Outrage as $500K Rolls-Royce Turns into Street Buffet Without Owner’s Permission

Rolls-Royce, the king of luxury vehicles
Controversy over food placed on the bonnet
That person wasn’t even the owner

Rolls-Royce has been considered a synonym for a high-end automobile brand. The cheapest model, the Cullinan, starts in the mid-$300,000 range. If it is accidentally damaged, the repair costs will be beyond imagination.

However, for some, this luxury car has been reduced to nothing more than a dining table. This revelation shocked people online, particularly after it was disclosed that the owner had not permitted such use.

Scene Captured in Hong Kong
What is the Identity of the vehicle in the Photo?

On May 30, Hong Kong media HK01 shared a photo taken on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. A group of about 3 to 4 men is shown eating on the street, and the vehicle with the food on it shocks the viewers. The vehicle is confirmed to be the Rolls-Royce flagship sedan, Phantom.

According to the person who first captured this scene, the men had nothing to do with the vehicle and did not receive permission from the owner to leave food and eat. On the bonnet of the vehicle, various items, including plastic packaging containing food, take-out containers, beverages, plastic lids, and wet tissues, were placed chaotically.

Although placing a food container on itself will not damage the vehicle, food spilling is risky. If food spills on the bonnet, swirl marks may remain on the painted surface when wiping it with a wet tissue. Above all, using someone else’s car as a dining table without permission is rude, regardless of the vehicle type.

Base Price Over $ 500,000
Can Exceed $ 720,000 Depending on Options

Meanwhile, the Rolls-Royce Phantom boasts an enormous price starting at $ 516,991. It is known that there is no limit to the upper price limit when applying an infinite number of personalization options. It is not unusual for a car to exceed $ 726,110, and it is possible to cover the entire vehicle with gold leaf if you can afford it.

As it is a flagship model, it is also quite large. As for the base model, it has a length of 5,770 mm (227.2 inches), a width of 2,018 mm (79.4 inches), a height of 1,646 mm (64.8 inches), and a wheelbase of 3,552 mm (139.8 inches). In the case of the EWB specification, the length is 5,982 mm (235.5 inches), the width is 2,018 mm (79.4 inches), the height is 1,656 mm (65.2 inches), and the wheelbase is 3,772 mm (148.5 inches). In addition, the 6.75 L V12 engine, which produces a maximum output of 571 horsepower and a maximum torque of 91.8 kgf.m, is coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission to drive the rear wheels. Although the curb weight is 2.5 to 2.6 tons (5,512 to 5,732 lbs), the power performance is more powerful than that, and the time it takes to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standstill is only 5.3 to 5.4 seconds.