Rolls-Royce tasked the Dutch company behind the Tesla Model SB with transforming its Wraith into the Silver Spectre shooting brake – and only 7 will be made
The US$330,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith just got an upgrade: the Silver Spectre, the luxury motoring brand’s first shooting brake, boasting an interior canopy of stars and an exterior lined with silver
Rolls-Royce has never produced a shooting-brake model – until now.
For the non-gear heads who might be wondering, the shooting brake was a wagon designed in 1890s England traditionally used to transport everything one needed for a countryside hunting trip – including bringing the animals back for dinner.
By the 1930s, a motorised version was all the rage and in the US similar cars eventually became known as station wagons. Nevertheless, this style of automotive body has been largely under-utilised since the 1970s.
A shooting brake traditionally has coupé styling but with additional practicality, sometimes in the form of rear seats or an elongated boot. It’s not a popular way to design a car these days, but they’re always special to see.
Niels van Roij Design will make just seven Silver Spectre shooting brakes, leading Van Roij to decline disclosing the price of the cars, saying that, “The price is on request for clients. Due to the vast amount of possibilities, it is near impossible to define a price to begin with, as it is distilled from the conversation with the patron and based on their personal wishes.”
You may remember Niels van Roij’s work from the Tesla Model SB, a custom Model S estate car.
For reference, here’s what a normal Rolls-Royce Wraith looks like. It’s cool, but not shooting brake cool.
The Silver Spectre is spacious for both front and rear passengers. Inside, it’s upholstered in highly individualistic colour schemes and materials. The rear seats are separated by an opening between them.