The word “bespoke” gets thrown around quite a lot in the milieu of luxury cars. Marques that allow you to pick from a preset selection of comfort amenities, upholsteries, and exterior colors are a dime a dozen. Others take it several steps further, letting you choose your own aesthetic cues, within certain parameters. But precious few brands present to opportunity to truly build a vehicle from the ground up the way Rolls-Royce Coachbuild does.

Enter the newest iteration of the ultimate bespoke experience: the Arcadia Droptail.

What is a Rolls-Royce Droptail?

The Droptail is a unique body style developed by Rolls-Royce as a series of one-off model concepts. It re-establishes the marque’s reputation for throwing out the rulebook and pushing boundaries by eschewing the modern four-seater convention. The Droptail is modeled primarily off the Rolls-Royce roadsters of the ’30s—its elegant profile and intimate two-seater design is an unmistakable statement, masterfully blending classic styling with contemporary verve.

The Droptail is the third coachbuilt body style of the modern era, following the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail a couple of years ago, and the Rolls-Royce Sweptail before it. It is among the most expensive ultra-luxury cars ever built to date, with each model worth upwards of 25 million dollars.

Four Droptail models were planned, with the first unveiled as the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail in August of 2023, followed closely by the Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail. The Arcadia Droptail is Rolls-Royce’s penultimate effort, and stands as a shining example of all that a fully custom luxe vehicle can be.

Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail Specifications

So-named for the Ancient Greek mythological utopia, the Arcadia is meant to invoke a feeling of “Heaven on Earth.”

In its commissioning, the client sought to project themes of harmony, tranquility, and elegant, deceptive simplicity of design. It represents a subtly irreverent take on what it means to adhere to a standard of luxury, while simultaneously setting a new standard of luxury itself.

The exterior of the Arcadia takes inspiration from the imposing, radiant superyachts you might find moored in the sparkling bays of places like Monaco, Dubai, or Singapore. In keeping with this, the color chosen is a timeless white, which glints and shimmers in the sunlight thanks to the glass and aluminum particles infused within the paint. Continuing the nautical motif, the Arcadia features Stantos Straight Grain wood paneling, mimicking a boat’s deck. The premium wood rear deck is one of the most striking focal points of the Arcadia, and it’s composed of 76 individual pieces machined together to create a flow of flawless geometry.

The intricate woodwork continues to the interior—in all, over 8,000 hours were spent by the Coachbuild artisans on the myriad panels, which are found in all corners of the stunning roadster.

White hues also dominate the upholstery, which is paired with a bespoke tan color that complements the wood paneling. The interior colors were developed specifically for the commissioning client, and are reserved exclusively for their use, guaranteeing the Arcadia’s one-of-one status in perpetuity.

The Arcadia also features a fully custom timepiece, a reflection of the commissioner’s interest in horology. The development of this jaw-dropping clock face took nearly two years, with five full months invested in construction alone.

Due to the client’s jet-setting lifestyle, the Arcadia was designed as a left-hand drive roadster to ensure its usability throughout the entire world. We can only imagine the things and places this spectacle piece will see throughout its long and storied life.

In total, the Arcadia Droptail took over four years of development, which officially gives it the distinction of having the biggest time investment of any Rolls-Royce ever created. This is a testament to the lengths that Rolls-Royce Coachbuild will go, examining all facets of the client’s life to deliver something truly representative of their unique personality.

Rolls-Royce: Continuing to Define What Bespoke Means

There are plenty of custom outfits out there, but none can rival the level of thought and care that Rolls-Royce holds itself to. Bespoke almost doesn’t even cover it—dare we say, bespoke-est?

If you’re looking for a custom Rolls-Royce in South Florida, contact our concierge online, or give Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Miami a call at (786) 577-5217 to begin the process of crafting a true original. We also offer Roll-Royce Provenance certified pre-owned models for you to customize.