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Rolls-Royce – Next chapter of its Boat Tail

Rolls-Royce – Next chapter of its Boat Tail

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars tiene el honor de presentar el próximo capítulo de su encargo de construcción de carrocerías Boat Tail, uno de los tres que se han fabricado y se fabricarán.
  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presentará el próximo Boat Tail fabricado en carrocería
  • Presentación pública mundial en Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este el 21 de mayo de 2022
  • Boat Tail representa la cúspide de las capacidades de construcción de carrocerías de la marca.
  • Creado por un cliente en homenaje a su padre y herencia familiar.
  • Acabado exterior único y detalles interiores inspirados en la madreperla
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“Coachbuild eleva nuestro trabajo como House of Luxury a un nuevo espacio; es la alta costura de nuestra industria. Para el cliente encargado, ofrece lo último en individualidad, autoexpresión y servicio personalizado. Mucho más que un hermoso automóvil, una creación hecha en carrocería se convierte en un legado que encarna algo extraordinariamente personal y emocionalmente resonante para cada cliente. Para nuestros diseñadores, Coachbuild también proporciona una libertad creativa sin igual; oportunidades para llevar el diseño, los materiales, la ingeniería y la artesanía a los niveles más altos. Para Rolls-Royce como marca, es tanto un regreso a nuestras raíces como una revolución contemporánea, en la que convertimos lo imposible en la fabricación automotriz convencional en una realidad asombrosa”.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Director Ejecutivo, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Cada encargo de Rolls-Royce Coachbuild es, por supuesto, increíblemente especial; pero en este caso, había una profundidad de sentimiento adicional. Crear un automóvil en honor del padre y la historia familiar de un cliente venerado es un privilegio extraordinario; una responsabilidad que nos tomamos muy a pecho. La conexión profundamente arraigada del patrocinador encargado con Boat Tail es una inspiración: el resultado supera con creces un medio de transporte para convertirse, literalmente, en una obra de arte en movimiento”.
Alex Innes, jefe de diseño de carrocerías, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars tiene el honor de presentar el próximo capítulo de su encargo de construcción de carrocerías Boat Tail, uno de los tres que se han fabricado y se fabricarán.

La esencia de Rolls-Royce Coachbuild es que cada encargo cuenta una historia completamente única y personal para su propietario, que refleja su propia historia, gustos y sensibilidades. Con esto en mente, Boat Tail, presentado en Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este 2022, a orillas del lago Como en el norte de Italia, es una obra maestra de moderación, sofisticación, elegancia y atención al detalle.

Boat Tail está completamente construido a mano, con los paneles de la carrocería formados a partir de grandes láminas de aluminio para crear el contorno distintivo inspirado en los yates de carreras de principios del siglo  XX. En todos los aspectos, este notable automóvil es completamente único.

Fue encargado por un mecenas cuyo negocio familiar ha crecido desde los orígenes de su padre en la industria de la perla. El cliente, que ha viajado mucho, tiene una educación internacional y tiene gustos e influencias cosmopolitas, es un mecenas establecido de las artes que, además, posee una importante colección de autos clásicos y modernos, que se encuentra en un museo privado dedicado.

Un nivel de sofisticación, obtenido del amplio conocimiento del lujo del cliente, es claramente visible en este codiciado  objeto de arte . La estética general del diseño es restringida; un estudio en materiales cuidadosamente considerados y detalles precisos que juntos crean un homenaje muy personal y emocionalmente resonante al padre del cliente.

Al comienzo del proceso de puesta en marcha, el cliente presentó a los diseñadores de carrocerías de Rolls-Royce una selección de cuatro conchas de perlas, elegidas personalmente de su colección privada por su color y complejidad únicos. Las carcasas sirvieron de inspiración para el color exterior, que es uno de los acabados Bespoke más complejos jamás creados por Rolls-Royce.

La base del color es una combinación brillante de ostra y rosa suave, con grandes copos de mica blanca y bronce que agregan una cualidad nacarada única que cambia sutilmente bajo diferentes condiciones de luz. El capó de color coñac en contraste, creado específicamente para este Boat Tail, contiene finas escamas de mica de aluminio de color bronce y dorado completadas con una capa de cristal y una capa transparente mate helada, que agrega calidez y profundidad significativas a la apariencia del automóvil. Los umbrales inferiores de fibra técnica de Boat Tail incorporan un hilo tejido en oro rosa.

La cubierta trasera, que alberga la exclusiva suite de alojamiento con “diseño de mariposa” de Boat Tail, está envuelta en chapa de nogal real, con incrustaciones de rayas chapadas en oro rosa con un acabado cepillado satinado para garantizar una apariencia sensible y sofisticada. El Royal Walnut fue seleccionado específicamente por el cliente por sus hermosas propiedades a medida que madura con el tiempo, un material que gradualmente hará la transición a las propiedades tonales del color coñac. Desde arriba, se observa un equilibrio armonioso y un efecto satinado del capó helado y la parte trasera de madera táctil, en contraste con las perspectivas frontal y lateral de alto brillo.


Desde el frente, la Pantheon Grille, fresada a partir de una sola pieza sólida de aluminio, está adornada con un Spirit of Ecstasy modelado en oro rosa.

El interior es una combinación bellamente curada de pieles de color coñac y ostra perfectamente combinadas y chapa de nogal real, con detalles en oro rosa y nácar en todas partes. Los cueros, completos con un acabado nacarado, acentúan las superficies y formas de los asientos y el diseño interior de Boat Tail. El túnel de transmisión está formado por chapa de nogal real con rayas de oro rosa, dibujando una referencia visual directa a la cubierta trasera y agregando una calidez resplandeciente al interior de Boat Tail.

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La pieza central del salpicadero es un reloj realizado en nácar, elegido y suministrado por el cliente de su propia colección; cuya fascia es pura y minimalista en su apariencia para no desmerecer el material precioso. La misma sustancia preciada adorna los interruptores de control y los diales de los instrumentos, creando una fuerte conexión visual y material entre el automóvil, el propietario y su herencia familiar.

Alex Innes, Jefe de Diseño de Construcción de Carrocerías, dijo: “Boat Tail es un cambio radical en el ingenio y la libertad creativa. Construir un automóvil a mano ofrece un nuevo ámbito de exploración y posibilidad: podemos lograr cosas y resolver desafíos que los métodos industrializados normales prohibirían. Esta es la historia de dos mundos: un automóvil moderno de diseño contemporáneo, posible gracias a técnicas históricas y artesanía tradicional. Es verdaderamente, único en su tipo”.

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Rolls-Royce – Next chapter of its Boat Tail

BOAT TAIL: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.
  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to present next coachbuilt Boat Tail
  • Global public unveiling at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este on 21 May 2022
  • Boat Tail represents the apex of the marque’s coachbuilding capabilities
  • Created by a client in homage to his father and family heritage
  • Unique exterior finish and interior detailing inspired by mother-of-pearl
boat-tail-the-next-c

boat-tail-the-next-c

“Coachbuild elevates our work as a House of Luxury into a new space; it is the haute couture of our industry. For the commissioning patron it offers the ultimate in individuality, self-expression and Bespoke service. Far more than just a beautiful motor car, a coachbuilt creation becomes a legacy that embodies something extraordinarily personal and emotionally resonant for each client. For our designers, too, Coachbuild provides unparalleled creative freedom; opportunities to take design, materials, engineering and craftsmanship to the very highest levels. For Rolls-Royce as a marque, it is both a return to our roots and a contemporary revolution, in which we deliver the impossible in conventional automotive manufacturing into a stunning reality.”
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Every Rolls-Royce Coachbuild commission is, of course, incredibly special; but in this case, there was an additional depth of feeling. Creating a motor car in honour of a revered client’s father and family history is an extraordinary privilege; a responsibility that we took very much to heart. The commissioning patron’s deep-rooted connection to Boat Tail is an inspiration – the result far exceeds a means of conveyance to become, quite literally, a moving work of art.”
Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.

The essence of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is that each commission tells a story entirely unique and personal to its owner, reflecting their own history, tastes and sensibilities. With this in mind, Boat Tail, revealed at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este 2022, on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, is a masterwork of restraint, sophistication, elegance and attention to detail.

Boat Tail is entirely hand-built, with the body panels fashioned from vast, single sheets of aluminium to create the distinctive outline inspired by the racing yachts of the early 20th century. In every respect, this remarkable motor car is entirely unique.

It was commissioned by a patron whose family business has grown from his father’s origins in the pearling industry. Widely travelled, internationally educated and cosmopolitan in his tastes and influences, the client is an established patron of the arts, who additionally owns a sizeable collection of classic and modern cars, housed in a dedicated private museum.

A level of sophistication, garnered from the client’s extensive knowledge of luxury, is clearly visible in this coveted objet d’art. The overall design aesthetic is restrained; a study in carefully considered materials and precise details that together create a highly personal and emotionally resonant homage to the client’s father.

At the onset of the commissioning process, the client presented Rolls-Royce Coachbuild Designers with a selection of four pearl shells, personally chosen from his private collection for their unique colour and complexity. The shells provided inspiration for the exterior colour, which is one of the most complex Bespoke finishes ever created by Rolls-Royce.

The foundation of the colour is a shimmering blend of oyster and soft rose, with large white and bronze mica flakes adding a unique pearlescent quality that changes subtly under different light conditions. The contrasting cognac-coloured bonnet, created specifically for this Boat Tail, contains fine bronze and gold coloured aluminium mica flakes complete with a layer of crystal and iced matt clear coat, adding significant warmth and depth to the car’s appearance. The technical fibre lower sills of Boat Tail incorporate a rose gold woven thread.

The rear deck, which houses Boat Tail’s unique ‘butterfly-design’ hosting suite, is swathed in Royal Walnut veneer, inlaid with rose gold-plated pinstripes with a satin-brushed finish to ensure a sensitive and sophisticated appearance. The Royal Walnut was specifically selected by the client for its beautiful properties as it matures over time, a material that will gradually transition to the tonal properties of the cognac colour. From above, one observes a harmonious balance and satin effect of the iced bonnet and tactile wooden rear deck, in contrast with the high-gloss front and side perspectives.


From the front, the Pantheon Grille, milled from a single, solid billet of aluminium, is graced with a Spirit of Ecstasy fashioned in rose gold.

The interior is a beautifully curated combination of perfectly matched cognac and oyster-coloured leathers and Royal Walnut veneer, with rose gold and mother-of-pearl accents throughout. The leathers, complete with a pearlescent finish, accentuate the surfaces and forms of Boat Tail’s seats and interior design. The transmission tunnel is formed from Royal Walnut veneer with rose gold pinstripes, drawing a direct visual reference to the rear deck and adding a glowing warmth to Boat Tail’s interior.

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boat-tail-the-next-c

The centrepiece of the dashboard is a timepiece made from mother-of-pearl, chosen and supplied by the client from his own collection; the fascia of which is pure and minimal in its appearance so as not to detract from the precious material. The same prised substance graces the control switches and instrument dials, creating a strong visual and material connection between the car, the owner, and his family heritage.

Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, said, “Boat Tail is a step-change in ingenuity and creative liberty. Building a motor car by hand offers a new realm of exploration and possibility: we can accomplish things and resolve challenges that normal industrialised methods would prohibit. This is the tale of two worlds: a modern motor car of contemporary design, made possible by historical techniques and time-honoured craft. It is truly, one-of-a-kind.”

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Rolls-Royce – Next chapter of its Boat Tail

BOAT TAIL: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.
  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to present next coachbuilt Boat Tail
  • Global public unveiling at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este on 21 May 2022
  • Boat Tail represents the apex of the marque’s coachbuilding capabilities
  • Created by a client in homage to his father and family heritage
  • Unique exterior finish and interior detailing inspired by mother-of-pearl
boat-tail-the-next-c

boat-tail-the-next-c

“Coachbuild elevates our work as a House of Luxury into a new space; it is the haute couture of our industry. For the commissioning patron it offers the ultimate in individuality, self-expression and Bespoke service. Far more than just a beautiful motor car, a coachbuilt creation becomes a legacy that embodies something extraordinarily personal and emotionally resonant for each client. For our designers, too, Coachbuild provides unparalleled creative freedom; opportunities to take design, materials, engineering and craftsmanship to the very highest levels. For Rolls-Royce as a marque, it is both a return to our roots and a contemporary revolution, in which we deliver the impossible in conventional automotive manufacturing into a stunning reality.”
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Every Rolls-Royce Coachbuild commission is, of course, incredibly special; but in this case, there was an additional depth of feeling. Creating a motor car in honour of a revered client’s father and family history is an extraordinary privilege; a responsibility that we took very much to heart. The commissioning patron’s deep-rooted connection to Boat Tail is an inspiration – the result far exceeds a means of conveyance to become, quite literally, a moving work of art.”
Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.

The essence of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is that each commission tells a story entirely unique and personal to its owner, reflecting their own history, tastes and sensibilities. With this in mind, Boat Tail, revealed at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este 2022, on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, is a masterwork of restraint, sophistication, elegance and attention to detail.

Boat Tail is entirely hand-built, with the body panels fashioned from vast, single sheets of aluminium to create the distinctive outline inspired by the racing yachts of the early 20th century. In every respect, this remarkable motor car is entirely unique.

It was commissioned by a patron whose family business has grown from his father’s origins in the pearling industry. Widely travelled, internationally educated and cosmopolitan in his tastes and influences, the client is an established patron of the arts, who additionally owns a sizeable collection of classic and modern cars, housed in a dedicated private museum.

A level of sophistication, garnered from the client’s extensive knowledge of luxury, is clearly visible in this coveted objet d’art. The overall design aesthetic is restrained; a study in carefully considered materials and precise details that together create a highly personal and emotionally resonant homage to the client’s father.

At the onset of the commissioning process, the client presented Rolls-Royce Coachbuild Designers with a selection of four pearl shells, personally chosen from his private collection for their unique colour and complexity. The shells provided inspiration for the exterior colour, which is one of the most complex Bespoke finishes ever created by Rolls-Royce.

The foundation of the colour is a shimmering blend of oyster and soft rose, with large white and bronze mica flakes adding a unique pearlescent quality that changes subtly under different light conditions. The contrasting cognac-coloured bonnet, created specifically for this Boat Tail, contains fine bronze and gold coloured aluminium mica flakes complete with a layer of crystal and iced matt clear coat, adding significant warmth and depth to the car’s appearance. The technical fibre lower sills of Boat Tail incorporate a rose gold woven thread.

The rear deck, which houses Boat Tail’s unique ‘butterfly-design’ hosting suite, is swathed in Royal Walnut veneer, inlaid with rose gold-plated pinstripes with a satin-brushed finish to ensure a sensitive and sophisticated appearance. The Royal Walnut was specifically selected by the client for its beautiful properties as it matures over time, a material that will gradually transition to the tonal properties of the cognac colour. From above, one observes a harmonious balance and satin effect of the iced bonnet and tactile wooden rear deck, in contrast with the high-gloss front and side perspectives.


From the front, the Pantheon Grille, milled from a single, solid billet of aluminium, is graced with a Spirit of Ecstasy fashioned in rose gold.

The interior is a beautifully curated combination of perfectly matched cognac and oyster-coloured leathers and Royal Walnut veneer, with rose gold and mother-of-pearl accents throughout. The leathers, complete with a pearlescent finish, accentuate the surfaces and forms of Boat Tail’s seats and interior design. The transmission tunnel is formed from Royal Walnut veneer with rose gold pinstripes, drawing a direct visual reference to the rear deck and adding a glowing warmth to Boat Tail’s interior.

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boat-tail-the-next-c

The centrepiece of the dashboard is a timepiece made from mother-of-pearl, chosen and supplied by the client from his own collection; the fascia of which is pure and minimal in its appearance so as not to detract from the precious material. The same prised substance graces the control switches and instrument dials, creating a strong visual and material connection between the car, the owner, and his family heritage.

Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, said, “Boat Tail is a step-change in ingenuity and creative liberty. Building a motor car by hand offers a new realm of exploration and possibility: we can accomplish things and resolve challenges that normal industrialised methods would prohibit. This is the tale of two worlds: a modern motor car of contemporary design, made possible by historical techniques and time-honoured craft. It is truly, one-of-a-kind.”

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Rolls-Royce – Next chapter of its Boat Tail

BOAT TAIL: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.
  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to present next coachbuilt Boat Tail
  • Global public unveiling at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este on 21 May 2022
  • Boat Tail represents the apex of the marque’s coachbuilding capabilities
  • Created by a client in homage to his father and family heritage
  • Unique exterior finish and interior detailing inspired by mother-of-pearl
boat-tail-the-next-c

boat-tail-the-next-c

“Coachbuild elevates our work as a House of Luxury into a new space; it is the haute couture of our industry. For the commissioning patron it offers the ultimate in individuality, self-expression and Bespoke service. Far more than just a beautiful motor car, a coachbuilt creation becomes a legacy that embodies something extraordinarily personal and emotionally resonant for each client. For our designers, too, Coachbuild provides unparalleled creative freedom; opportunities to take design, materials, engineering and craftsmanship to the very highest levels. For Rolls-Royce as a marque, it is both a return to our roots and a contemporary revolution, in which we deliver the impossible in conventional automotive manufacturing into a stunning reality.”
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Every Rolls-Royce Coachbuild commission is, of course, incredibly special; but in this case, there was an additional depth of feeling. Creating a motor car in honour of a revered client’s father and family history is an extraordinary privilege; a responsibility that we took very much to heart. The commissioning patron’s deep-rooted connection to Boat Tail is an inspiration – the result far exceeds a means of conveyance to become, quite literally, a moving work of art.”
Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.

The essence of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is that each commission tells a story entirely unique and personal to its owner, reflecting their own history, tastes and sensibilities. With this in mind, Boat Tail, revealed at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este 2022, on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, is a masterwork of restraint, sophistication, elegance and attention to detail.

Boat Tail is entirely hand-built, with the body panels fashioned from vast, single sheets of aluminium to create the distinctive outline inspired by the racing yachts of the early 20th century. In every respect, this remarkable motor car is entirely unique.

It was commissioned by a patron whose family business has grown from his father’s origins in the pearling industry. Widely travelled, internationally educated and cosmopolitan in his tastes and influences, the client is an established patron of the arts, who additionally owns a sizeable collection of classic and modern cars, housed in a dedicated private museum.

A level of sophistication, garnered from the client’s extensive knowledge of luxury, is clearly visible in this coveted objet d’art. The overall design aesthetic is restrained; a study in carefully considered materials and precise details that together create a highly personal and emotionally resonant homage to the client’s father.

At the onset of the commissioning process, the client presented Rolls-Royce Coachbuild Designers with a selection of four pearl shells, personally chosen from his private collection for their unique colour and complexity. The shells provided inspiration for the exterior colour, which is one of the most complex Bespoke finishes ever created by Rolls-Royce.

The foundation of the colour is a shimmering blend of oyster and soft rose, with large white and bronze mica flakes adding a unique pearlescent quality that changes subtly under different light conditions. The contrasting cognac-coloured bonnet, created specifically for this Boat Tail, contains fine bronze and gold coloured aluminium mica flakes complete with a layer of crystal and iced matt clear coat, adding significant warmth and depth to the car’s appearance. The technical fibre lower sills of Boat Tail incorporate a rose gold woven thread.

The rear deck, which houses Boat Tail’s unique ‘butterfly-design’ hosting suite, is swathed in Royal Walnut veneer, inlaid with rose gold-plated pinstripes with a satin-brushed finish to ensure a sensitive and sophisticated appearance. The Royal Walnut was specifically selected by the client for its beautiful properties as it matures over time, a material that will gradually transition to the tonal properties of the cognac colour. From above, one observes a harmonious balance and satin effect of the iced bonnet and tactile wooden rear deck, in contrast with the high-gloss front and side perspectives.


From the front, the Pantheon Grille, milled from a single, solid billet of aluminium, is graced with a Spirit of Ecstasy fashioned in rose gold.

The interior is a beautifully curated combination of perfectly matched cognac and oyster-coloured leathers and Royal Walnut veneer, with rose gold and mother-of-pearl accents throughout. The leathers, complete with a pearlescent finish, accentuate the surfaces and forms of Boat Tail’s seats and interior design. The transmission tunnel is formed from Royal Walnut veneer with rose gold pinstripes, drawing a direct visual reference to the rear deck and adding a glowing warmth to Boat Tail’s interior.

boat-tail-the-next-c

boat-tail-the-next-c

The centrepiece of the dashboard is a timepiece made from mother-of-pearl, chosen and supplied by the client from his own collection; the fascia of which is pure and minimal in its appearance so as not to detract from the precious material. The same prised substance graces the control switches and instrument dials, creating a strong visual and material connection between the car, the owner, and his family heritage.

Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, said, “Boat Tail is a step-change in ingenuity and creative liberty. Building a motor car by hand offers a new realm of exploration and possibility: we can accomplish things and resolve challenges that normal industrialised methods would prohibit. This is the tale of two worlds: a modern motor car of contemporary design, made possible by historical techniques and time-honoured craft. It is truly, one-of-a-kind.”

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Rolls-Royce – Next chapter of its Boat Tail

BOAT TAIL: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.
  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to present next coachbuilt Boat Tail
  • Global public unveiling at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este on 21 May 2022
  • Boat Tail represents the apex of the marque’s coachbuilding capabilities
  • Created by a client in homage to his father and family heritage
  • Unique exterior finish and interior detailing inspired by mother-of-pearl
boat-tail-the-next-c

boat-tail-the-next-c

“Coachbuild elevates our work as a House of Luxury into a new space; it is the haute couture of our industry. For the commissioning patron it offers the ultimate in individuality, self-expression and Bespoke service. Far more than just a beautiful motor car, a coachbuilt creation becomes a legacy that embodies something extraordinarily personal and emotionally resonant for each client. For our designers, too, Coachbuild provides unparalleled creative freedom; opportunities to take design, materials, engineering and craftsmanship to the very highest levels. For Rolls-Royce as a marque, it is both a return to our roots and a contemporary revolution, in which we deliver the impossible in conventional automotive manufacturing into a stunning reality.”
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Every Rolls-Royce Coachbuild commission is, of course, incredibly special; but in this case, there was an additional depth of feeling. Creating a motor car in honour of a revered client’s father and family history is an extraordinary privilege; a responsibility that we took very much to heart. The commissioning patron’s deep-rooted connection to Boat Tail is an inspiration – the result far exceeds a means of conveyance to become, quite literally, a moving work of art.”
Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.

The essence of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is that each commission tells a story entirely unique and personal to its owner, reflecting their own history, tastes and sensibilities. With this in mind, Boat Tail, revealed at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este 2022, on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, is a masterwork of restraint, sophistication, elegance and attention to detail.

Boat Tail is entirely hand-built, with the body panels fashioned from vast, single sheets of aluminium to create the distinctive outline inspired by the racing yachts of the early 20th century. In every respect, this remarkable motor car is entirely unique.

It was commissioned by a patron whose family business has grown from his father’s origins in the pearling industry. Widely travelled, internationally educated and cosmopolitan in his tastes and influences, the client is an established patron of the arts, who additionally owns a sizeable collection of classic and modern cars, housed in a dedicated private museum.

A level of sophistication, garnered from the client’s extensive knowledge of luxury, is clearly visible in this coveted objet d’art. The overall design aesthetic is restrained; a study in carefully considered materials and precise details that together create a highly personal and emotionally resonant homage to the client’s father.

At the onset of the commissioning process, the client presented Rolls-Royce Coachbuild Designers with a selection of four pearl shells, personally chosen from his private collection for their unique colour and complexity. The shells provided inspiration for the exterior colour, which is one of the most complex Bespoke finishes ever created by Rolls-Royce.

The foundation of the colour is a shimmering blend of oyster and soft rose, with large white and bronze mica flakes adding a unique pearlescent quality that changes subtly under different light conditions. The contrasting cognac-coloured bonnet, created specifically for this Boat Tail, contains fine bronze and gold coloured aluminium mica flakes complete with a layer of crystal and iced matt clear coat, adding significant warmth and depth to the car’s appearance. The technical fibre lower sills of Boat Tail incorporate a rose gold woven thread.

The rear deck, which houses Boat Tail’s unique ‘butterfly-design’ hosting suite, is swathed in Royal Walnut veneer, inlaid with rose gold-plated pinstripes with a satin-brushed finish to ensure a sensitive and sophisticated appearance. The Royal Walnut was specifically selected by the client for its beautiful properties as it matures over time, a material that will gradually transition to the tonal properties of the cognac colour. From above, one observes a harmonious balance and satin effect of the iced bonnet and tactile wooden rear deck, in contrast with the high-gloss front and side perspectives.


From the front, the Pantheon Grille, milled from a single, solid billet of aluminium, is graced with a Spirit of Ecstasy fashioned in rose gold.

The interior is a beautifully curated combination of perfectly matched cognac and oyster-coloured leathers and Royal Walnut veneer, with rose gold and mother-of-pearl accents throughout. The leathers, complete with a pearlescent finish, accentuate the surfaces and forms of Boat Tail’s seats and interior design. The transmission tunnel is formed from Royal Walnut veneer with rose gold pinstripes, drawing a direct visual reference to the rear deck and adding a glowing warmth to Boat Tail’s interior.

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The centrepiece of the dashboard is a timepiece made from mother-of-pearl, chosen and supplied by the client from his own collection; the fascia of which is pure and minimal in its appearance so as not to detract from the precious material. The same prised substance graces the control switches and instrument dials, creating a strong visual and material connection between the car, the owner, and his family heritage.

Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, said, “Boat Tail is a step-change in ingenuity and creative liberty. Building a motor car by hand offers a new realm of exploration and possibility: we can accomplish things and resolve challenges that normal industrialised methods would prohibit. This is the tale of two worlds: a modern motor car of contemporary design, made possible by historical techniques and time-honoured craft. It is truly, one-of-a-kind.”

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Rolls-Royce – Next chapter of its Boat Tail

BOAT TAIL: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.
  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to present next coachbuilt Boat Tail
  • Global public unveiling at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este on 21 May 2022
  • Boat Tail represents the apex of the marque’s coachbuilding capabilities
  • Created by a client in homage to his father and family heritage
  • Unique exterior finish and interior detailing inspired by mother-of-pearl
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“Coachbuild elevates our work as a House of Luxury into a new space; it is the haute couture of our industry. For the commissioning patron it offers the ultimate in individuality, self-expression and Bespoke service. Far more than just a beautiful motor car, a coachbuilt creation becomes a legacy that embodies something extraordinarily personal and emotionally resonant for each client. For our designers, too, Coachbuild provides unparalleled creative freedom; opportunities to take design, materials, engineering and craftsmanship to the very highest levels. For Rolls-Royce as a marque, it is both a return to our roots and a contemporary revolution, in which we deliver the impossible in conventional automotive manufacturing into a stunning reality.”
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Every Rolls-Royce Coachbuild commission is, of course, incredibly special; but in this case, there was an additional depth of feeling. Creating a motor car in honour of a revered client’s father and family history is an extraordinary privilege; a responsibility that we took very much to heart. The commissioning patron’s deep-rooted connection to Boat Tail is an inspiration – the result far exceeds a means of conveyance to become, quite literally, a moving work of art.”
Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.

The essence of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is that each commission tells a story entirely unique and personal to its owner, reflecting their own history, tastes and sensibilities. With this in mind, Boat Tail, revealed at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este 2022, on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, is a masterwork of restraint, sophistication, elegance and attention to detail.

Boat Tail is entirely hand-built, with the body panels fashioned from vast, single sheets of aluminium to create the distinctive outline inspired by the racing yachts of the early 20th century. In every respect, this remarkable motor car is entirely unique.

It was commissioned by a patron whose family business has grown from his father’s origins in the pearling industry. Widely travelled, internationally educated and cosmopolitan in his tastes and influences, the client is an established patron of the arts, who additionally owns a sizeable collection of classic and modern cars, housed in a dedicated private museum.

A level of sophistication, garnered from the client’s extensive knowledge of luxury, is clearly visible in this coveted objet d’art. The overall design aesthetic is restrained; a study in carefully considered materials and precise details that together create a highly personal and emotionally resonant homage to the client’s father.

At the onset of the commissioning process, the client presented Rolls-Royce Coachbuild Designers with a selection of four pearl shells, personally chosen from his private collection for their unique colour and complexity. The shells provided inspiration for the exterior colour, which is one of the most complex Bespoke finishes ever created by Rolls-Royce.

The foundation of the colour is a shimmering blend of oyster and soft rose, with large white and bronze mica flakes adding a unique pearlescent quality that changes subtly under different light conditions. The contrasting cognac-coloured bonnet, created specifically for this Boat Tail, contains fine bronze and gold coloured aluminium mica flakes complete with a layer of crystal and iced matt clear coat, adding significant warmth and depth to the car’s appearance. The technical fibre lower sills of Boat Tail incorporate a rose gold woven thread.

The rear deck, which houses Boat Tail’s unique ‘butterfly-design’ hosting suite, is swathed in Royal Walnut veneer, inlaid with rose gold-plated pinstripes with a satin-brushed finish to ensure a sensitive and sophisticated appearance. The Royal Walnut was specifically selected by the client for its beautiful properties as it matures over time, a material that will gradually transition to the tonal properties of the cognac colour. From above, one observes a harmonious balance and satin effect of the iced bonnet and tactile wooden rear deck, in contrast with the high-gloss front and side perspectives.


From the front, the Pantheon Grille, milled from a single, solid billet of aluminium, is graced with a Spirit of Ecstasy fashioned in rose gold.

The interior is a beautifully curated combination of perfectly matched cognac and oyster-coloured leathers and Royal Walnut veneer, with rose gold and mother-of-pearl accents throughout. The leathers, complete with a pearlescent finish, accentuate the surfaces and forms of Boat Tail’s seats and interior design. The transmission tunnel is formed from Royal Walnut veneer with rose gold pinstripes, drawing a direct visual reference to the rear deck and adding a glowing warmth to Boat Tail’s interior.

boat-tail-the-next-c

boat-tail-the-next-c

The centrepiece of the dashboard is a timepiece made from mother-of-pearl, chosen and supplied by the client from his own collection; the fascia of which is pure and minimal in its appearance so as not to detract from the precious material. The same prised substance graces the control switches and instrument dials, creating a strong visual and material connection between the car, the owner, and his family heritage.

Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, said, “Boat Tail is a step-change in ingenuity and creative liberty. Building a motor car by hand offers a new realm of exploration and possibility: we can accomplish things and resolve challenges that normal industrialised methods would prohibit. This is the tale of two worlds: a modern motor car of contemporary design, made possible by historical techniques and time-honoured craft. It is truly, one-of-a-kind.”

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Rolls-Royce – Next chapter of its Boat Tail

BOAT TAIL: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.
  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to present next coachbuilt Boat Tail
  • Global public unveiling at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este on 21 May 2022
  • Boat Tail represents the apex of the marque’s coachbuilding capabilities
  • Created by a client in homage to his father and family heritage
  • Unique exterior finish and interior detailing inspired by mother-of-pearl
boat-tail-the-next-c

boat-tail-the-next-c

“Coachbuild elevates our work as a House of Luxury into a new space; it is the haute couture of our industry. For the commissioning patron it offers the ultimate in individuality, self-expression and Bespoke service. Far more than just a beautiful motor car, a coachbuilt creation becomes a legacy that embodies something extraordinarily personal and emotionally resonant for each client. For our designers, too, Coachbuild provides unparalleled creative freedom; opportunities to take design, materials, engineering and craftsmanship to the very highest levels. For Rolls-Royce as a marque, it is both a return to our roots and a contemporary revolution, in which we deliver the impossible in conventional automotive manufacturing into a stunning reality.”
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Every Rolls-Royce Coachbuild commission is, of course, incredibly special; but in this case, there was an additional depth of feeling. Creating a motor car in honour of a revered client’s father and family history is an extraordinary privilege; a responsibility that we took very much to heart. The commissioning patron’s deep-rooted connection to Boat Tail is an inspiration – the result far exceeds a means of conveyance to become, quite literally, a moving work of art.”
Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is honoured to present the next chapter of its Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of just three that have been, and ever will be made.

The essence of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is that each commission tells a story entirely unique and personal to its owner, reflecting their own history, tastes and sensibilities. With this in mind, Boat Tail, revealed at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este 2022, on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, is a masterwork of restraint, sophistication, elegance and attention to detail.

Boat Tail is entirely hand-built, with the body panels fashioned from vast, single sheets of aluminium to create the distinctive outline inspired by the racing yachts of the early 20th century. In every respect, this remarkable motor car is entirely unique.

It was commissioned by a patron whose family business has grown from his father’s origins in the pearling industry. Widely travelled, internationally educated and cosmopolitan in his tastes and influences, the client is an established patron of the arts, who additionally owns a sizeable collection of classic and modern cars, housed in a dedicated private museum.

A level of sophistication, garnered from the client’s extensive knowledge of luxury, is clearly visible in this coveted objet d’art. The overall design aesthetic is restrained; a study in carefully considered materials and precise details that together create a highly personal and emotionally resonant homage to the client’s father.

At the onset of the commissioning process, the client presented Rolls-Royce Coachbuild Designers with a selection of four pearl shells, personally chosen from his private collection for their unique colour and complexity. The shells provided inspiration for the exterior colour, which is one of the most complex Bespoke finishes ever created by Rolls-Royce.

The foundation of the colour is a shimmering blend of oyster and soft rose, with large white and bronze mica flakes adding a unique pearlescent quality that changes subtly under different light conditions. The contrasting cognac-coloured bonnet, created specifically for this Boat Tail, contains fine bronze and gold coloured aluminium mica flakes complete with a layer of crystal and iced matt clear coat, adding significant warmth and depth to the car’s appearance. The technical fibre lower sills of Boat Tail incorporate a rose gold woven thread.

The rear deck, which houses Boat Tail’s unique ‘butterfly-design’ hosting suite, is swathed in Royal Walnut veneer, inlaid with rose gold-plated pinstripes with a satin-brushed finish to ensure a sensitive and sophisticated appearance. The Royal Walnut was specifically selected by the client for its beautiful properties as it matures over time, a material that will gradually transition to the tonal properties of the cognac colour. From above, one observes a harmonious balance and satin effect of the iced bonnet and tactile wooden rear deck, in contrast with the high-gloss front and side perspectives.


From the front, the Pantheon Grille, milled from a single, solid billet of aluminium, is graced with a Spirit of Ecstasy fashioned in rose gold.

The interior is a beautifully curated combination of perfectly matched cognac and oyster-coloured leathers and Royal Walnut veneer, with rose gold and mother-of-pearl accents throughout. The leathers, complete with a pearlescent finish, accentuate the surfaces and forms of Boat Tail’s seats and interior design. The transmission tunnel is formed from Royal Walnut veneer with rose gold pinstripes, drawing a direct visual reference to the rear deck and adding a glowing warmth to Boat Tail’s interior.

boat-tail-the-next-c

boat-tail-the-next-c

The centrepiece of the dashboard is a timepiece made from mother-of-pearl, chosen and supplied by the client from his own collection; the fascia of which is pure and minimal in its appearance so as not to detract from the precious material. The same prised substance graces the control switches and instrument dials, creating a strong visual and material connection between the car, the owner, and his family heritage.

Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, said, “Boat Tail is a step-change in ingenuity and creative liberty. Building a motor car by hand offers a new realm of exploration and possibility: we can accomplish things and resolve challenges that normal industrialised methods would prohibit. This is the tale of two worlds: a modern motor car of contemporary design, made possible by historical techniques and time-honoured craft. It is truly, one-of-a-kind.”

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Coachbuilt de Rolls-Royce: la obra maestra Boat Tail hace su debut mundial en villa deste

Coachbuilt de Rolls-Royce: la obra maestra Boat Tail hace su debut mundial en villa deste

Rolls-Royce’s coachbuilt La obra maestra Boat Tail hace su debut público mundial en el prestigioso Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este el 2 de octubre de 2021. El automóvil será presentado a las 11.30 hora local en el Mosaic Lawn por Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Director Ejecutivo de Rolls-Royce Coches.

  • La exclusiva carrocería ‘Boat Tail’ hace su primera aparición pública en el prestigioso Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este los días 2 y 3 de octubre de 2021
  • Boat Tail a la vista de los huéspedes y los medios solo durante dos días en el Mosaic Lawn dentro de los terrenos del Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, a orillas del lago de Como, Italia
  • Exhibido cuatro años después del lanzamiento del primer Rolls-Royce de la era moderna, Sweptail, en el mismo evento en 2017.

 

“Es un privilegio maravilloso revelar este Rolls-Royce único al mundo por primera vez. Aunque las imágenes se han compartido ampliamente, el automóvil en sí no se ha mostrado antes en público. La Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza es la ocasión perfecta, ya que reúne a los principales medios de comunicación internacionales junto con expertos en automovilismo y entusiastas del lujo exigentes, en las glamorosas orillas del lago de Como. También hay una agradable simetría en el hecho de que lanzamos el primer Rolls-Royce de carrocería de la era moderna, Sweptail, en el evento de 2017.

“Es un momento verdaderamente histórico para la marca. Estamos liderando un movimiento de carrocería moderno que lleva a la industria del lujo en general a un espacio completamente diferente, donde la hiperpersonalización y el patrocinio contemporáneo brindan posibilidades esencialmente ilimitadas”. Torsten Müller-Ötvös, director ejecutivo Oficial, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

 


La obra maestra de carrocería de Rolls-Royce, Boat Tail, hace su debut público mundial en el prestigioso Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este el 2 de octubre de 2021. El automóvil será presentado a las 11.30 hora local en el Mosaic Lawn por Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Director Ejecutivo , Automóviles Rolls-Royce. Luego estará disponible para que los invitados y periodistas lo vean solo durante dos días, antes de regresar a la privacidad y el aislamiento que lo han rodeado desde que se reveló formalmente en mayo de 2021.

Las imágenes del automóvil se han compartido y admirado en todo el mundo; sin embargo, esta es la primera vez que Boat Tail se muestra en público. Es una oportunidad única para que invitados y periodistas examinen la notable construcción de carrocerías del automóvil y los extraordinarios detalles a medida, que fueron diseñados y construidos a mano en la casa de Rolls-Royce en un proyecto técnico y creativo altamente exigente que duró casi cuatro años.

Boat Tail marca un momento fundamental en los anales de Rolls-Royce, lo que demuestra el compromiso de la marca con la construcción de carrocerías como parte central de su futura dirección y cartera. Continúa y acelera un movimiento de carrocería contemporáneo que comenzó con Sweptail, el primer Rolls-Royce de carrocería de la era moderna, que también hizo su primera aparición pública en Villa d’Este en 2017.

Boat Tail representa un momento crucial para el sector de artículos de lujo en general. Como una creación verdaderamente hecha a mano, única en su tipo, en la que tanto la carrocería como el interior están diseñados y producidos según las especificaciones del cliente, Rolls-Royce Coachbuild redibuja los límites del lujo y abre vastas nuevas posibilidades para los clientes de la actualidad. diseño y artesanía fina.

Presentado por primera vez en 1929 a orillas del lago de Como, en el norte de Italia, el Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este es una de las ocasiones más importantes y glamorosas del calendario internacional de estilo de vida. Normalmente se lleva a cabo en mayo, el evento de 2021 se lleva a cabo del 1 al 3 de octubre de 2021, y Boat Tail se presenta al mundo, por primera vez, solo el 2 y 3 de octubre.

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