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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reflects on its inaugural participation at the Oberoi Concours d’Elegance The marque celebrated its historic and enduring bond with India, and reinforced the marque’s commitment to the Indian market Black Badge Spectre showcased as a compelling bridge between the marque’s storied past and its future, reinforcing its place as a Goodwood-era collector canon “India occupies a unique and highly meaningful place in the story of Rolls-Royce, past, present and future. We see a new generation of clients who bear a deep-seated appreciation for Bespoke craftsmanship and the depth of our heritage in equal measure. Oberoi Concours d’Elegance is an event that mirrors our own values of excellence and rarity, and it is a...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk celebrates the opening of its new luxury showroom The new showroom brings Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ new global visual identity to life Dubai becomes the first city in the Middle East to host two Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showrooms Located in City Walk, the showroom sits at the heart of one of Dubai’s most prestigious open-air lifestyle and high-end retail destinations “The opening of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk reflects our long-term commitment to markets that value individuality, craftsmanship, and personal expression at the very highest level. This showroom is a confident embodiment of our new visual identity and our evolution as a true House of Luxury, creating an environment where...

First-ever laser-engraved Rolls-Royce bonnet: a technique five years in the making One-of-one commission by Private Office Dubai honours Middle East’s cultural legacy Inspired by mashrabiya latticework, a feature of traditional Arabian architecture Gallery marquetry artwork mirrors geometric mashrabiya patterns Mashrabiya design recurs as hand-painted, embroidered and illuminated motifs Rolls-Royce Motor Cars continuously seeks to extend the vocabulary of contemporary craft, developing new techniques and materials to interpret time-honoured forms that resonate across generations and cultures. Phantom Arabesque speaks to that ambition, exploring Middle Eastern architectural heritage through a newly patented laser-engraving technique...

Rolls-Royce reflects on its bold heritage of powerful and beautiful coupé motor cars Chronicles Rolls-Royce coachbuilt two-door bodies from the earliest chassis Details Goodwood-era revival of the coupé with 100EX, 101EX and Phantom variants Highlights Wraith’s transformational influence on the Rolls-Royce brand Details Dawn’s impact as a modern expression of the classic drophead coupé Celebrates Spectre as the marque’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé and continuation of a rich legacy This Press Kit explores the significance of the coupé in Rolls-Royce history – a body style associated with power, presence and proportion. From the earliest coachbuilt two-door motor cars commissioned on rolling chassis, through the return of...

Spectre consistently commissioned as a collector’s item by clients around the world Confirms Spectre’s place in the marque’s growing Goodwood-era collector canon Spectre engineered as a Rolls-Royce motor car to be preserved, admired and passed on Recent long-term multi-season testing results confirm exceptional battery longevity Recent prototype Spectre indicated 99% battery capacity after more than 100,000 kilometres Protected by 15-year, unlimited mileage battery warranty and secured future cell supply Spectre received a significant share of the most valuable Bespoke commissions in 2025 Several Goodwood-era Rolls-Royces now join revered classics as appreciating collectables “Spectre has been created with the same legacy that...

Rolls-Royce clients’ passions and interests reflected in Bespoke trends of 2025 Themes extend from personal legacy and cultural symbolism to contemporary collectables Reflects the success of Rolls-Royce Private Offices around the world: commissions from these creative hubs more than doubled year-on-year in 2025 New materials and innovations in 2025: Three-dimensional ink layering, marquetry and embroidery, 24-carat gold leafing, polished concrete and hand-painted Starlight Headliner Most complex Bespoke Rolls-Royce Private Collection ever: Phantom Centenary Rolls-Royce Cullinan most requested model in 2025, followed by Rolls-Royce Spectre Significant year-on-year uplift in luxury lifestyle accessory commissions £300m+ site extension to...

#rollsroyce #phantom #rr #rrphantom #rollsroycephantom #100anniversary #bespoke Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates the 100th anniversary of Phantom in 2025 The marque’s pinnacle product and its most famous nameplate, now in its eighth generation An unparalleled motoring experience, uncompromised by other considerations The ultimate blank canvas for exquisite Bespoke commissions “One hundred years ago, Rolls-Royce launched the first motor car to bear what would become the most evocative and enduring nameplate in its history: Phantom. Through eight generations, Phantom’s fundamental role as the pinnacle Rolls-Royce motor car has always been the same: to be the most magnificent, desirable and above all, effortless motor car in the world...

Rolls-Royce reflects on a year of global celebrations marking Phantom's centenary Debut of Phantom Centenary Private Collection: the most complex and technologically ambitious Collection yet Phantom client commissions for 2025 delivery reflect anniversary’s significance Famous historical Phantom owners from the worlds of art and music honoured Site extension at Goodwood creates new Bespoke possibilities for future Phantoms “For Rolls-Royce, 2025 has revolved around the centenary of our pinnacle product, Phantom. This was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to honour the stories that built this nameplate’s legend — from the incredible motor cars themselves, the zenith of effortless motoring in their respective eras, to the towering...

This Press Kit provides an overview of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ unique, immensely rich heritage, from the first meeting in May 1904 between its founders, Sir Henry Royce and The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls, to its contemporary activities at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood. Please note, this is not a comprehensive history of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; instead of a strict chronology, it presents the marque’s heritage as a series of discrete eras, each defined by a significant technological shift, or a distinctive focus to the marque’s interests and products at that time. To ensure brevity and avoid duplication, this document contains links to more detailed information on specific individuals, events, products and other aspects of...

Rolls-Royce presents Spectre Bailey – an enchanting one-of-one commission inspired by the clients’ beloved pet Features lifelike marquetry, depicting Bailey’s portrait on the rear waterfall and comprising more than 180 pieces of veneer Bailey's paw print presented in marquetry on the passenger panel and Coachline motif Created for longstanding Rolls-Royce clients based in the United States Curated through Private Office New York, an invitation-only space for Bespoke commissioning “We are lifelong car enthusiasts, yes, but we are also lifelong animal lovers, and our dog Bailey is a cherished member of our family. When we started our Rolls-Royce Spectre commission, we saw the opportunity to create something beautiful which would...

First-ever Bespoke Rolls-Royce inspired by vintage video game culture Features ‘Pixel Blaster’ Starlight Headliner and ‘Laser Base’ Illuminated Fascia Interior and exterior details based on Bespoke 8-bit ‘Cheeky Alien’ motif Arcade-style artwork hand-painted on Technical Fibre interior surfaces Hidden retro gaming-inspired details turn the motor car into a game of its own “The unique privilege of working within Rolls-Royce Bespoke Design is the extraordinary breadth of ideas we’re asked to bring to life. This brief was particularly exciting. Over the course of a month, we immersed ourselves in the 8-bit aesthetic that defined late 70s and early 80s gaming – from the games themselves and archive imagery of arcade halls, to original...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars funds two new Speed Indicator Devices for local community Initiative developed in close partnership with Westhampnett Parish Council Part of the marque’s long-term strategy to improve traffic flows and safety on local roads “At Rolls-Royce, we’re committed to being a good neighbour and having a positive impact on our local community. As the largest local employer, we inevitably have an impact on local traffic volumes, so we are especially keen to be involved in initiatives that support road safety and improved driver behaviour. We were therefore delighted to be able to support Westhampnett Parish Council by funding two new Speed Indicator Devices at key locations. The Speed Indicator Devices will make a...

Landmark Private Collection of 25 motor cars honours Phantom’s centenary The most complex and technologically ambitious Private Collection to date A century of stories: interior celebrates pivotal figures, notable clients, significant models, journeys, places and moments that defined Phantom’s first 100 years Rear seats in high-resolution printed fabric, developed with a fashion atelier, completed with 160,000 stitches Laser-etched front seats depict hand-sketched linework inspired by Phantom’s heritage Most intricate Rolls-Royce woodwork ever introduces three Rolls-Royce firsts: 3D marquetry, 3D ink layering, and 24-carat gold leafing Spirit of Ecstasy in solid gold, hallmarked and enamelled, based on 1925 casting Bespoke Gallery...

Wildlife thrives at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood Flora and fauna flourish across the 42-acre site, nestled in the heart of the West Sussex countryside Long-term sustainability partnership with neighbouring Goodwood Estate benefits wildlife, biodiversity and the local community Western portion of Rolls-Royce site forms part of proposed Strategic Wildlife Corridor Landscaping and environmental enhancements will encompass one-third of the extension of the Home of Rolls-Royce As well as being the only place in the world where Rolls-Royce motor cars are designed and hand-built, the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood is an important refuge for a huge variety of wildlife. The site extends to 42 acres and the new site extension extends...

• Rolls-Royce reflects on 100 years of Bespoke Phantom motor cars • Examines Phantom as both a reflection of, and an influence on, contemporary culture • Traces evolution of commissions in response to social, technological, and cultural change • Underlines Phantom’s enduring ability to enhance and enable its owner’s lifestyle • The ultimate blank canvas for individualisation over eight generations “The story of Phantom’s first 100 years is uniquely human, told through the Bespoke details commissioned by generations of clients. The evolution of their requests, richly detailed here, reflects profound shifts in society, culture and technology. It also highlights Phantom’s unique capacity to capture its owner’s personal...

Rolls-Royce reveals the most intricate woodwork in the marque’s history Introduces three Rolls-Royce firsts: 3D marquetry, 3D ink layering, and 24-carat gold leafing Artisans undertook special training as part of a one-year development process Extraordinary interior reserved for an exclusive Rolls-Royce Private Collection, soon to be revealed to celebrate Phantom’s centenary “Our Bespoke Collective of designers, craftspeople and engineers are exceptional at what they do. To honour Phantom in its centenary year, they pioneered groundbreaking techniques in their mastery of wood, combining 3D ink layering, 3D marquetry and gilding within a single surface. These intricate processes push materials to the limits of their natural...

Rolls-Royce celebrates locations and moments that influenced Phantom’s evolution A 100-year odyssey, taking in Côte d’Azur, London, Sussex and the Australian Outback Highlights key individuals and landmarks in Phantom’s technical development “Phantom has always been defined by the people who commission it, and the places in which they use it. As an exemplar of excellence, Phantom has inhabited and been influenced by locations worldwide, from the glamorous Côte d’Azur to the peaceful Sussex countryside, and from the bustling heart of London to the vast wilderness of the Australian Outback. Each stage in this 100-year odyssey has shaped Phantom’s character and helped secure its place in cultural history. As we mark Phantom’s...

Rolls-Royce presents Cullinan Cosmos: a one-of-one commission inspired by space First Rolls-Royce in history to feature a fully hand-painted Starlight Headliner Starlight Headliner developed over 160 hours by an in-house Rolls-Royce artist Bespoke detailing based on a specially created Star Cluster motif Cullinan Cosmos commissioned through Private Office Dubai “We wanted to create something our family would remember forever: a Rolls-Royce that captures the essence of the cosmos and shows that no dream is out of reach.” Commissioning Client, Cullinan Cosmos “Space travel is an enduring fascination for the commissioning clients of this extraordinary one-of-one motor car. For the Bespoke Collective, this project also explored new...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars marks 100 years of Phantom at Goodwood Revival 2025 Five magnificent examples of historic Phantoms displayed on the Aerodrome Lawn On-track appearances by four Phantom course cars throughout the event Continues a year-long centenary celebration of the marque’s pinnacle product “No motor car has played such a pivotal role in shaping automotive and cultural history as the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Over eight generations spanning 100 years – a remarkable anniversary we’re honouring throughout 2025 – it has represented the very best in engineering, comfort and personal expression for its owners, and won admirers around the world. Goodwood Revival – on the doorstep of the Home of Rolls-Royce – is the perfect setting in...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents Spectre Inspired by Primavera A Bespoke series inspired by the transient beauty of springtime Includes three expressions celebrating different aspects of the season Features Blackwood interior panels, engraved with a cherry blossom motif Delicate hand-painted floral coachline motif New 23-inch wheel design, inspired by a flower in bloom “Spring is a moment of celebration in cultures around the world. It is associated with youth and romance, the return of light and warmth after the darkness of winter. Its joyous transformation is swift and fleeting, which makes it all the more precious. In Spectre Inspired by Primavera, we captured the emotions this moment brings for clients to enjoy all year round...

Rolls-Royce celebrates the enduring links between Phantom and the world of music Spanning every era of modern music, from jazz and rock to rap and R&B Embraced by artists from Marlene Dietrich to Sir Elton John, John Lennon and 50 Cent Explores Phantom as a canvas for personal expression and an icon of icons “From the Golden Age of Hollywood to the rise of hip-hop, over the last 100 years, music artists have used Phantom to project their identity and challenge convention. Their motor cars often became icons in their own right, with a lasting place in the history of modern music. This enduring connection reminds us that Rolls-Royce and the extraordinary people who are part of the marque’s story are united by one ambition: to make...