Rolls Royce Motor Cars has seen its 2008 sales increase by 20 per cent. Last year the luxury car manufacturer retailed 1212 cars compared to 1010 the previous year.

This marks the fifth consecutive annual sales increase since the company was launched in 2003.

Continued interest in the Phantom Drophead Coupé and, in particular, the introduction of the Phantom Coupé in the summer of 2008 saw Rolls-Royce attract new buyers, boosting retails to record levels.

Rolls Royce have created a special edition Phantom as part of their Bespoke Collection showcasing their extensive customization program. The Phantom Sapphire takes its name from the bodywork’s unique shade of Milori Sapphire which is a unique shade of navy blue.

The interior comes in a choice of two colour combinations either navy blue with seashell highlights or seashell with navy blue highlights, the the walnut burr veneer featuring inlaid diamond pattern marquetry.

A two-bottle cool box located beneath the rear lounge seat incorporates a drinks holder milled from a single billet of aluminium, which when not in use, can be concealed in the facia of the cool box.

This is the world’s fastest Rolls Royce, almost certainly a contradiction in terms. Doing the rounds at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, it’s a highly modified 1970 Silver Shadow (you can tell from the massive engine block sticking up through the once smooth bonnet).

While purists will be swooning, it does have the advantage of being powered by a 9.3-litre supercharged V8 that can develop a monstrous 1350bhp.

Owned by a Floridian enthusiast, the car is powered by a 9.3-liter supercharged V8 with a nitrous injection system, air suspension and bespoke chassis. There’s a full custom leather interior, including the trunk which has fitted luggage and a TV set - one of four positioned inside the totally unique vehicle.

Experts estimate the cost of the modifications at over $300,000.

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Marc Jacobs dark grey leather, large clutch bag, with a Rolls-Royce design multicolored leather car on the front… It doesn’t look like anything he has ever offered before.

It has a fold-over press stud to fasten the front, stud detailing on the car, a zipped compartment at the back, a zipped compartment on the inside, and it is fully lined in leather.

So… shall we call this Rolls Royce clutch the, well, Rolls Royce of handbags? To be franck, I don’t really like grey leather and anyway and this Marc Jacobs purse is simply unmatchable…

It is available to pre-order for $1095 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Go for it only if you are a Marc Jacobs and Rolls Royce fan.

The Rolls Royce Hyperion, that we introduced to you two montgs ago, made its world debut last week at the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach.

The car was designed and built by Pininfarina, commissioned by car collector Roland Hall who wanted a unique Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé.

The private client who already owned a Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe, asked them to create a custom-built car that would evoke the appeal of the sumptuous cars of the 1930s.

Cristiano Ronaldo - the man who brought you such comments as “The possibilities of me going to Real Madrid are great,” and “I’ve said a million times that I’d love to play in Spain” - has celebrated his decision to stay at Manchester United by splashing out on a £350,000 ($700,000) Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

The Portuguese midfielder bought the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe from Doncaster-based luxury car dealer Liquid 45. He gave instructions for it to be “fully loaded,” a trade term for all the added extras.

Cristiano, 23, also owns an Aston Martin, a BMW 6 Series, a Bentley Continental and a Ferrari. As a matter of fact, the Phantom will replace his £140,000 Bentley Continental.