Brown paint on the second Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, with real mother-of-pearl inside. This automobile was made for "a patron whose family business has developed from his father's origins in the pearling industry," according to Rolls-Royce.
Boat tail (shape of the car)
Another ultra-exclusive Boat Tail commission from Rolls-Royce has been shown, exhibiting remarkable levels of personalization, luxury, and rarity. Only three Boat Tails are expected to be built, with prior models going to Jay-Z and a wealthy Chinese businessman. Last May, the first Boat Tail was unveiled at the same exclusive event and was rumored to be the world's most expensive new car, with a price tag of £20 million. The owner's family history inspired this second project, which takes a more modest approach with fewer colors and materials.
Interior
Cognac and oyster-colored leather, as well as Royal Walnut veneer, are used throughout the inside. The dashboard has a clock donated by the customer from his wide collection, and the center console has rose gold pinstripes. The "butterfly-design" boot panels are decorated in royal walnut wood with rose-gold plated pinstripes, bringing the rose gold into the car's stunning hospitality suite. The motorized panels swing up and out when actuated, revealing a tableware and silverware set as well as a telescoping umbrella. The rose-gold pin striping on the walnut veneer continues throughout the car's interior, wrapping around the gearbox tunnel.
Exterior
The client offered four pearl shells, according to the luxury automobile producer, as inspiration for the car's golden exterior color. Each Boat Tail has the same basic body shape - a swept back roofless two-door tourer inspired by early twentieth-century racing yachts and custom-bodied Rolls-Royces - but is trimmed and equipped to the owner's preferences. Two centrally located hatches open up the back end of the automobile, revealing an area adorned with walnut trim and a lovely picnic set. The paint color was inspired by a collection of the buyer's favourite pearl shells, and the instrument panel is studded with mother of pearl for a particularly opulent appearance. The 'timepiece' in the center of the dashboard, which came from the buyer's own collection, is another beautiful touch.
Technical details
This Boat Tail, which measures a massive 5.8 meters in length, has no technical differences from the others in the commission. It has a modified aluminum space frame design and the same twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine as the Phantom. The car's technical specifications have not been revealed, but based on the images, it appears to be based on a Rolls-Royce and has four wheels. Seat back pockets are also available, however they are not necessarily standard. The engine is expected to produce the same 536bhp and 900Nm of torque as the Phantom, so expect a 0-62mph pace of roughly 5.3 seconds. With a price tag of roughly £22 million, it's unlikely that kind of spirited driving will ever happen with this Boat Tail.
What other tails might Rolls look to for inspiration now that it has created its final Boat Tail car? Whale tails are done, but there are still cat'o'nine tails, Sonic and Tails, and Shark Tale ready to be made into multi-million pound masterpieces.
