The story behind the birth of Rolls-Royce Sweptail

When an unnamed individual couldn’t get a brand known for its extravagant bespoke cars design a model of his choice, he approached Rolls Royce, the British carmaker with his idea of a two-seater that he wanted.

The result was the birth of Rolls-Royce Sweptail, which was put on display on May 27^th at the Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este.

The one-off car carries a price-tag of Rs 84 crore ($12.8 million), and is named after the swept-tail Rolls-Royces of the 1920s, which this individual admired.

From the front, the Sweptail reminds one of the Phantom, taking inspiration from the 1925 Phantom I Round Door and embodying the svelte tapering glasshouse.

The designers had also considered the 1934 Phantom II Streamline Saloon and the 1934 Gurney Nutting Phantom II Two Door Light Saloon over the course of four years.

The front grille, made of solid aluminium has been polished by hand to a mirror finish, with the coupe having a gently sloping roofline. The 08 numberplate, like a cherry on the cake, has been milled and polished from ingots of aluminum.

From the inside, this yacht-inspired motor car has all its buttons and switches shielded behind Macassar Ebony wood, and sports a glass roof for the passengers to enjoy the view.

Not only this, Rolls-Royce has also developed full set of luggage for the model, which also has two hidden panniers in the boot that can fit bespoke laptop cases. These panniers slide forward with the touch of a button.

Another button can make the coupe deploy a bottle of the client's favourite vintage champagne, along with two crystal glasses.

Luxury at the best, isn't it?

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