If you have read my reviews – or anyone’s reviews – of modern Rolls-Royce cars, you’ll know that they are considered the finest-built cars in the world. Bring on your Bentleys or Maybachs if you like, but the craftsmanship of Rolls-Royce so far surpasses that of its rivals that it is in another category. Over the years, I have had the privilege of driving every model of these cars and the one that I still want desperately is the Wraith Black Badge. Our Pick of the Day is one of them: a 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge offered by a dealer in Pompano Beach, Florida.
There are many reasons for this. First, I love coupes, especially Grand Touring cars. Second, I truly appreciate fine craftsmanship. The third reason is that I also love performance cars. Somehow, through some trick of physics or Hogwarts magic, the people at Goodwood delivered all this and more in the Wraith.
Like every other R-R model, the Wraith features the finest materials, which are carefully assembled to make it a no-compromises automobile. The Black Badge adds sporting elements such as black chrome trim and a good amount of carbon fiber in the interior to make the Wraith feel sportier and sinister.
Performance is not neglected at all. Somehow, this 5,500-pound car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about four seconds and also handle extremely well without giving the passengers or driver an uncomfortable ride. Like I said, some kind of Hogwarts magic must be the reason because the driving experience flies in the face of physics. To me, the Wraith Black Badge is the ultimate car.
The dealer’s description of this car lacks a lot of details, but what we do know is that the color combination of blue over a white leather interior with light blue accents looks fantastic. Total mileage on the car is said to be 12,094 – in other words, just broken in. This Wraith looks as clean and nice as the one I drove four years ago.
The Wraith Black Badge carried a pretty steep price when new; I would estimate that this example cost well north of $300,000 in 2020. That makes sense to me. When an enthusiast experiences just how good the Wraith Black Badge is, he or she usually understands that crafting a car like this is an expensive proposition. That being said, since this example is pre-owned, the asking price is $289,998. If I win the Powerball or get some incredible inheritance in the next week or so, I am going to buy this car. Of all the modern Rolls-Royce cars, the Wraith Black Badge is the most likely to not only hold its value but appreciate in value.
If you have had a windfall or simply feel like getting me a really nice post-Christmas gift, this 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge would be perfect.
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