Rolls Royce Ghost for Export from Dubai

Rolls Royce Ghost for export from Dubai: two very different cars sold under one name

The name Ghost covers two separate generations of Rolls-Royce, and which one you are looking at is the fact that decides export value. The first Ghost went on sale in 2009 and the second arrived in 2020, with a different structure, a different look and a very different price on the used market. A Rolls Royce Ghost for export from Dubai can be either, so the first job is to read the registration document and the VIN, not the listing title.

Both are four-door saloons powered by a 6.75 litre twin-turbo V12, but they are not the same car underneath. Cars sold for local use inside the UAE are on the used Rolls Royce Ghost page for Dubai, while the cars on this page are the ones their sellers are prepared to see leave the country.

First generation, second generation and the mid-life updates

The first-generation Ghost was shown in 2009 and built until 2020. It shared a good deal of its engineering with BMW, which then owned Rolls-Royce, and in 2014 it received a mid-life update that the company called Series II, with a new grille detail, new lights and cabin changes. An extended wheelbase version sat alongside it.

The second-generation Ghost was revealed in 2020. It abandoned the shared platform in favour of Rolls-Royce's own aluminium Architecture of Luxury, the same family of structure used for the Phantom and the Cullinan. It looks cleaner and simpler than the old car, with a single sweep from the grille to the tail, and it has a Black Badge version, an extended version and, from 2024, an updated Series II of its own.

If a Ghost on this page is much cheaper than others, it is almost certainly the first generation. That does not make it a bad choice, but it should be priced and described as an older car.

The word Ghost on a plate or an advertisement is therefore not a spec. Treat it as the start of the questions, and ask the seller to confirm the generation in writing before you put a deposit down.

Photographs of an old and a new Ghost can look alike at a glance, especially from the rear. The date, the VIN and the build plate cannot be confused, so rely on those.

What the standard Ghost includes

The standard Ghost is the base of the line. The first-generation car came with the V12, an eight-speed automatic and air suspension, with lambswool carpets, wood veneer and a bespoke audio option. It was a smaller, more driver-oriented Rolls-Royce than the Phantom.

The second-generation car added four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering. It also brought a new interior with a starlight headliner as an option, a double-layer glass design for quiet, and a more modern screen and control layout. That is a major step up in technology and refinement.

What the name does not tell you is the engine tune or the options. Ask for the build sheet from the dealer so you can see colours, wheels and extras, because options vary from car to car and drive the price at the destination.

The second-generation cars can also carry a Black Badge package or the later Series II changes, which are covered on their own pages. If the seller says the car is one of those, ask for evidence rather than relying on the name.

Standard wheelbase or extended, and who sits in the back

Both generations of Ghost came in two lengths. The standard car suits an owner who drives and carries guests occasionally, while the extended version gives more rear legroom and is the pick for anyone who spends their time in the back seat.

The listing may not say which length it is, but the photographs and the dimensions on the registration document will. If your market's owners prefer to be driven, an extended car will find buyers more easily.

Boot space is generous for a saloon but not an estate. The Ghost is a saloon, with a lid that opens to a deep boot, and it takes golf bags and a couple of large suitcases without trouble. Ask for the interior photographs, including the rear seats, as leather wear shows quickly there.

Rear seat condition tells you how the car was used. Look for creasing on the outer cushions, marks on the door cards and wear on the armrest, because a car that has spent its life carrying passengers shows it there first.

What sets the price of a Ghost for export

Generation is the first and largest factor. A first-generation Ghost and a second-generation Ghost sit in different price classes, and the same word on the listing hides that gap. Within each generation, the wheelbase, the mileage, the service record and the options all follow.

Condition of the interior comes next. A Rolls-Royce is bought for the cabin, and worn seats, scuffed wood or a tired headliner show up in photographs.

Ask for pictures taken in daylight with the doors open. Flash photography hides marks on wood and leather, and a seller who sends only dim, close-up shots may have a reason. After that, think about the cost of keeping it: first-generation cars are cheaper to buy but can need suspension work and electronics attention, and a buyer should ask for a record of what was done.

Last is freight. A long saloon takes more room than a hatchback, so the shipping quote will reflect that. Ask the forwarder for a price before you commit to a car, not after.

Wheels and tyres also deserve a look. Large alloys on a car of this weight wear tyres fast, and a mismatched set can point to rough treatment. Ask for the tread depth on each tyre.

Gulf-specification cars and others

Ghosts supplied through the Gulf distributor are set up for hot weather and have a history on record with the regional importer. That history is the part to ask for first, because it tells you who serviced the car and when.

Cars from another market can be fine, but check the VIN to find the origin. Headlights, speedometer units and some systems vary by market, and warranty rights usually do not cross borders. The second-generation car has more software, and some features depend on local data and services.

In the destination country, a dealer or specialist who works on Rolls-Royce cars is worth locating early. A first-generation Ghost with an air suspension fault is easy to fix at a Rolls-Royce dealer and harder at a general garage. Ask what they would charge for a routine service.

Software updates are worth asking about too. Second-generation Ghosts rely on modules that may need dealer coding after a sale, so find out how the dealer in your market handles a car that was first sold elsewhere.

Buying a Ghost in Dubai for export, step by step

Start with the destination's rules and write down the age limit, steering side, emissions requirement and port papers. A first-generation Ghost from 2010 or 2011 could fall outside an age cap that a newer car meets.

Then look at the listings from verified UAE sellers and deal with them directly. This is a car marketplace, so there is no commission from us and no inspection, shipping or paperwork service either. We connect people, and the transaction itself is between the buyer and the seller.

Get the registration document, VIN, service history and build sheet. Ask for photographs of the engine bay, underside, wheels and the rear seats, and book an independent inspection if you cannot attend. Get it in writing who will cancel the UAE registration and prepare the export papers.

Hire a forwarder who ships to your port, and let them confirm the method and the bill of lading wording. Pay a deposit only against a written agreement that names the car and its VIN, and release the balance when the documents arrive.

Keep copies of everything. Photographs taken at handover, the signed sale agreement and the export papers will all be asked for at the destination, and a missing page can hold a car at the port for weeks. A short checklist kept in one folder, paper or digital, saves a lot of stress at the end of the process.

Age limits, emissions, steering side and the last questions

Age rules matter most with the first-generation car. A Ghost built in 2010 is old enough that some destinations limit imports to cars under a set age, so confirm the rule and which date it counts from. A car from the second generation passes most age tests.

Emissions are an issue for any large V12. Some places tax or cap engines of this size, or require a specific standard. Check with the destination authority and with a forwarder who knows the port.

Every UAE car is left-hand drive, so right-hand-drive markets are out of reach.

Ask the seller whether the car is clear of finance and fines, whether the VIN matches the papers, whether it has been repaired after an accident, which generation it is, and whether it is standard or extended wheelbase. For a first-generation car, ask for the record of suspension, cooling and electrical work.

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