After Limelight and Serentity, unveiled earlier in 2015, Rolls-Royce will present a new version of its Phantom, the Nautica. Inspired by the graceful lines of a yacht, it was designed and created by the brand's Bespoke branch, onsite in its Goodwood workshop in England.
The Rolls-Royce Nautica, a one-off model for now, is a two-tone Orchid White and Arabian Blue car that reflects the colours of the ocean. Yacht references are aplenty, starting with the materials used for the Nautica's interior, including a Tudor oak veneer along with boxwood inlays. On the passenger panel resides another anchor motif inlayed in the marquetry while the seats have been wrapped in Forest Fall leather with Navy Blue piping complemented by Tudor oak door capping. The whole is complemented by a compass specifically designed for this one-off Phantom that sits in the drawer on the central dashboard.
This isn't the first time the British company has presented a version of its Phantom with all the accoutrements of its Bespoke atelier. In the spring, the luxury automaker turned heads with the Limelight, a run of 25 specially fitted Phantoms "conceived for that select group of people who spend their lives in the public eye and on the world stage," according to a company press release. The interior of this special edition was a mélange of woods and leathers, with special compartments for all the things men and women might need while on the go, from perfumes for her to watches and ties for him. All of this was to be enjoyed while relaxing in a new type of rear seat optimized for relaxation through consultation with medical professionals, featuring a motorized calf rest, a 27-degree incline and foot rests that pop out of the car's floor.
Just before the Limelight, Rolls-Royce released the Serenity at the 85th Geneva Auto Show, a one of a kind Phantom from the Bespoke team that featured mother-of-pearl paint, the most expensive ever developed by Rolls-Royce, and handwoven silk inside. Hand-dyed in a light color baptized Smoke Green, the car's silk lining was embroidered with cherry blossoms. Smoked cherry panels crossbanded with bamboo and inlaid with mother-of-pearl provided an accent for the interior.
The Phantom Nautica may not make the drive to Frankfurt, but the 66th Auto Show will definitely be a staging ground for Rolls-Royce to show off its Bespoke department.
The 66th Frankfurt Auto Show will take place from September 17-27.
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