This is a beautiful example of a Bespoke Rolls-Royce.
Rolls-Royce was once the leader in coachbuilding, especially when horse-drawn carriages surpassed motor cars in the UK. We haven’t seen a single one-off vehicle from Rolls-Royce since 2017’s stunning Sweptail, which cost $12.8 million. Today, the company announces a return to form through the Rolls-Royce Coachbuilding division. The first project is the Boat Tail that you can see here.
The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail was commissioned by an extremely wealthy client. It draws its inspiration from the ocean. The boat is essentially a racing yacht on wheels that measures 19 feet in length. It has a few nautical touches such as a wraparound windshield, and beautiful two-tone exterior. The hood is a dark blue hue that designers handpainted. It extends to the bumper and is separated by a wooden veneer on the “aftdeck.” While the rest of the body is a baby blue, The wheels are a combination of light and dark blue.
The roof connects to the wooden deck via a removable cloth canopy. It can’t be folded mechanically; the owner’s assistant must remove it manually. However, a temporary tonneau cover is kept in the trunk in case of inclement weather.
The seats and steering wheel are covered in two-tone leather, which matches the exterior. A lacquered wood veneer is used on the dash to replicate the rear deck. Guilloche is a braided texture that can be found on the instrument panel. It is used in fine jewelry and watches construction. The dash has a technical fiber trim that weaves into the brilliant blue finish.
The cabin is also decorated with a variety of accessories. Under the rear deck is a “hosting room” that houses a double champagne refrigerator, which was specifically designed for clients’ preferred vintages. On the opposite side is silver cutlery and matching porcelain plates with platinum edges. A parasol, two cloth stools, and two cocktail tables are available on the rear deck for additional sun-kissed fun.
Rolls-Royce does not provide details about the powertrain but it is safe to assume that the famous 6.7-liter V12 engine lives underneath. The engine generates 563 horsepower (420kilowatts in the Phantom and Cullinan models, and 600hp (447kW) in Black Badge models.
The project took four years. This means that the Boat Tail was built shortly after the Sweptail’s 2017 debut. Torsten Müller-Otvos, CEO, says that the project was born out of a desire for success and to leave a lasting legacy. Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is a landmark moment in both the history of our marque and in contemporary luxury.