Sir Tom Jones is known for his powerful vocals and lively performances. Born Sir Thomas Jones Woodward, he is a Welsh singer that rose to claim his fame in 1960s and since then, his music and his vocal experience has gained him a lot of attention from the global media. This illusive singer has a husky voice that draws in the audience from every walk of life.
He made a career comeback with his appearance as a coach on the hit talent TV show, The Voice UK from 2012 till 2015. Throughout his colorful career, he received 1 Grammy Award, 2 Brit Awards and 1MTV VMA. In fact, in 2006, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music.
He believes in living well and living large and this is the reason why he has some of the best cars in his car collection. Since his rise to fame, Tom Jones has never been shy to show his love for big cars. In 1967, he owned a very popular Jaguar Saloon and that was just the beginning.
Today, Tom Jones owns some pretty cars that are big, bold and expensive. From Rolls Royce to Bentley, here are some of the most expensive cars in Sir Tom Jones’ car collection.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
At the height of his career, Sir Tom Jones owned the ever popular Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. These amazing cars were produced from 1965 till 1980 and Tom Jones owns one. This series was the first ever Rolls Royce to use a monocoque chassis and carried a price tag of £6,557 when it started production.
The Silver Shadow featured a 6.2 liter, V8 engine with 172 horsepower. The car has a vintage Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission. This was a rear wheel ride with a front engine for maximum support and great stability.
Being a Rolls Royce, the Silver Shadow had a very classic look that is very similar to the current Rolls Royce Phantom. It was available in coupe and sedan body shape. The interior of the car has a big steering wheel, which is common for vintage cars. The dashboard features all the necessary odometer and control options. Also, in true vintage car fashion the gear shift is behind the steering wheel.
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Rolls Royce Phantom
The Rolls Royce Phantom is a power statement in the form of a car. This big, bold and classically sculpted car has everything that a celebrity looks for. It has iconic proportions, this is a timeless car with true modern car luxury.
The Phantom is custom built according to your likes and standards, perhaps this is the reason why Sir Tom Jones opted for this hulk of a car. The option of creating a starry ceiling with 800 individual fibre optic lights, watch holders, pinstripe tyres and a lot more, you can expect the Phantom to provide you with everything you wish for. The interior of the Phantom boasts the first of a kind 24-location rotating time zone bezel clock. Since the buyer has complete control over the interior and exterior of the car, this sedan is the epitome of power and luxury.
Rolls Royce Phantom has a 6.75 liter V12 engine with 453 bhp and has ZF 6-speed automatic transmission. It has an extended wheelbase of 150.4 inches to make it well-proportioned. Since the customers have choice between 44,000 paint colors and interior designs, every Rolls Royce Phantom is as unique as the buyer. We can only imagine what Sir Tom Jones’ Phantom will look like. The base price of a Rolls Royce Phantom is $417,825.
Bentley Continental GT
Tom Jones also owns a navy blue Bentley sports car. He can be quoted from his various interviews where he talks about his navy blue Bentley sports car, which is a Continental GT. The Bentley Continental GT is a high performance four-seat coupe that has the luxury and the style of the Bentley brand.
The Continental GT is very fast, largely thanks to its wider air intake. It has big quad headlights that define the overall style of the new Bentley. The flush-mounted rear spoiler will rise automatically when the sports car is moving in high speed.
Bentley offers an option between 16 exterior colors, Twin bi-xenon headlamps, 17 different interior styles, wood or aluminum trim and a lot more to choose from. Bentley Continental GT is an all-wheel drive for added power. It features a Twin Turbo 6.0 liter, W12 engine which is capable of producing 600 horsepower at a torque of 553 lb-ft. The Continental GT can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h. The base price of Bentley Continental GT is $198,500.
Tom Jones Coming To Dubai
Sir Tom Jones will be coming to Dubai as the headliner for the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival. This is one of the highly anticipated events that will take place in the upcoming year. The event is hosted to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Emirates Airline on 2nd February, 2017.
Thrilled, to be playing the @dubaijazzfest on February 22nd. Tickets on sale today at 12pm GST. See you soon Dubai! https://t.co/nWUWxjXRGdpic.twitter.com/L6zNqlSI5T
— Tom Jones (@RealSirTomJones) December 13, 2016
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