Those who watched last month's British royal wedding will have seen Prince William and Catherine Middleton drive around in style. The bride arrived at Westminster Abbey in the quintessential British car, a 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI. With the knot tied, the couple left in a 109-year-old open-topped horse-drawn carriage on their way to Buckingham Palace. Finally, the new Duke of Cambridge drove his duchess in a vintage drop-top Aston Martin DB6 Volante.
One organised couple have reserved the Silver Cloud II two years in advance, Mok says. 'Our vehicles are limited editions, so once a couple see it, they love it and don't want anyone else to take it.'
For a classic Rolls-Royce, prices start at about HK$5,000 for the first three hours and HK$1,200 for each additional hour. If you want a particular model, it'll set you back a further HK$2,000.
While some 40 per cent of Classic Rolls Travel Service's business comes from referrals, another 40 per cent stems from partnerships with 4- and 5-star hotels. Mok says couples booking 20 tables for the wedding banquet may receive a complimentary Rolls-Royce for three hours. But if your heart is set on a classic you have a priority to upgrade with an additional fee.