Rolls-Royce Celebrates History Of Rugby With Special Wraith

The team at Rolls-Royce Bespoke, the automaker’s official personalization department, has been hard at work turning out new versions, with each aimed to honor things such as film, music, and fashion. Charles Rolls and Sir Henry Royce built the automotive company based on the idea of pushing boundaries, and William Webb Ellis broke the rules of soccer to create rugby in 1823, running with the ball in his hands. He was a student at Warwickshire’s Rugby School, where a plaque on their field commemorates the beginning of a new sport.

Since 1871, a red rose has been emblazoned on players’ shirts, supposedly appearing after the Rugby School got permission from Queen Elizabeth I to include her emblem on its crest. This is the same color found on the shirts of those who attend Rugby School. The finishing external touch is a set of 21-inch double-spoke alloy wheels to suggest muscularity.

The most recognisable symbol of English rugby has been crafted into the interior. Like the vehicle , each ball was embroidered by the craftspeople at Rolls-Royce to ensure a flawless match. Each headrest features an embroidered red rose, with Hotspur Red continuing the theme onto the dashboard accent panel, seat and door piping. The primary interior colour is Seashell contrasted with Navy Blue.

Rolls Royce has also commissioned rugby ball makers Gilbert to create a limited number of balls mimicking the Hotspur Red and Seashell colour of the Wraith’s interior. The infotainment screen cover also features a rose motif, this time in contrasting, polished silver veneer to stand out against the black.

“This truly unique Wraith emphasizes vision and individuality, inspired by the role it plays within a team”, said James Crichton, regional director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Europe, in a statement.

“History of Rugby” is a stunning coupe in English White, with details throughout that pay tribute to one of England’s most popular sports.

Pricing should be somewhere between a high qualify rugby ball and a trip to the moon.