On Friday, Rolls-Royce unveiled the second of three Boat Tail convertibles, part of the British ultra-luxury automaker’s return to the car building scene.
The sterns are the product of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild parts, and are being put on public display to demonstrate the capabilities of the division. The three cars were built for a separate customer who approached Rolls after seeing Sweptail once Launched in 2017.
In keeping with the right bodybuilding tradition, each Boat Tail bodywork is handcrafted from aluminum panels. The design is inspired by racing yachts of the early 20th century, according to Rolls. The automaker didn’t provide any technical details, but it’s likely the Boat Tails is based on Rolls’ previous-generation platform and not the aluminum spaceframe used as it is now. ghost, Ghostand Cullinan.
The stern of the Rolls-Royce
According to Rolls. The automaker describes it as “a shimmering blend of pearlescent and soft rose, with large copper and white mica flakes adding a unique pearly quality.”
The distinct color scheme is contrasted by the cognac hood with copper and gold aluminum pieces, and the crystal and ice translucent clear coat. The traditional Pantheon Grille and Spirit of Ecstasy hood trim panels are finished in rose gold.
As with The first stern Coming out in 2021, this car has a rear deck with a matching nautical wood finish. In this case, the customer chose Royal Walnut with rose gold veins. The two halves of the deck open up to reveal what Rolls calls “storage”. It’s basically a crate that holds a fridge, champagne blowers, and other supplies for a roadside picnic.
The stern of the Rolls-Royce
Royal walnut veneer is also used for the interior, including cognac and oyster leather, rose gold, and pearl accents. A mother-of-pearl inlaid watch from a client’s collection is mounted on the dashboard.
The second Rolls-Royce Boat Tail will be officially unveiled at the 2022 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, scheduled for May 21. That’s about a year after the first Boat Tail was unveiled. father, so we will probably see the third and final example of land yachts in a year’s time.
A gentleman wouldn’t ask the price of a Boat Tail, and a Rolls-Royce wouldn’t. However, it is speculated that the first of the three will cost upwards of $14.5 million. Obviously, the pear industry is quite lucrative.
