Rolls-Royce, the epitome of luxury and bespoke automotive craftsmanship, has introduced its latest masterpiece: the "Pearl Cullinan." This exceptional creation is a pearl-themed rendition of the renowned Cullinan SUV, crafted as a heartfelt 90th birthday gift for a fortunate father.
Commissioned in 2022, the Pearl Cullinan marks a significant milestone as the inaugural bespoke Rolls-Royce from the automaker's Private Office Dubai, a dedicated hub serving discerning customers in the Middle East.
The exterior of the Pearl Cullinan is a testament to meticulous attention to detail. It boasts an exclusive Pearl Rose paint finish, inspired by a pearl from the owner's private collection. This exclusive color is not on offer to other customers, making the Pearl Cullinan a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Achieving this exquisite finish required an astonishing 30 iterations, all meticulously tested on full-size body panels. These panels were carefully examined under specialized lamps to replicate the intense Middle Eastern sunlight, ensuring that the paint would gleam brilliantly under these conditions. In-depth ultra-violet testing was conducted to guarantee its longevity.
To add a touch of opulence, the exterior features a hand-painted Rose Gold pinstripe and boasts a rose gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and tread plates, elevating its visual elegance to new heights.
The interior of the Pearl Cullinan is a sanctuary of luxury. It showcases two distinct leather colors, Cashmere Gray for the front seats and Ardent Red for the rear seats. The choice of Ardent Red is a nod to the tradition of presenting pearls on a backdrop of this rich hue. The burr walnut wood veneer, adorning the cabin, draws inspiration from the wooden presentation boxes historically used to offer pearls to esteemed clients.
True to its name, the Pearl Cullinan sets a remarkable standard by featuring the most mother-of-pearl in any Rolls-Royce production car. Each rear picnic tabletop is adorned with an astonishing 1,351 separate pieces of meticulously chosen mother-of-pearl, all placed by hand to achieve perfection. The dashboard fascia showcases a mother-of-pearl inlay and, uniquely, the Arabic word for "father" in stainless steel. The dashboard clock is set within a mother-of-pearl surround, with a rose gold dial and hands. To add a celestial touch, the Starlight Headliner reflects the night sky as it appeared on the night the customer's father was born.
Creating one-of-a-kind vehicles is a tradition at Rolls-Royce. Recent examples include a pink Ghost designed for an internet personality and the extraordinary Phantom Syntopia, which took four years to complete due to its complexity.
For those with the means, Rolls-Royce offers the opportunity to create a completely unique car, unrelated to any existing model in their lineup. These coachbuilt specials exemplify the pinnacle of individualized automotive luxury, and the Pearl Cullinan is a shining testament to this tradition.