- Rolls-Royce has unveiled three new bespoke ‘Spirit of Expression’ creations ahead of the Beijing Motor Show.
- Custom vehicles have unique themes: Specter labeled Escapism, Ghost Extended labeled Expressionism, and Phantom Extended labeled Magnetism.
- As all three were created as bespoke creations for individual customers, Rolls-Royce did not disclose prices, but they certainly fetched well over the respective model’s base prices.
Rolls-Royce makes some of the most legendary luxury cars money can buy, but what if you want to go above and beyond the standard range? This is where the manufacturer’s dedicated division comes in to turn your automotive fantasies into reality. Rolls-Royce unveiled three such cars as part of the “Spirit of Expression” collection revealed ahead of the Beijing Motor Show.
The collection includes three models: Specter labeled Escapism, Ghost Extended labeled Expressionism, and Phantom Extended labeled Magnetism. Each model features a theme associated with its name, with colors inspired by real-world locations.
The Specter features a two-tone finish, combining striking Lantana Red with contrasting Tempest Grey. The centers of the Specter’s 23-inch wheels are painted Lantana Red to match the bodywork. Custom exterior themes are rounded off with an illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament. The interior of the Escapism Specter is just as impressive as the exterior, with three distinct leather colors that make you think of tropical sunsets.
The Expressionism Ghost Extended is finished in a stunningly bright color that Rolls-Royce calls Boracay Blue, although we’re convinced the color is more lilac than blue. According to the automaker, the paint captures the colors seen as sunset transitions into dusk over the island of Boracay in the Philippines. It’s highlighted by hand-painted bodywork that stretches from the Ghost’s headlights to the taillights.
The Ghost’s interior focuses on black and arctic white leather, which is accented by bright lime green. According to the automaker, the door pockets feature alternating stitching patterns to create a three-dimensional effect. The design element uses 104,268 stitches across all four doors. The headliner has 520 lime green and 520 white “star” lights and an additional eight shooting stars.
Despite being the flagship model of the three, the Magnetism Phantom Extended may be the most underrated of the series. The exterior is painted in two colors of Cala Luna Sand and Kabira Blue with dual bodywork in Arctic White and Cala Luna Sand.
Inside, the Magnetism Phantom Extended is anything but understated. The star headliner has 768 Galileo blue and 576 white hand-placed “stars” with an additional eight shooting stars. The front and rear reclining seats are wrapped in Blue Grey, Navy Blue and White leather with additional Arctic White contrast stitching. The doors are Obsidian Ayous open pore wood veneer.
The standard central instrument panel on the dashboard has been replaced with a work of art featuring 43,096 individual stitches in Arctic White over Navy Blue. The same style makes its way onto the dashboard in front of the passenger.
Given that all three vehicles were built for individual customers, your only hope of getting one is through a resale. The automaker didn’t reveal pricing, but we can confidently say that each model sells for significantly more than the sticker prices, which start well over a quarter of a million dollars on the low end. All three models will be on display at the Beijing Auto Show from April 25 to May 4.
Jack Fitzgerald’s love of cars stems from his still unwavering addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford, and decided to pursue a career in automotive writing. Chasing his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel to Wisconsin to look for stories in the automotive world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable death of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
