Most Expensive Rolls-Royce Models Sold at Auction
Summary
The most expensive Rolls-Royces of all are one-off coachbuilt commissions such as the Boat Tail, reported to have cost around $28 million new; they don't come up at auction. Among models that do, both the newest and the oldest cars sell for the most. The Cullinan Black Badge averages $346K and the Phantom VIII $304K, while the Edwardian Silver Ghost averages $289K across 23 sales. Coachbuilt pre-war Phantoms follow, with the Phantom II at $185K. Rankings average every auction sale above $20K of each model over the last two years; aftermarket-modified cars and replicas are left out.
Rankings
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Silver GhostAvg $289,286 12-mo +24.5%n=23 soldThe 40/50 hp car of 1907-1926 that made Rolls-Royce's name
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Phantom IIAvg $184,830 12-mo +5.2%n=23 soldThe 1929-1936 Phantom, prized in Continental and coachbuilt forms
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Phantom VIIAvg $156,215 12-mo +20.1%n=85 soldThe first BMW-era Phantom (2003-2017), including Drophead and Coupe versions
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Phantom IAvg $146,241 12-mo -40.2%n=31 soldThe first Phantom of 1925-1931, often with coachbuilt bodies
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Phantom VAvg $108,440n=8 soldThe 1959-1968 limousine, much of it with James Young and Mulliner Park Ward bodies
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Ghost 1st GenAvg $99,058 12-mo -5.3%n=47 soldThe 2009-2020 Ghost, the first of the smaller modern Rolls-Royces
Comparison
| Model | Avg Price | Typical Range | Sales | 12-mo Trend | Avg Mileage |
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| Cullinan Black Badge | $345,506 | $191,200 – $516,850 | 7 | — | 24,924 |
| Phantom VIII | $304,127 | $227,565 – $398,000 | 6 | — | 26,692 |
| Silver Ghost | $289,286 | $77,281 – $603,264 | 23 | +24.5% | 36,352 |
| Ghost 2nd Gen | $282,880 | $217,000 – $379,070 | 6 | — | 7,167 |
| Cullinan | $272,877 | $200,198 – $364,954 | 17 | — | 14,976 |
| Wraith Black Badge 2nd Gen | $249,999 | $197,478 – $301,154 | 5 | — | 15,539 |
| Dawn | $215,870 | $171,625 – $303,996 | 26 | +12.8% | 16,299 |
| Phantom II | $184,830 | $43,560 – $461,900 | 23 | +5.2% | 40,083 |
| Phantom VII | $156,215 | $66,000 – $325,100 | 85 | +20.1% | 28,218 |
| Phantom I | $146,241 | $46,035 – $376,500 | 31 | -40.2% | 48,333 |
| Wraith 2nd Gen | $137,084 | $86,083 – $200,600 | 34 | -13.2% | 30,324 |
| Phantom III | $133,593 | $34,136 – $291,200 | 9 | — | 28,138 |
| Phantom V | $108,440 | $52,330 – $210,053 | 8 | — | 27,483 |
| Corniche Series III | $101,954 | $45,112 – $169,237 | 6 | — | 33,253 |
| Ghost 1st Gen | $99,058 | $57,613 – $166,540 | 47 | -5.3% | 34,942 |
How to Choose
- Modern Rolls-Royces lose value quickly, so a two- or three-year-old Cullinan or Phantom costs far less than new.
- Pre-war cars are valued on their coachwork: a well-known coachbuilder and a documented history matter more than the chassis.
- Black Badge versions carry a premium over the standard car of the same model.
- Running costs are high on every Rolls-Royce. Budget for specialist servicing, especially on pre-war cars.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most expensive Rolls-Royce?
- One-off coachbuilt commissions such as the Boat Tail, reported at around $28 million new, but they don't sell at auction. At auction, the Cullinan Black Badge averages $346K and the Phantom VIII $304K in our data.
- How much is a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost?
- Silver Ghost auction sales average $289K across 23 sales in our data, with most between $77K and $603K. Coachwork and history drive the spread.
- How much is a used Rolls-Royce Cullinan?
- Cullinan auction sales average $273K in our data, and the Black Badge version $346K.
Methodology and sources
Based on 333 sold listings from the last 2 years across Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, Collecting Cars, and other auction and marketplace sources. Prices are normalized to USD. Typical ranges show the 5th–95th percentile of sold prices. Stats update daily.
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