Ultra-bespoke Rollers for Olympics closing ceremony

Those of you who stayed up for the London Olympic Games closing ceremony last night would probably have seen the three Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II Drophead Coupés on which Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, and Taio Cruz performed their acts.

The three cars are a special one-off set that include touches specifically to commemorate the Games. For starters, they sport, for the first time in the company’s history, newly-designed badges that replace the traditional double R symbol. The new badge shows an image of the Spirit of Ecstasy with its gown styled to the lines of the British Union Flag.

At the centre of the steering wheel, is the image of a traditional laurel wreath and torch, whilst on the famous self-centering wheel hubs are the words ‘London 2012′ surrounded by the Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius. Unique tread plates identify each car as ‘One of Three’, confirming their status among the most collectible Rolls-Royce Bespoke creations.

“I am delighted that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars was invited to take part in celebrating the success of the Games and it is appropriate that we should recognise this occasion with a fitting tribute,” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive.

“These unique cars were hand built at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood by our dedicated and passionate workforce and the whole team can take great pride in their part in making history for our company,” he added.

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