2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost V12

This 2013-registered Rolls-Royce Ghost is the original V12 saloon, powered by the twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre engine that gives the car its effortless, near-silent surge. It has covered 31,000 miles and has been with a single owner from new, backed by a full Rolls-Royce service history, a combination that matters on a car whose running costs punish neglect.

The finish is Platinum Metallic over Seashell leather, with Piano Black veneer inside. The specification leans towards rear-seat comfort: electrically adjustable rear seats with memory, rear-seat entertainment, picnic tables and four-zone climate control, with heated seats front and rear. Automatic door closing, a glass slide/tilt sunroof, a WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth telephone connectivity complete the equipment list.

The Ghost shares its platform and engine architecture with the BMW 7 Series of the period, but the tuning is entirely its own, built around ride quality rather than speed. Even so, it is a quick car by any measure, making this a usable and well-documented example of the model that brought Rolls-Royce a new, more approachable customer base.