This Old Rolls-Royce Phantom Limo Is Rebult As A Modern 7-Seat EV

The point of any Rolls-Royce is to move its occupants in unparalleled comfort and silence. One company, Lunaz, is committed to making vintage Rolls-Royce models even more silent and serene than when they left the factory. The company strives for a level of refinement that Charles Rolls only dreamed of more than a century ago.

The latest project is more amazing than ever. It’s a Phantom V limousine with seating for seven, ghost-like power, and modern technology including discreet USB charging ports and heated seats.

Charles Always Wanted An Electric Rolls-Royce

“The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration, and they should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged,” Charles Rolls said in an interview … in 1900.

125 years later, Lunaz helps realize that dream. Back in the day, the old Phantom V limousine (which was based on the same chassis as the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and built from 1959 through 1968) was sent to coachbuilders like Mulliner or Park Ward for a standard design. Or, it might go to a bespoke for a truly special fitting. Regardless, there was a 6.2-liter V8 engine under the long hood, powering a four-speed automatic transmission.

Now, this car has been fitted with a proprietary electric driveline from Lunaz. It includes an 80-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the smaller of two packs offered by Lunaz, but it should deliver adequate range for a car like this. If not, the chauffeur will have to charge it up while the senior staff enjoy an afternoon at the country club.

Before Lunaz re-imagines the Rolls-Royce, it must be restored. From that point, the customer can get supremely creative with the changes. After all, if you can’t have a handcrafted whiskey bar stocked with the finest single malts in a bespoke decanter, then really, what is the point of anything?

Modern Tech Meets Vintage Design

Modern technology is used sparingly and cleverly. Hidden USB charge ports, for example, and the heated seats are both must-haves these days. There is also a small navigation screen located discreetly beside the driver’s knee. Taking a cue from modern limos, there is now an electronic privacy screen that divides the driver from the occupants. Naturally it has WiFi connectivity, and when temperatures get uncomfortably warm or cold, it has a climate control system that’s even quieter than the original setup.

Lunaz said that this transformation took more than 5,500 hours to complete. It was handcrafted in Britain and involved replacing or re-engineering more than 11,000 components. At a cost of more than £1 million ($1.3 million in US currency) and a time to complete of 18 to 24 months, this is not a car for everyone. But if it’s for you, it’s hard to imagine a mode of travel with more presence or more grace.

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Or, if a Roller isn’t your style, Lunaz can do the same conversion on a Range Rover Classic, Aston Martin DB6, Jaguar XK, or a vintage Bentley Continental.

Source: Lunaz