Luxury Rolls-Royce Phantom VI that ‘belonged to Tom Jones’ – complete with personalised plate – could be yours for £75,000
The customised 110mph luxury car was delivered to Tom Jones' manager and he was often seen cruising around in cars with the number plate T J BIG
A BEAUTIFUL Rolls-Royce thought to have once been owned by Tom Jones - complete with risqué personalised number plate and host of lavish modifications - is up for sale.
The Phantom VI is on the market for £75,000 with the same memorable registration plate fitted back in 1971: 'T J BIG'.
According to documents, the car was delivered to Gordon Mills, who was Tom Jones' manager at the time.
The legendary Welsh singer, at the peak of his career, requested custom options such as a bespoke cigar case, Phillips vinyl record player and Sony TV in the rear.
Additional luxuries include folding tables, tinted windows with curtains and a telephone.
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Between 1968 and 1990 only 374 Phantom VIs left the Rolls Royce factory and each was hand-built upon special order.
Queen Elizabeth II was presented with a commemorative Phantom VI to celebrate her Silver Jubilee in 1977 and then a conventional one in 1986.
They served as her official state cars for 25 years and one of them carried Kate Middleton to Westminster Abbey ahead of her marriage to Prince William in 2011.
The vehicle measures 20ft long and houses an enormous 6.2-litre V8 engine reaches a top speed of around 110mph.
Car specialist Matt Malamut, from auctioneers RM Sotheby's, which is selling the car, said: "The Phantom VI was the ultimate luxury limousine of its day and was exclusively reserved for Rolls Royce's most important clients, including heads of state such as Queen Elizabeth II and the Sultan of Brunei.
"Gordon Mills was Tom Jones' manager at the time of delivery and Tom would often drive or be driven in cars with the license plate T J BIG.
"Therefore, it is likely that Tom Jones owned this car or used it for a period of his career."
"No two Phantom VIs are exactly alike, which make each and every example unique both in build, provenance, and significance to automotive history.
"The current owner has noted that they are limited on space in their collection, and wish to pass on this car so that it can be displayed and enjoyed by other enthusiasts."
The Phantom VI will be sold in Santa Monica, California, on June 24.
