The Rolls-Royce Maharaja Phantom Drophead Coupé, a
one-of-a-kind Bespoke vehicle created exclusively for customers in Dubai, was
unveiled at an Indian-themed evening event held in celebration of the
car’s arrival at the AGMC Rolls-Royce showroom.
Inspired by the Golden Age of the Raja, this
eye-catchingly beautiful model was conceptualised and hand-crafted by
specialists at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England, in honour of
India’s affinity with the super-luxury marque. 100 years ago, India’s Princes
and Maharajas collectively engaged in what is described as one of the world’s
longest relationships with one automobile manufacturer.
Over a period of five
decades, the Maharajas purchased over 840 unique Rolls-Royce motor cars pushing
the maker of the ‘Best Car in the World’ to unprecedented levels of design,
engineering and luxury. Now, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is recreating the golden
age of India’s motoring heritage though a collection of Bespoke vehicles
inspired by the Maharajas’ cars, the first of which is the Rolls-Royce Maharaja
Phantom Drophead Coupé unveiled last night.
Highlighting the exclusivity and unique nature of
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ renowned Bespoke programme, the model has already
prompted strong interest from local automotive enthusiasts in Dubai and
customers within the Indian community seeking the pinnacle in luxury and
individualisation.
A host of subtle touches have been added to the
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé to bring the Golden Age of the Raja alive in this
extraordinary model. The exterior of this Maharaja inspired super-luxury
vehicle dazzles in a Carrara White colour, with a Peacock emblem, the national
bird of India, completing an Emerald green coachline. A Deep Green hood
retracts to reveal a beautiful deck with a Peacock emblem integrated into the
marquetry – a perfect complement to the Peacock detail on the bonnet.
The
interior continues the striking colour theme by elegantly combining Crème Light
leather with Emerald green accents, which is complemented by marquetry inlay on
the facia panel top and arm rests. More elaborate Peacock emblems can be found
embroidered into the headrests in Emerald green and Cobalto blue, as well as a
Peacock feather pattern in Seashell stitching on the side and central armrests.
The Bespoke Maharaja Peacock clock complements the interior colours with
Cobalto blue and Jade elements.
Phantom is Rolls-Royce’s pinnacle model. It was
created with the desire to build the best car in the world, and as such is a
vehicle designed without compromise. When combined with the ability for
customisation through the Bespoke Programme, the result is the ultimate in
automotive excellence, a modern interpretation of the luxury motor car and
number one choice of transport for Dubai’s elite.
