Fancy a royal ride? These three exquisite bespoke Rolls-Royce coupes really impress

Customising a Rolls-Royce is the ultimate privilege of the wealthy. The rich patrons of RR in the Middle East, in particular, have one favourite theme — Indian royalty and exotica. Recently Rolls-Royce Motor Cars launched its Phantom Limelight Collection in Hong Kong. ETPanache was at hand to discuss the company’s line of customised coupes inspired by Indian culture with Eszter Habrel, business development head for Bespoke at the auto major.

Maharaja Phantom Drophead

Unveiled in 2013, this Phantom Drophead Coupe is inspired by the Golden Age of the Raja and was handcrafted in honour of India’s affinity with the super luxury marque. It is said that over fi ve decades, Indian Maharajas have purchased over 840 Rolls-Royce motor cars. This Phantom coupe has Carrara white colour exterior that complements an emerald green coachline, inspired by the peacock, the national bird of India. The peacock emblem, embroidered into the headrests in emerald green and cobalt blue, a peacock feather pattern in seashell stitching on the side and central armrests and a bespoke Maharaja peacock clock are the other subtle touches that have been added to the Phantom.


The Maharaja Phantom has been inspired by the peacock, the national bird of India

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Mysore Tiger This is a jewel in Rolls-Royce’s Ghost line. It is named after the ‘Tiger of Mysore’, Tipu Sultan, the legendary ruler of Mysore in the 18th century. Based on an extended wheelbase Ghost Series II, this bespoke model was launched in February this year and just three models were built for the Middle East markets. It runs on five-spoke alloy wheels. This bespoke combines the beauty of the peacock with the power and prowess of the tiger. While the exterior of the car is a vivid peacock blue, step inside and you can see the hand-stitched tiger and peacock motifs that adorn the headrest and marquetry. The seashell armrest emulates the peacock unveiling its colours and when lowered, reveals feather embroidery in moccasin and vivid turchese.


Mysore Tiger has handstitched tiger motifs
Oud Phantom Coupe The gold coachline expresses the Oud, also known as liquid gold. Oud is the most expensive oil in the world and extracted from wild agar-wood found in Assam. A specially designed scent bottle holder, concealed within the glovebox, completes the sumptuous theme and even contains phials of oud. The interior of the car is detailed with ostrich leather and wood across the dashboard. This wood is dedicated to trees in Assam, which are the source of Oud. This was specially commissioned by Rolls-Royce for Doha.


The Oud Phantom has a specially designed scent bottle holder