The car scrapping phenomenon has commenced in India relatively recently
In a rather shocking chain of events, the first Rolls Royce Phantom is being scrapped in India. We know that car scrapping has been quite common in many international markets for decades. However, this method to dispose of old vehicles started in India in 2021 as a part of the Vehicle Scrappage Policy. The main reason for this occurrence is to utilize the remaining parts of a car, which has reached the end of its life. Instead of polluting to environment by letting these cars rot on the side of the roads, scrapping them ensures a proper disposal method.
India’s First Rolls Royce Phantom To Be Scrapped
I came across the details of this latest case courtesy of x_x_c65656 on Instagram. This handle uploads content around scrapping old vehicles. However, people really get drawn towards watching the luxury cars being reduced to pieces. On this occasion, we witness a 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom just before being shredded into pieces. Digging a bit deeper, it was found that this Phantom is being scrapped because of some tax evasion reasons for being an import. In rare cases, the authorities or owners often scrap the car if there are legal issues.
The car shop is offering to sell the parts from this car, which can be used by someone. We know that while the whole car will be destroyed, at least the parts which have mechanical life and application can be retained. That is exactly what this car shop does. In any case, I feel it is a shame that a car which has been engineered so well to last many decades is being scrapped for strange reasons. Also, we don’t see such an expensive vehicle being demolished all that often. No wonder this reel is going viral on the internet.
My View
Car scrapping is an eco-friendly method to get rid of ageing vehicles in a responsible manner. To encourage old car owners to give their automobiles for scrap after their lifetime, the government provides incentives, like discounts while purchasing new cars. Hence, a win-win situation is created for all stakeholders to ensure that this environmentally-conscious decision is taken by the owners, regardless of how deep a bond they share with their cars.
Editor’s Note
Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor
As someone who’s tracked India’s evolving automotive landscape for over 15 years, I find the scrapping of a Rolls-Royce Phantom symbolic of a maturing market. It shows how India’s Vehicle Scrappage Policy is beginning to reshape attitudes, even toward luxury vehicles once seen as timeless. While it’s unfortunate to see such engineering excellence meet the shredder, this shift reflects a necessary alignment with cleaner, more regulated mobility practices. It’s a sign that India’s auto ecosystem is finally prioritizing sustainability over sentiment.
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