Rolls-Royce unveils the most expensive Arcadia Droptail

Rolls-Royce picks Singapore’s Garden by the Bay to reveal its most extravagant creation to date

In the opulent setting of Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled the world’s most expensive luxury car: the USD$30 million Arcadia Droptail. A one-off vehicle crafted not merely from metal and leather, but from the dreams and desires of one discerning VVIP customer, bearing the exquisite craftsmanship and visionary design synonymous with Rolls-Royce.

The Arcadia Droptail is the third in the ultra-exclusive coachbuild commission, leaving just one more to complete the set of four. The first of this exclusive commission was the Rolls-Royce Sweptail, unveiled in 2017, followed by the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail in 2021.

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Above The Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail

The Arcadia Droptail derives its name from the mythical realm described in Ancient Greek lore as “Heaven on Earth”. As guests marvelled at the car’s clean, sleek lines and impeccable detailing, it became evident that this machine embodied the very essence of divine perfection.

The inspiration behind the Arcadia transcended mere aesthetics; it was a fusion of international cultures and traditions. Drawing from the precision and lush greenery of modernist tropical sky gardens in Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam, as well as the organic forms celebrated in British ‘Biomimetic’ architecture, the Arcadia emerged as a harmonious blend of the natural and the man-made.

Above USD$30 million Arcadia Droptail

Above Designed and handcrafted in Goodwood, England

Every inch of the Arcadia Droptail spoke of meticulous attention to detail. Designed and handcrafted at the esteemed Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England, it was a labour of love that spanned continents. The wood sections alone, crafted with unparalleled expertise, demanded a staggering 8,000 hours of work—a testament to the dedication of Rolls-Royce’s artisans.

Above The wood sections of the interior took 8,000 hours of work

Yet, it was the clock that truly stole the show. Conceived and developed by Rolls-Royce Coachbuild designers and craftspeople, this masterpiece of haute horlogerie was the most complex clock face ever created by the marque. Five months of painstaking assembly followed over two years of development, resulting in a timepiece that is as breathtaking as it is functional.

Above The interiors of the Arcadia Droptail

Above The clock was in development for over two years, before taking five months to assemble

As guests sipped champagne and mingled amongst the verdant foliage of Gardens by the Bay, they couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe in the presence of such automotive magnificence. The Arcadia was more than a car; it was a symbol of unparalleled luxury, a tribute to the artistry of those who dared to dream beyond the ordinary.

Finally, in a private ceremony befitting its grandeur, the Arcadia Droptail was presented to its commissioning client, a moment of pure delight and satisfaction. For in that instant, amidst the beauty of Singapore’s skyline, the vision of “Heaven on Earth” was manifested in the form of a Rolls-Royce masterpiece.