Rolls-Royce unveils world's most expensive $28m bespoke car

Rolls-Royce has unveiled the world’s most expensive car -- the ultra-exclusive bespoke model that is estimated to cost between $25 million and $28 million.

The most iconic model that the British marque has yet produced takes the name Boat Tail — an open-air and nautical-themed car. Last used for a series of coachbuilt Rolls-Royces in the 1920s and 1930s, Boat Tail refers to a distinctive rear end that mimics a J-class yacht’s hull. The new model will spearhead the expansion of Rolls-Royce’s recently reintroduced coachbuilding service into a distinct business.

Composed of 1,813 exclusive new parts, the car took four years to create from formulation to build, though Rolls-Royce estimates that this car alone demanded the cumulative equivalent of 20 years in man-hours. Boat Tail is reported to have an estimated price tag of between $25 million and $28m, which would make it the most expensive car in the world.

The two-door four-seat grand tourer is 5.9 metre long and has a removable ‘canopy’ roof. Rolls-Royce has only built three Boat Tails They come with features such as a removable canopy roof. Each of the Boat Tails is similar in concept, but all will be personalized and the “however long it takes” production process promises further distinction. The three unidentified buyers were involved throughout the entire design and engineering process.

— issacjohn@khaleejtimes.com