--- title: "Lincoln Aviator Turned Rolls-Royce Is Ballin’ on a Budget Gone Wrong" description: "This 2005 Lincoln Aviator wears the face of a 2019 Rolls-Royce Ghost and is currently for sale in Virginia." date: "2023-09-17" modified: "2023-09-17" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/lincoln-aviator-turned-rolls-royce-is-ballin-on-a-budget-gone-wrong" categories: - "Lincoln News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "aviator" - "Lincoln" - "suv/crossover" --- # Lincoln Aviator Turned Rolls-Royce Is Ballin’ on a Budget Gone Wrong ![]() Do you want a Rolls-Royce but don't have a quarter of a million dollars to buy a new one? Then you're in luck. I present to you this [Lincoln Aviator](), being sold in Virginia on[ Facebook Marketplace](), that looks like a Rolls ... if you've never actually seen a Rolls and squint at it without your contacts in. According to the listing, this 2005 Lincoln Aviator was modified to fit the front grille and headlights from a 2019 Rolls-Royce [Ghost](). It has Rolls-Royce badges on the grille, tailgate, wheel caps, and steering wheel. Though, I have a sneaking suspicion that it's just a Rolls-Royce kit car front fascia. ![]() **Facebook Marketplace** ![]() **Facebook Marketplace** But wait, it has an additional feature that neither the Aviator nor any[ Rolls-Royce]() ever had—gullwing doors. The front doors open normally but the rear doors are on gullwing hinges, like a Mercedes SLS AMG. I shutter to think of the future roof leaks. Inside, black and yellow seat covers, with red stitching, hide the Lincoln-grade cowhide and the headliner was changed to black. Nothing else was changed, though, and it's still a standard Aviator inside. The steering wheel cover, with its faux wood, hides ripped leather underneath, so I can only assume that the seat covers do the same. ![]() **Facebook Marketplace** ![]() **Facebook Marketplace** It must be said that the fitment of this build is pretty bad. The hood is clearly misaligned with the front fascia and, in one of the photos, you can see that the Rolls-Royce badge isn't centered with the Spirit of Ecstasy. ![]() **Facebook Marketplace** This Lincoln-Royce has 220,000 miles on it but the seller claims that both its engine and transmission were rebuilt and that its brakes and paint are new. So it has that going for it, I guess. A brand-new Rolls-Royce [Cullinan ]()will set you back at least $350,000. If you want to save a few bucks, a used one is still at least $250,000. The asking price for this budget baller? $21,000. A quick *Facebook Marketplace* search shows at least two dozen Aviators in similar or better condition, within 100 miles of me, for under $5,000. But maybe this Rolls-Royce Halloween mask quadruples the Aviator's value. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()