A few months ago, we shared pictures of a black Rolls Royce Phantom VIII, which was abandoned. It was noted that this particular luxury sedan was parked outside a hotel in Kolkata. At the time, only a few images showing this Phantom in a very sad condition were shared. However, now we have an entire video showing this Rs. 5 crore sedan rotting outside.
Abandoned Rolls Royce Phantom VII lying in a hotel parking in Kolkata
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Rolls Royce Phantom VII abandoned
This video of the Rolls Royce Phantom VII in a dilapidated condition has come courtesy of Supercars of Kolkata. It was shared on Reddit. This short video starts with a panning shot of the Phantom. It shows this lovely black sedan left outside in the open where it belongs, neglected and collecting dust.
It first shows the iconic multi-slat grille of the Phantom, finished in brushed silver with the iconic RR logo. It then shows the folded ORVM of the sedan. It can be observed that the condition of this rare sedan is deteriorating due to weathering. It needs to be kept inside, as even in this condition, it’s worth a lot.
Moving on, the video also highlights the interior of this Rolls Royce Phantom VII. It can be noted that it gets a dual-tone interior. The predominant color is tan, and there are black portions such as the top half of the dashboard and steering wheel. All of these surfaces are wrapped in the finest quality leather seen on every Rolls Royce.
Additionally, the video also shows a few other issues of this car. It can be noted that there is a massive hole in the center of the front windshield. It appears that someone either threw a rock or pierced it with a sharp round object. We can also note that the air suspension of this car has also deflated. This signifies that it has not been started in a very long time. These collapsed airbags cost a lot of money to be replaced.
What is the story behind this abandoned Rolls Royce Phantom VII?
For those who may not be aware, the story behind this abandoned Rolls Royce Phantom VII begins with its owner, Gautam Kundu. He was the chairman of the Rose Valley group of companies. The Rose Valley Group was involved in a massive financial scam that made headlines in 2015.
The group allegedly defrauded investors of approximately Rs. 17,000 crores across various states in India. The scam involved duping unsuspecting investors through fake and fictitious investment schemes. The company primarily targeted rural areas.
As a result of the fraudulent activities, Kundu was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in March 2015. As per the reports, he is still under judicial custody. Following Kundu’s arrest, the ED, which was tasked with investigating this financial crime, seized and attached properties associated with the scam.
Prior to the specific attachment involving the Rolls Royce Phantom, the ED had managed to seize properties valued at Rs. 1117.71 crore. This action was part of a broader effort to recover the funds defrauded from investors. As per the reports, this particular Rolls Royce Phantom VII was purchased in 2012 by Kundu.
Rolls Royce Phantom VII
As mentioned above, this particular Rolls Royce is the Phantom VII. It is the previous generation of the Phantom, which is currently sold. This particular model was launched in India back in 2012 with a price tag of Rs. 4.5 crore. It came equipped with a massive 6.75-liter V12 petrol engine. This motor made 453 bhp and 720 Nm of peak torque. It came mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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