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The Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix is ​​a tradition and a date marked in the month of May for fans of the F1 circus but also for lovers of luxury.

Around the Grand Prix, the big auction houses take the opportunity to "place" some of their jewels, such as a 1988 Porsche 959 Konfort that was sold on May 13 for 1.43 million euros.

Or the Williams FW14 F1 that Nigel Mansell raced in 1991 and that RM Sothebys placed for 4.3 million.

But not only classic cars are sold for astronomical figures.

There are also unique quirks.

Luxury is exclusivity and in this Rolls-Royce boasts of being the most luxurious car brand in the world.

A year ago,

Rolls-Royce

surprised by unveiling the

Boat Tail

.

Simply

the most expensive new car on the planet

.

The

more than 20 million euros

that they point to as their bill supersede, by far, the Bugari La Voiture Noire.

The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail II on Lake ComoRolls-Royce

personal whim

Now the British firm of the BMW Group has unveiled the

second Rolls-Royce Boat Tail

.

The project contemplates the manufacture (by hand and completely by hand except for the chassis made by robots) of

three units

, each one of them with a

personal history

of its billionaire (and secret), owner.

In the case of the Boat Tail II, an

entrepreneur in the pearling industry

.

This owner's commission (of which Rolls-Royce hints that he is a famous

classic car collector who exhibits them in a

private museum) is a

tribute to his father

, who made his fortune with pearls... in which has inspired for car

customization

.

The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail II on Lake ComoRolls-Royce

In fact, to give life to the 'hull' of the second Boat Tail, a car

inspired by the

sports yachts of the beginning of the century, hence its name, a color has been used that comes from the

fusion of four pearl shells

owned by the client,

oyster

,

soft pink

,

bronze

and

white mica

tones

.

According to Rolls-Royce, this unit has

"one of the most complex finishes ever created by the brand"

.

Because in addition the exterior is not monochrome but the hood is cognac, with touches of bronze and a matte finish that is so popular now and not only in luxury cars but also in series.

The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail II on Lake ComoRolls-Royce

But the

rear deck

is the most specific part of this car, since it is the one that captures the

nautical inspiration

.

In this case it has been created in

walnut wood

with rose gold plating.

Logically, and to fit in with the ensemble, the

Spirit of

Ecstasy figurine is also forged in rose gold.

Details

The

interior

follows the color and material pattern of the bodywork, with walnut wood, cognac leather, rose gold as the predominant materials.

A

piece of mother-of-pearl watchmaking

stands out , which comes from the owner's own collection and which takes on a strong role in its

refined dashboard

.

Interior of the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail II on Lake ComoRolls-Royce

With the first Boat Tail, this second unit will share its very elegant aesthetics, favored by its

almost 5.3 meters in length

and some of its peculiarities, such as the spectacular

mobile rear deck

- whose design is inspired by the works of

Santiago Calatrava

- which leaves in sight a

picnic kit

consisting of chairs, parasol, refrigerator and refined cutlery.

Suitcases travel by plane...

The majestic setting of

Lake Como

, in Italy, will be the venue for the debut of such a special car, as part of the no less exclusive

Villa D'Este Concours d'Elegance.

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