- 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 profound pleasure to engage with the Indian classic car community and meet so many enthusiasts and owners who continue to preserve the legacy of our motor cars. Their passion ensures that the spirit of Rolls-Royce remains as vibrant today as it was a century ago.”
Irene Nikkein, Regional Director Asia-Pacific, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reflects with satisfaction on its inaugural participation at the Oberoi Concours d’Elegance, recently held at The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur. This debut marked a significant moment in the marque’s history in India, a region that has been intrinsically linked with the spirit of Rolls-Royce for over a century.
Held for the second time, Oberoi Concours d’Elegance brought together some of the world’s rarest and historically important automobiles and motorcycles, many owned by Indian royalty and private collectors and preserved over generations. The event’s close affinity with Rolls‑Royce was reflected in a dedicated ‘Pre-War Classics – Rolls Royce’ class, a period which not only celebrated the marque’s historic presence in India but also underscored the country’s unique role in shaping Rolls-Royce’s legacy.
Set against the ethereal backdrop of Lake Pichola, the Rolls-Royce lounge on the sprawling garden lawns of The Oberoi Udaivilas served as a meeting point for brand enthusiasts and some of the world’s most discerning collectors, celebrating the pinnacle of automotive excellence in one of the region’s most breathtaking settings.
In a compelling bridge between the marque’s storied past and its next chapter of timeless luxury, Rolls-Royce displayed Black Badge Spectre at the event. Spectre fulfils a prophecy made by Charles Rolls in 1900, who predicted that the electric car would be “perfectly noiseless and clean”. As the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, Spectre is increasingly recognised by clients and collectors alike as a motor car of lasting significance.
Spectre’s status as a future classic is also underpinned by exceptional engineering. Conceived with the same commitment to longevity and resilience as every Rolls-Royce, it delivers what many have regarded as the perfect execution of an electric powertrain.
Rolls-Royce’s presence at the Oberoi Concours d’Elegance reflected the growing importance of India within the marque’s global strategy, both as a historic heartland and as a dynamic, forward-looking luxury market. The country emerged as the highest growth market in the Asia-Pacific in 2025, achieving double-digit growth for four years consecutively. As Rolls‑Royce continues to evolve – marrying timeless craftsmanship with technological progress – the company remains dedicated to meaningful engagement with markets and communities that value permanence, provenance and Bespoke expression.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub
