Rolls-Royce and Bentley are known to be the top-shelf luxury car manufacturers in the world. Owning a car from either marque is a sign that you’ve made it in life, and settle for nothing but the best. Rolls-Royce have been making cars with their name for over a hundred years. Their current model lineup consists of multiple models including the Ghost, Phantom, Dawn, Wraith and Cullinan. The first generation of Ghost was introduced in 2010 and ran till 2020, before the second generation took over. This is a first-generation Series 1 2013 Rolls Royce Ghost Sedan, from Florida and with just 17,500 miles on the clock. This enthusiast-owned car wore a sticker price of $316,545 when new, with the Bespoke Interior Charge of $62,000 over the base sticker price.

Exterior and Interior

A Rolls-Royce is unmistakable from any other car, and this 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost Sedan proudly proclaims its parentage. The distinctive grille and polished ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ mascot are the first calling cards. The Spirit of Ecstasy is retractable to deter souvenir hunters, automatically disappearing into the hood if meddled with. The Diamond Black paintwork is complemented by a Satin Burgundy wrap on the hood and trunk lid. 20-inch fully polished forged alloy wheels feature iconic Rolls-Royce center caps with trick engineering that ensures the ‘RR’ stays stationary and in correct orientation whilst the wheel spins. A visible chrome exhaust completes the look. The interior features a Crème Light / Consort Red theme with the Feature Pack 1 specified for $31,785, and the Rear Theatre Configuration for $6,600. The color combination reminds the seller of the royal colors. The seller notes that the two tone interior is a rare option in these colors. Plush lambswool floor mats, leather headlining and extended leather package, panoramic sunroof, powered, heated, and ventilated front seats, heads-up display, rear picnic tables, six DVD changer, driver assistance features, lane departure warning and adaptive headlamps don’t even scratch the surface of features. This car also features contrast stitching on the interior, and the RR logo embossed on the head rests.

Engine

Rolls-Royce vehicles are designed to slip by in a silent fashion, in fact the automaker was renowned for not quoting a power output, merely describing it as ‘sufficient’. This 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost does quote a power output, and it’s 562hp, with 575lb.ft of torque courtesy of a 6.6 litre twin-turbocharged V12 from BMW. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 8-speed automatic transmission. The headline figures are a zero-to-sixty sprint in under five seconds and an electronically capped top speed of 155mph. Don’t expect this car to make unholy noises, or any significant noise in fact. It’s designed to slip by quietly yet quickly, like a ghost.