How a dealer's mistake led to a rare Rolls-Royce Phantom steal

Breck Kennedy has acquired a rare extended wheelbase (EWB) Rolls-Royce Phantom at a standard-model price. The purchase happened after a dealership in Japan mistakenly listed the luxury car without recognising its longer wheelbase. This unusual find has since travelled over 1,200 miles under Kennedy’s ownership.

The car’s journey began in the US before being exported to Japan. When the dealership listed it, they overlooked its extended wheelbase, pricing it as a regular Phantom. Kennedy spotted the error and secured the vehicle at a lower cost than usual.

Bringing the car back to the US took more than three months. Delays came from holiday periods and minor issues with the vehicle itself. Once the import process finished, Kennedy drove it over 1,200 miles and now plans a full service before taking it to car shows. Rolls-Royce, founded in 1906 by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, has produced only around 10,000 EWB Phantoms in total. Kennedy intends to enjoy the car at events this spring and summer but does not plan to keep it long-term.

The rare Phantom will now appear at car shows after its service. Kennedy’s purchase highlights how a dealer’s oversight led to an unexpected opportunity. With fewer than 10,000 EWB models ever made, the car remains a distinctive find in automotive history.