Rolls-Royce has exposed a new bespoke development for one extremely special customer. This is the ‘Sweptail’ – a one-off collector’s product with a unique ‘Swept-tail’ rear end influenced by the Rolls-Royces of the 1920s.
Making its debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza concours celebration held at vacation home d’Este, Italy, the Rolls-Royce Sweptail job began method back in 2013, when the brand was approached by one of its “most valued customers” to compensation a radical new two-seater. A listing of a number of stylish early 20th century cars and trucks from the British brand were all utilized to influence the style of the Sweptail.
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Based on a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, the Sweptail is completely hand made as well as took two years to complete. While it may share a platform with the Phantom, every panel of bodywork is unique.
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At the front, the deal with of the cars and truck stays strongly Phantom influenced, utilizing Rolls’ contemporary, completely square style language. The big grille is the most significant fitted to any type of ‘modern era’ Rolls-Royce, as well as was milled from solid aluminium before being polished by hand.
Looking at the cars and truck in profile, things are clearly radically different to any type of Rolls Royce currently on sale. The rear tapers into a sharp point as well as is stated to be the “ultimate homage to the world of racing yachts” – one more essential style influence of the Sweptail.
Only two seats appear inside, with the rear bench making method for a hat shelf in a nod to Rolls-Royce GT cars and trucks from the 1920s as well as 30s. You may likewise have chosen up on the “08” numbers engraved at the front as well as rear – these are milled from aluminium ingots, as well as serve as identification as well as registration marks.
The Sweptail is powered by the Phantom’s 6.7-litre V12 engine as well as establishes 453bhp. The place of the purchaser as well as expense of the job have not been disclosed.
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