Rolls-Royce has revealed the third example of its £20 million coachbuilt roadster, the Droptail, hailing it as an example of “daring in minimalism and subtlety”. Called the Arcadia Droptail, it follows the Amethyst and La Rose Noire Droptails shown last year as part of a four-car production run. The Arcadia is said to be inspired by the architecture and design from its commissioner’s favourite regions, including Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam.
According to the firm, it easily tears when machined and is prone to cracking while it dries. A bespoke lacquer also had to be developed to protect the wood for the lifetime of the car, in tropical climates. Superyacht coatings were initially considered but would require regular re-applications, according to Rolls-Royce. In all, developing the coating and working the 233 pieces of wood took more than 8000 hours of development, the firm said.
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