The new Rolls-Royce Boat Tail was unveiled at Concorso d?Eleganza, Villa d?Este, Lake Como
Rolls-Royce unveiled the world?s most expensive new car at a glamorous event on the shore of Lake Como last week. A recreation of its iconic 1932 model, the Boat Tail comes in a series of three bespoke commissions for clients, believed to be $28m each. Ella Johnson reports
With its wooden hull and sail-like wings, you?d be forgiven for thinking Rolls-Royce Boat Tail belonged on water rather than land. Unveiled at a private ceremony on Lake Como last week, the car?s nautical appearance certainly befitted its watery surroundings; yet this is a car destined to be driven on land – by a very wealthy owner.
The Boat Tail is the latest creation from Rolls-Royce Coachbuild, the division of the UK-based, German-owned manufacturer devoted to making extremely exclusive, limited-run, hand-finished creations for some of the world?s richest people. Follow LUX on Instagram: luxthemagazine
It certainly looks striking, and suited the surroundings of its launch at the Concorso d?Eleganza, the elite classic car show at the Villa d?Este. Standing beside his creation, Rolls-Royce Head of Coachbuild Design Alex Innes described the Boat Tail as ?transcending mere conveyance’ to ?become the destination itself?.
There are certainly worse places to be sitting while in the summer traffic jam to get to Club 55 in St Tropez (although the Boat Tail owner would also doubtless have a fleet of he...