Rolls Royce unveils preposterous Sweptail in Italy
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on May 30, 2017
Reported to cost a breathtaking $ 13,000,000 (AED 47,750,000), the one-off Rolls Royce Sweptail is a testament to the brand’s craftsmanship and is the realization of one individual’s coach-built dream. Unveiled at Villa d’Este, the Sweptail is a story that dates to 2013 when a mystery individual approached the brand to build a one-off luxury car to go with his collection of superyachts and private aircraft.
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Taking inspiration from numerous models including the 1925 Phantom I Round Door, the 1934 Phantom II Streamline Saloon, and the 1934 Gurney Nutting Phantom II, the Sweptail is as unique as its image. Distinguishable by the Pantheon grille, the scale and silhouette of the Sweptail is evident in its elegant flowing lines and swooping roofline.
Resembling the hull of a yacht, the raked stern and bodywork come together towards the rear to form a truly unforgettable sight. The ascending sweep at the rear, culminates in a swept-tail and lends the automotive masterpiece its designation.
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The uninterrupted glass roof, which is one of the largest and most complex ever created, allows for the cabin to be flooded with natural light and illuminates the polished Macassar Ebony and open-pore Paldao wood. Contrasted with Moccasin and Dark Spice leather, the cabin adopts a minimalist approach with the switchgear discreetly relocated and the clock embedded into the fascia.
Worthy of a Bond car, the Sweptail conceals a bespoke leather-wrapped carbon-fiber case that houses the owner’s laptop and a hand built mechanism that deploys the owner’s favorite beverage and two glasses at the simple touch of a button.
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