Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection Launched In UK - Tributes Sir Malcolm Campbell
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Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
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Rolls-Royce has launched its latest Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection as a tribute to English speed-racer Sir Malcolm Campbell. It was in 1937 when he speeded over 202 kmph in his Rolls-Royce powered Bluebird K3 speedboat, snatching away the glorious water-speed record from the Americans. Two clippings significant to Sir Campbell have been shortlisted for the press and public unveiling.
The exterior of Drophead Coupé is its most noteworthy aspect. Inspired by Sir Campbell's color scheme, this car's coated with nine layers of Maggiore Blue, and the galvanized lacquer fortifies superior mirror-like finish. The exterior coach-line is entirely hand-painted. It's the first time in Royce's history where they've extended the exterior finish to the engine. Another first would be that the hood and tonneau cover are made entirely from brushed aluminum (they were earlier made using teak.)
A new feature in the car is the use of Abashi wood from Africa, so it doesn't bear heat. The armrests are engraved with Sir Campbell's boat design. The instrumentation in this car is pretty classy too - the accelerometer, clock and the power reserve as all inspired from the Bluebird K3.
It's a limited edition car, and only 35 excited enthusiasts may own a Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection. Price of the same hasn't been revealed.
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The exterior of Drophead Coupé is its most noteworthy aspect. Inspired by Sir Campbell's color scheme, this car's coated with nine layers of Maggiore Blue, and the galvanized lacquer fortifies superior mirror-like finish. The exterior coach-line is entirely hand-painted. It's the first time in Royce's history where they've extended the exterior finish to the engine. Another first would be that the hood and tonneau cover are made entirely from brushed aluminum (they were earlier made using teak.)
A new feature in the car is the use of Abashi wood from Africa, so it doesn't bear heat. The armrests are engraved with Sir Campbell's boat design. The instrumentation in this car is pretty classy too - the accelerometer, clock and the power reserve as all inspired from the Bluebird K3.
It's a limited edition car, and only 35 excited enthusiasts may own a Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection. Price of the same hasn't been revealed.
Images via : #-Link-Snipped-#
