“The Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail wonderfully demonstrates the true nature of a Coachbuild proposition in completely transforming the character of a motor car.” Anders Warming, Design Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
An exquisite coachbuilt expression of tranquillity, Arcadia Droptail is the epitome of quiet irreverence, celebrating the purity of form and natural materials. Commissioned by an individual who possesses a distinct affinity for architecture and design, Arcadia Droptail is a testimony to the patron’s sensibilities and personal codes of luxury, defined by purity and subtle restraint, reflecting their firm belief in distilling complexity to reveal the inherent, fundamental essence.
Santos Straight Grain is used throughout Droptail, including the aerodynamically functional rear deck section, where the grain of the open pore veneer is laid at a perfect 55° angle. To achieve a perfect composition over complex geometry, artisans used 233 wood pieces throughout Arcadia, with 76 pieces applied to the rear deck alone. A bespoke lacquer for the exterior wood surfaces was developed; it requires just one application for the lifetime of the motor car.
