The Rolls Royce Arcadia Droptail is not only an automobile of extraordinary luxury, but also a masterpiece of craftsmanship that sets new standards in the world of exclusive cars. The unique, the third member of the Droptail series to Amethyst (Link below) and The black Rose, highlights Rolls-Royce's capabilities and commitment to the Coachbuildings, by once again pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The name Arcadia is borrowed from Greek mythology, where it represents an earthly paradise, a description that could hardly be more appropriate for the rolling work of art. The Arcadia Droptail is a homage to this idea, with an interior that is more reminiscent of a Luxury yacht reminiscent of a “car”.
Rolls Royce Arcadia Droptail
The yacht feeling is achieved through the use of the finest Santos straight grain wood reinforced even further, that in over 8.000 working hours was processed into impressive wood paneling. This consists of 233 hand-picked individual parts, which were put together with precise handwork to create a breathtaking overall picture. To ensure the longevity and shine of the wooden elements, Rolls-Royce developed a special one Lacquer sealing, which protects the wood from all environmental influences. The innovation was necessary because conventional yacht paintwork, which has to be renewed regularly, did not meet the requirements.
special clock in the dashboard
More than 1.000h The wooden elements treated with the new sealant were exposed to extreme weather conditions to guarantee their quality and durability. Another crazy and highly exclusive detail of the Arcadia Droptail is the Clock in the dashboard in front of the passenger seat, which is called the most complex and long-lasting Watch that Rolls-Royce has ever made. The materials and manufacturing process of the watch exceed even the highest standards Watch industry, which underlines their exclusivity and value. Assembling the clock alone required a period of time five months.
over four years to complete
From the first sketch to the completion Rolls Royce Arcadia Droptail By the way, “more than” passed by by the way four years“ – a period that reflects the deep dedication and detail with which Rolls-Royce creates its... Coachbuilding projects realized. Every detail of the vehicle was designed according to the owner's specific wishes, making the Arcadia Droptail a truly unique piece. The Rolls Royce Arcadia Droptail not only stands for ultimate luxury and elegance, but also for the extraordinary skill and passion with which Rolls-Royce makes individual dreams come true on four wheels.
Details about the Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail:
- Features the most complex dial in Rolls-Royce history. The assembly alone took time five months
- Wooden sections needed 8.000h to completion
- The Coachbuild team explored design, sculpture and architecture from the client's favorite regions worldwide, including the precision and richness of modernist tropical sky gardens in Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam and British 'biomimetic' architecture
- EXTERIOR: A tribute to Droptail with a calm, natural two-tone color scheme. The main paint finish is white, interspersed with aluminum and glass particles, which creates a shimmering effect when exposed to light
- INTERIORS: Central importance of wood, whereby Santos Straight Grain was chosen for its rich texture and visual appeal. Overall were 233 wooden pieces used, with 76 pieces alone on the back deck
- INTERIORS: In white with Bespoke Colors for the leather interior, named after the customer and reserved exclusively for their use
- BESPOKE TIMER: A precision instrument that features the most complex dial design in Rolls-Royce history, its assembly alone five months took advantage of