $450,000 USD

• The Spirit of Ecstasy embodied: A powerful, luxurious, and modern convertible coupe
• Clad in black over light tan leather upholstery
• Desirably specified with optional teakwood rear decking and brushed steel bonnet
• Showing just 2,298 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing

Considered by many to be the most elegant and desirable model in the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII range, the Phantom Drophead Coupe added a touch of open-air sophistication to the marques already exceptional flagship. The Drophead Coupe shares mechanicals with the Phantom Saloon and made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 7 January 2007.

Like the marques 2004 100EX concept car, which it is styled after, the production cars use novel rearward-opening coach doors along with a yacht-like exterior design theme. Moreover, while Rolls-Royces have traditionally been known as cars wherein the owner is driven, this variant is undoubtedly one the owner will want to experience from behind the wheel helping spark a modern renaissance for driver-focused automobiles bearing the Spirit of Ecstasy. A hand-assembled, silky smooth 454-horsepower, 6.75-liter V-12 and six-speed automatic transmission work in tandem to provide seamless acceleration; 60 mph comes in a brisk 5.7 seconds.

The seventh model generation in the history of the legendary British super-luxury brand to carry the flagship Phantom name, it took Rolls-Royce technicians more than 260 hours to build a Phantom not counting any bespoke features. Accordingly, just about 2,000 Phantom Drophead Coupes were produced between 2007 and 2016, one fine example of which is offered here

This Phantom Drophead Coupe wears a stunning two-tone black and brushed stainless steel exterior which pairs handsomely with its light tan interior, complete with extensive piano black and brushed stainless steel trim. Finished with black carpeting, the cabin is concealed by a low-slung black cloth power convertible top with optional teak decking cover. Brushed stainless steel A-pillars complete the cars attractive silhouette.

The sleek and modern appeal of this 18-foot-long luxury cruiser truly drives home the nautical design inspiration. Each gauge and headrest is emblazoned with the distinctive RR logo, never letting any occupant forget the prestige and craftsmanship inherent to this finely finished automobile.

In November 2020, the Phantom was treated to paint correction and a ceramic coating at the cost of $5,033 by Fantastic Finishes of Palm Beach, Florida. Once completed, a certificate of lifetime warranty from the company was issued to the owner. Now indicating only 2,298 miles at the time of cataloguing and accompanied by its manuals, two umbrellas, and an original window sticker, there can be no better choice for those seeking the most elegant, luxurious, characterful, and modern 12-cylinder convertible.

Over a decade after it left Rolls-Royces Goodwood factory, this Drophead Coupe still presents as a thoroughly modern automobile, and in the pantheon of Rolls-Royce it stands proudly amongst its predecessors.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo26/.