The Second Rolls-Royce Boat Tail Is a $28 Million Symphony of Brown

Make a good movie, and you may as well turn it into a trilogy if the studio folks agree, since that’s usually good for business. Rolls-Royce certainly put a lot of effort into creating the Boat Tail series, a special trio more coachbuilt than other luxury cars out there. Of course, saying that this second one is mostly brown doesn't do its exterior justice. Instead, here’s how the Goodwood team describes what’s going on with the shades:

Frankly, I would be annoyed as well if my cognac color wasn’t specifically created for my roughly $28 million motorcar. Apparently, the client who commissioned this build has a family business that grew from his father's success in the pearling industry. Rolls-Royce says he also owns “a sizable collection” of classic and modern cars, housed in a dedicated private museum. Let’s hope there’s enough room left for a Boat Tail.

Inside, the cognac and oyster-colored theme continues, with Royal Walnut veneer accented by rose gold and mother-of-pearl accents. Unsurprisingly, the centerpiece on the dashboard is a clock made from mother-of-pearl, chosen and supplied by the client from his own collection.

The most important feature of any Boat Tail is its rear deck, with a butterfly-hinged two-piece decklid that requires five computers to do its magic. This business end is swathed in Royal Walnut as well, a more natural finish that will mature over time. Inside that complex hosting suite, the finest picnic set is inlaid with rose gold-plated pinstripes and a satin-brushed finish.

Of the over 2,000 highly skilled people currently employed at Rolls-Royce, I wonder how many were involved in the factory’s most ambitious trilogy to date. Perhaps that would be a good conversation starter at pubs around the Chichester area.

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