Rolls Royce reaches out for help

Shropshire's British Ironwork Centre has been approached by Rolls Royce about an exclusive collaboration to celebrate a special anniversary.

The project is to mark the 100th anniversary of the Rolls Royce Phantom and came about thanks to the Ironworks' reputation of creating sculptures from scrap and waste.

In 2023, Rolls Royce entered the electric car market with ‘Spectre’, showing their eco “spirit”, and understanding of the need to champion environmental issues. The Ironworks proudly leads in sustainability and recycling initiatives, making a collaboration between these two British industry specialists a fantastic opportunity for all.

One hundred years ago, in 1925, Rolls Royce launched the ‘New Phantom’ or ‘Phantom I’, the first of eight generations of the Phantom range. 

Ironworks chairman Clive Knowles, envisions this sculpture to be crafted from recycled parts out of each model of Rolls Royce from throughout each generation of Phantom.

"We plan to re-create a vintage Phantom, a legend of the British manufacturing giant, all from scrap car parts directly from Rolls Royce instead of general automotive parts. Whether that involves a wing mirror from the exclusive Phantom IV, or a car door from the V8-powered Phantom V."

Each Rolls Royce car, still to this day, has its interiors meticulously hand stitched, and there's only one person in the whole world who can paint the iconic pinstripe along the side of the body. The most expensive car in the world is the Rolls-Royce ‘La Rose Noire Droptail’, with only four in existence, each priced at approximately $30 million. 

Famous rapper Jay-Z is one of just three owners in the world of the exclusive ‘Boat Tail’ Rolls Royce, which sold for a huge $28 million.

Clive said: "We are honoured and fuelled up to celebrate this huge occasion for a world famous British car manufacturer, one that truly put their stamp on history. 

"We are hopeful for this magnificent sculpture to be complete before the end of the year, for it to be displayed at the Rolls Royce headquarters in London, before returning back home to the British Ironwork Centre."