Rolls-Royce Phantom RegattaAdam WarnerRolls-Royce Phantom Regatta celebrates Britain's sailing heritage with a one-off Phantom Extended commission.Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed Phantom Regatta, a unique Phantom Extended created through the marque's Bespoke division that draws inspiration from the racing yachts of England's south coast and the prestigious sailing events that define the summer season on the Solent.The one-of-one commission will make its public debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, just a short distance from the coastline that shaped its design. From the Goodwood Estate, views stretch towards Chichester Harbor and the Solent, home to famous regattas including the historic Cowes Week. The area also holds special significance for Rolls-Royce, as company co-founder Sir Henry Royce spent much of his later life at Elmstead in nearby West Wittering, only eight miles from the Home of Rolls-Royce.A coastal-inspired exteriorPhantom Regatta immediately evokes the elegance of a classic sailing yacht through its distinctive two-tone finish. The upper body is painted in Regatta Blue, a rich marine shade, while the lower body is painted in English White.Rolls-Royce Phantom RegattaThe hand-painted separation line echoes the point where a yacht's hull meets the water, creating a subtle nautical reference without overwhelming the design.AdvertisementAdvertisementCompleting the exterior are polished 22-inch disc wheels whose reflective surfaces are intended to recall the gleaming steel winches found aboard competitive racing yachts.A cabin designed around life at seaThe interior continues the maritime theme with a color palette inspired by a yacht under full sail. Navy Blue leather wraps the front cabin, representing deep coastal waters. At the same time, the rear passenger compartment is finished in Grace White, reflecting crisp sailcloth and the foamy wake trailing behind a boat.Details including contrast stitching, seat piping and the steering wheel combine both colors, while embroidered RR monograms appear in Turchese, a vibrant turquoise chosen to mirror the shallow waters along the English coastline.Rolls-Royce Phantom RegattaThe cabin also showcases an intricate combination of Piano Milori and Open Pore Royal Walnut veneers. Finished in satin across the Waterfall section, rear doors, and picnic tables, the woodwork demonstrates the level of craftsmanship expected from Rolls-Royce's Bespoke division.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe picnic tables alone required approximately 120 hours to complete. Designed to resemble the deck of a luxury yacht, each table features 16 individually crafted Royal Walnut planks sourced from the same section of timber to maintain a consistent grain. Each plank was carefully laid by hand from the center outward to create a symmetrical bookmatched pattern, while narrow strips of Black Bolivar wood replicate the appearance of traditional deck caulking.Bespoke artwork captures the movement of the seaOne of Phantom Regatta's defining features is a hand-painted Gallery artwork spanning the width of the dashboard. Known as Watercolor, the piece was created by a Rolls-Royce in-house artist using specially developed paints applied directly to an open-pore wooden surface.Rolls-Royce Phantom RegattaTo recreate the ever-changing motion of waves, the artist developed a new blending technique over two weeks, experimenting with multiple paint formulas and application methods before achieving the desired effect.Above the cabin, the Bespoke Starlight Headliner features 1,307 individually positioned fiber-optic lights arranged to represent the swirling tidal currents surrounding the Isle of Wight. The illuminated doors further enhance the cabin's atmosphere after dark.Hidden details link the car to GoodwoodAmong the commission's most discreet features are engraved geographic coordinates hidden inside the dashboard air vents. Visible only when the vents are tilted forward, the passenger-side vent displays the coordinates of Goodwood House, while the driver's side references the Home of Rolls-Royce.AdvertisementAdvertisementSeparated by less than a mile, the two locations quietly connect Phantom Regatta to the place where it was conceived and handcrafted.As with many Bespoke Rolls-Royce commissions, the smallest details carry the greatest meaning. Rather than relying on obvious nautical motifs, Phantom Regatta interprets Britain's sailing tradition through craftsmanship, material selection and subtle design cues, resulting in a highly personal expression of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended that reflects both its coastal inspiration and the marque's enduring commitment to bespoke luxury.This article was originally published on Forbes.com
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