Rolls Royce Phantom Maharaja Peacock Drophead Coupé
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This
Rolls Royce redefines the term 'peacocking'.
It
seems that nowadays Rolls Royce is taking advantage of every possible thing to
come up with a new, one-of-a-kind signature model. We get it, every customer
can commission a bespoke Roller with a unique motif. From tigers, to peacocks,
to old British TV characters.
Still,
why did I bother featuring this Drophead example if Rolls Royce comes up with
something new every couple of weeks, or so? Well, look at it. It’s gorgeous. In
a world filled with crazy tuning and styling exercises, Rolls Royce remains classy
and simple; just like a breath of fresh air. And by classy I mean opulent.
This
particular example is called Phantom Maharaja Peacock Drophead Coupé and it
celebrates the beauty of India’s national bird. The love story between
maharajas and Rollers began a long time ago, when Phantoms were known as the
40/50 Phantom 1 and when peacocking was… intense, to say the least.
Back
then, India’s royalty used to bedizen the automobiles with dozens of
extravagant “bespoke” accessories, trying to outdo one another with a sheer
embellishment of their cars.
That
said, this particular Carrera White Dophead keeps things simple and elegant
(compared to the days of old), although it features a very contrasting
PineGreen coachline featuring a peacock emblem.
The
boxwood yacht lines are complemented by a turquoise “jewel-bright” tone laid on
the interior accents. Oh, and the seashell leather contrasts elegantly against
the woodgrain and the peacock motif - emphasized with a plethora of emblems and
small design cues.
So,
do these changes make this particular Phantom a truly unique and bespoke Rolls
Royce? Well, although the color combination is risky, the British car
manufacturer seemed to pull it off.
