Rolls Royce Ghost Series II for Export from Dubai

Rolls Royce Ghost Series II for export from Dubai: check which Series II the seller means

Series II is a label Rolls-Royce has used twice on the Ghost, and that is the fact to settle before anything else. The first-generation Ghost received a mid-life update in 2014 that the company called Series II, and the second-generation Ghost was given its own Series II update in 2024. Both are Rolls-Royce saloons with a V12, but they are ten years apart and priced accordingly. A buyer of a Rolls Royce Ghost Series II for export from Dubai needs the registration document in hand before deciding which one is on offer.

The price in a listing often gives the first clue, since the 2014-era car and the 2024-era car are not in the same bracket. For Ghosts sold for local use inside the UAE, see the used Rolls Royce Ghost Series II page for Dubai, while this page is about cars offered for export.

The 2014 update and the 2024 update

The original Ghost went on sale in 2009. In 2014 Rolls-Royce presented the Series II, with changes to the lights, the grille area and the cabin. It stayed on sale until the second-generation Ghost arrived in 2020. A car described as Series II from that period is therefore built between about 2014 and 2020.

This means a Series II Ghost could be a car of seven or eight years old at the lower end of the range or one only a few months old at the other. The same words describe both, so do not let the title do the work.

The second-generation Ghost arrived in 2020 and, in 2024, Rolls-Royce showed an updated version it also called Series II. The changes were visual and technological, with a revised front end and new interior options, while the aluminium structure and V12 remained.

Because the wording is shared, ask for the first registration date and the VIN. A car first registered in 2015 or 2018 is the earlier Series II. A car registered in 2024 or later is the new one. If there is any doubt, a Rolls-Royce dealer can confirm the version from the chassis number in minutes.

What the Series II name changes on each car

On the earlier car, the update was about refinement. The lighting signature changed, a few details of the exterior were revised and the cabin gained new displays and trim. It remained a Ghost with the V12 and the shared engineering of its era, and it was less of an upgrade than a tidy-up.

On the later car, the update refreshes a modern design. Expect a modified front, new interior colours and technology changes. Rolls-Royce did not turn it into another model, so the platform, the V12 and the four-wheel steering carry on unchanged.

In either case the Series II is a step along the same line, not a different class of car. The most useful comparison is with a Ghost from before the update. If the listing is vague about version, treat that vagueness as a reason to ask for more evidence.

Photographs help. Ask for a clear shot of the front, the rear lights and the dashboard with the ignition on, then compare each with the pictures in Rolls-Royce press material for the year you think the car belongs to.

Saloon form, wheelbase and day-to-day use

Both Series II cars are four-door saloons. They have a deep boot, five seats on paper and a rear compartment that suits long trips. An extended wheelbase version was offered in each generation, with extra rear legroom.

Ask which length the car has. A longer car appeals to buyers who sit in the back and has a higher shipping footprint. The standard length is more agile in town and easier to fit into containers.

The cabin features lambswool carpets, wood veneer and leather, all of which show their age. On an older Series II, check for cracking on the dashboard top, faded leather and loose veneer. On a newer car, look at the paint finish and the screens.

The air suspension deserves a test drive or a seller video. Listen for a compressor that runs too often, and watch the car sit down overnight, because a slow leak is a typical fault on older cars and costly when the car is in another country.

Brakes and tyres deserve the same scrutiny. Ask for the last service date and photographs of the discs, since a heavy saloon wears both quickly and replacement parts for an older Series II are not cheap.

What sets the price of a Ghost Series II for export

The generation comes first by a wide margin. An older Series II sits near the lower end of the Ghost range, while the 2024 version is priced like a nearly new Rolls-Royce. Anyone comparing listings should sort them by first registration date before looking at cost.

After that, the wheelbase, mileage and service record matter. For an older car, evidence of regular servicing and work on the air suspension and cooling is vital. For a newer car, the warranty position and the option list carry more weight.

Condition decides what is left. Paint, wheels and interior wear can change the figure of two similar cars by a large margin. Shipping costs round out the picture, and a long saloon needs a place on the ship that suits its size.

Colour and trim have their own pull. Ghosts in white, black and silver are the easiest to resell, while unusual combinations suit a narrower set of buyers. Think about who you hope to sell to and choose accordingly.

Gulf-specification and cars built for other markets

Gulf-specification Ghosts are set up for hot weather and have a history with the regional importer, and that record is easy to check. For an older Series II, that history shows whether the cooling system and air suspension were attended to.

A car from another market is possible. Check the VIN to learn where it was first registered, and look at lights, speed units and driver aids. Some digital services on the newer car depend on regional data, so confirm what works in your country before buying.

Ask whether a dealer in the destination country will take the car. Rolls-Royce expects its franchised dealers to service cars first sold elsewhere, but practice varies, and an independent specialist is a useful fallback.

Remember that parts for an older Series II are still supplied by Rolls-Royce, but lead times can be long for body and lighting parts. Ask your dealer for an estimate on common items before you buy.

How to buy a Ghost Series II in Dubai for export, in order

Settle the destination rules first. Find the age limit, the emissions requirement, the steering side and the papers the port will ask for. Write them down and use them as a filter. An older Series II may be at risk with an age cap, and a newer one may hit an emissions rule.

Then pick from verified UAE sellers. OneClickDrive is a car marketplace, so it connects you with sellers and adds no commission. It does not inspect, ship or document the car, and it gives no guarantee. The agreement is with the seller.

Get the registration document, the VIN, service history and photographs. If the car is an older Series II, ask for invoices for the suspension, brakes and cooling. If it is the newer one, ask for the warranty position. Get written confirmation of who will cancel the UAE registration and issue the export papers.

Find a forwarder that ships to your port and check the booking and bill of lading details with them. Hand over a deposit only when there is a written agreement that names the car and the VIN, and pay the balance when you hold the documents.

Age limits, emissions rules and final checks

Age limits can catch the 2014-era car. A Ghost from 2014 or 2015 will be roughly a decade old, which is a typical threshold in some markets. Ask the authority whether it counts from the first registration or the manufacturing date, and what document proves it.

Keep the build plate photograph and any dealer invoice. A late-registered car can be much younger than it looks, and the paperwork should say so.

The V12 engine is big in either generation. Taxes and limits tied to engine size can reach a long way, so check with the destination authority before buying.

All cars sold in the UAE are left-hand drive. If your country only registers right-hand-drive cars, a Series II Ghost cannot be used there.

Ask the seller whether the car is free of finance and fines, whether the VIN matches the papers, whether it has been in an accident, which Series II it is, and what the service record shows. Do not agree to anything until you have the build year in writing.

If the seller cannot say which Series II the car is, move on to a listing that can.

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