Should you buy one?

The Rolls-Royce Phantom can justifiably claim to be the best car in the world. You pay for the privilege, though. At £400k from launch, the Phantom’s price is on a different plane to any potential rivals. And that’s before options. Few people leave their Phantom unmodified, and some end up with a bill beyond £1 million. By any normal standards, it’s hard to say that it’s worth it. But it is a very impressive car that achieves its aims without breaking sweat.

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