INSPIRATION

Listen and learn the narrative behind Coachbuild’s inspired decisions. It draws aesthetic inspiration from yachts of the 1920s and 1930s. The car shares its chassis and engine with the Rolls-Royce Phantom, but has 1,813 bespoke parts, including five electronic control units in the rear deck.

Boat Tail’s nautical form evokes graceful J-class yachts and a 1932 Rolls-Royce Boat Tail the owners lovingly restored as part of their expansive collection.

The idea of reviving Rolls-Royce’s coachbuilding heritage started four years ago with the hand built Sweptail. Customers began enquiring about similar one-off commissions, so the marque decided on setting-up a specialist Rolls-Royce Coachbuild division.