Monday marked the first day of a new chapter for Formula 1’s seven-time world champion driver, Lewis Hamilton. Though word of Lewis’ movement to Maranello is old news at this point, his arrival at Ferrari’s headquarters at Via Enzo Ferrari 27 is definitely noteworthy. And, the official photo from Scuderia Ferrari HP shows a finely tailored Lewis standing next to an equally fine Ferrari F40 that is reportedly Hamilton’s favorite Ferrari. Nice flex.
At Ferrari, the “First Day” practice for new drivers is a bit of a tradition, seeing Hamilton head to the Fiorano house and pit garage, Enzo Ferrari’s historic office, a meeting with team management and Piero Ferrari, not to mention all the departments of the team. Technical meetings and briefings begin tomorrow. Undoubtedly, Ferrari is a marque steeped in heritage, and these traditions are part of the experience.
“There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Scuderia Ferrari HP driver, is one of those days. I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today,” says Hamilton. “Today we start a new chapter in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.“
Ultimately, we’re curious if Hamilton follows another Ferrari tradition. Last week we reported on a very special car that was the first company car for the only other seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher. Ahead of Schumacher’s first season with Ferrari, he’d ordered a very special 355 GTS tailored to his specifications. RM Sotheby’s currently is planning to sell the car in the very near future (MORE HERE).
So, will Lewis Hamilton spec his own tailored Ferrari company car? We know outgoing Ferrari F1 driver Carolos Sainz did, and we’re eager to see what Sir Lewis dreams up.
What: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Targa “Blueberry” Reimagined by Singer Color: Blue Blood (unknown) Chassis #: WP0BB2963MS440455 Mileage: 49 miles (at time of listing) since restoration Estimated Price: Inquire CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Undisclosed Location, USA Listing:Link
Why we love it:
You don’t see a lot of Targas in the 911 world, and that goes for 911s reimagined by Singer as well. Yes, they do happen and make a compelling case for open-top motoring without the chassis flex of a full-blown roadster. When they’ve been reimagined as a fully-blown Singer Commission, that case becomes even more compelling.
If chassis flex is a concern, it’s also worth sharing that before reimagining a Targa shell, the team at Singer seam weld the chassis for added rigidity.
This car, known simply as “Blueberry”, is painted a color known as Blue Blood, with Deep Orange on the brake rotors, Carrera stripes and other accent details. Inside, the cockpit was specified with Orange and Dark Navy leather with carbon bucket seats and custom details throughout the interior. Its 4.0-liter flat six was specced with RS+ cams and titanium exhaust, the suspension from Öhlins and the brakes from Brembo.
The car is available through private sales at Broad Arrow. Check it out via the link above.
The Audi Forum Neckarsulm is home base for Audi exclusive, boasting a large showroom of some of the latest and craziest capabilities of Audi’s in-house tailor. In as much, the Audi Deutschland Facebook Page is generally on the spot to share a brief gallery of the more noteworthy entries to this very special showroom. This month, it’s the latest RS e-tron GT performance with striking Azure Purple Pearl (azurepurpleperleffekt; metallic; 8Q6; Audi).
Azure Purple isn’t a common purple from Audi, not like Merlin Purple or Velvet Purple that we tend to see a lot more often. Here, it’s paired the Bicolor Audi exclusive design package interior in black and Calendula Yellow.
Opposites on the color spectrum, purple and yellow are always a striking combination. The pairing is a bold statement, and one that looks particularly good when combined with the RS e-tron GT performance’s optional forged carbon fiber trim on the exterior.
It looks like the Facebook post in question isn’t set up for embedding and sharing. We’ve added each of the photos below. Also find them at Audi Deutschland’s Facebook Page and make sure to give them a follow.
Neither a North American operating brand nor a marque with much in the way of a factory tailoring program, we normally don’t cover news by Renault. However, in this case we feel the need to hat tip their UK press department. Pushing color in an increasingly grey world of new cars should always be celebrated.
Begin press release:
Brighten up ‘Grey UK’! Renault urges Britain’s car buyers to embrace the joie de vivre and put grey in the shade by making yellow and green 2025’s must-have colours
69% of Brits claim colour has a positive impact on their mood
But grey remains the most popular car colour choice in 2024 – for seventh year in a row
Car maker Renault aims to bring joy to the roads with the introduction of the eye-catching Renault 5 in Pop Yellow! and Pop Green!
One-in-five (20%) of motorists are already playing the ‘Yellow Car’ game
All-new electric supermini – Top Gear’s Car of the Year, Best Car of the Year and The Car of the Year – is available to order now, priced from £22,995
[source: Renault, UK]
Car buyers are being urged to add a dash of colour to Britain’s streets this January after it was revealed that grey was the most popular new car colour for a seventh year in a row in 2024.
The call for the new car buying public to be brighter and bolder in their car colour choices, and brighten up ‘Grey UK’, comes after a survey by car maker Renault* revealed that:
69% of Brits claim colour has a positive impact on their mood
More than two-fifths (43%) of Brits associate bright colours with happiness
The words most associated with bright colours according to respondents include happiness (43%), bold (35%) and joy (34%)
A fifth (20%) of Brits say seeing a brightly coloured car on the road makes them smile
1 in 7 (14%) respondents think the drivers of a brightly coloured car must have a fun personality
The 2024 car colour data, complied by industry body the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), revealed that grey had topped the new car colour chart for an incredible seventh year in a row, confirming the majority of Brits prefer to stick to a monochrome colour when it comes to choosing their car.
But in a bid to break the greyscale’s stranglehold, the Renault 5 was put on sale last week, headlined by two eye-catching colour options, Yellow Pop! and Green Pop!
“Britons are famously conservative when it comes to choosing car colours, but with the launch of Renault 5 with the option of our two Pop! colours we plan to bring some joie de vivre to the UK’s roads, with our research showing that by adding some colour we will also bring joy and positivity to people,” said Adam Wood, Managing Director of Renault UK.
The all-electric R5 is a modern reimagining of the legendary original, which was produced between 1972 and 1985, with 5.5 million cars sold globally. Thanks to its combination of eye-catching design, latest technology and a keen price starting from just £22,995 it was recently voted Top Gear Car of the Year, Best Car of the Year and – just last week – Car of the Year 2025, judged by a jury of 60 leading automotive journalists from across 23 European countries.
Adding another dimension to the fun a brightly coloured car can bring to the public roads, across its four-year journey from concept car through to production car, R5 has been presented in Pop Yellow!, prompting many to eagerly anticipate the potential for the famous ‘Yellow Car’ game – which has its roots in the rapeseed oil trade from more than 400 years ago – to ramp up once cars start hitting the UK roads from April.
Renault’s survey also revealed that one in five (20%) of people play the game on a road trip, suggesting that the colour can be a great source of fun for other road users as well as the owner. Despite this, until now almost two-thirds (65%) of Brits say they have never owned a yellow car.
The Renault 5 is available to order now (and is also available in Artic White, Diamond Black and Midnight Blue for those preferring a more traditional colour palette), with more details available at Renault.co.uk.
*The research for Renault 5 was carried out online by Opinion Matters throughout 31.12.2024-02.01.2025 amongst a panel resulting in 2,000 UK adults (18+) responding. All research conducted adheres to the MRS Codes of Conduct (2010) in the UK and ICC/ESOMAR World Research Guidelines. Opinion Matters is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act (1998).
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ABOUT RENAULT Renault, a historic mobility brand and pioneer of electric vehicles in Europe, has always developed innovative vehicles. With the ‘Renaulution’ strategic plan, Renault has embarked on an ambitious, value-generating transformation moving towards a more competitive, balanced and electrified range. Its ambition is to embody modernity and innovation in technology, energy and mobility services in the automotive industry and beyond.
KAMM creates the ultimate lightweight 912c sports car with classic looks, incredible dynamics, and daily driver usability
Latest 912c brings a soft-window Targa to the KAMM family, using the proven Semi-Carbon 912c specification to create an exhilarating open sports car
Carbon fibre construction at core of lightweight philosophy resulting in sub-800kg weight
Launch model features KAMM produced roof rack and surfboard finished in Tangerine
[source: KAMMManufaktur]
Budapest, Hungary – KAMManufaktur is officially launching its 912c Targa, a car with all the lightweight purity expected from KAMM, but with the much sought-after soft-window Targa body.
The KAMM 912c has become renowned around the world for its light weight, high-quality build, classic looks and exhilarating performance. In a world of ever-increasing electronic driver management, the KAMM 912c allows owners to take back control and enjoy a truly analogue driving experience.
Now well into manufacturing and delivering KAMM 912c cars around the world, founder Miklos Kazmer faced one returning question – will there ever be an open-roof version? Kazmer is well known for his unwavering commitment to retaining authenticity in every car he creates and so, if there was to be an open 912c it had to be a soft-window Targa.
In the mid-sixties, the US was considering banning convertible cars for safety reasons. In the end it didn’t happen, but the decision was made to fit a roll-hoop to the 912 together with a removable central roof section and rear window. With a glass rear window being made an option from 1967, the soft-window Targa is the true original, open 912.
“The KAMM 912c is now being built for clients all around the world, from the US to Australia and mainland Europe to the Far East,” says Kazmer. “Many potential clients live in areas blessed with great weather and want to experience all a KAMM has to offer. With that in mind I created the KAMM 912c Targa. Based on the soft-window Targa, it retains classically original looks but is every inch a true KAMM.”
To celebrate the launch of the 912c Targa, a special one-off version has been created and is available for sale.
This exclusive launch model will be created using an original 1968 soft window 912 Targa (an original EU car, with Belgian papers), meticulously restored and re-engineered to KAMM Semi-Carbon specification and finished in period Tangerine paintwork with a tobacco leather interior and Porsche Pasha inserts.
To give the car a unique look it is fitted with KAMM aluminium steel lookalike wheels, Cibie spot lights, a KAMM carbon roof rack and a very special KAMM surfboard. The interior also comes with a host of discretely fitted standard features, including a high-quality audio system.
“I wanted to launch the KAMM 912c Targa with a one-off model,” says Kazmer. “As with all KAMM cars, the 912c Targa will be equally at home on the street as it is the track, and what better way to enjoy life than a fast drive to the beach in a soft-window KAMM 912c Targa, ready for a day of fun and relaxation.“
As with the 912c coupe, every donor car is carefully restored and re-engineered to perfection, creating the perfect base template on which to build the KAMM 912c Targa.
Based on the Semi-Carbon 912c the Targa’s panels are made in-house from carbon fibre, as is the iconic rollover hoop with its famous Targa badge. As well as using carbon fibre for the body panels, wing mirrors and seat backs, the windows are manufactured from lightweight, scratch-proof Lexan polycarbonate.
KAMM engineers have spent hundreds of hours discreetly reinforcing the body, using the latest automotive technology, to provide the required rigidity when driving enthusiastically. An FIA specification roll-cage can also be fitted, if required.
As with all KAMM models, the original 1.6-litre, air-cooled engine is increased to 2.0 litres and every component benefits from the team’s obsessive attention to detail. Power is upgraded to 185hp with torque of 205Nm but in line with its everyday character, 170Nm of torque is available from as low as 2,000rpm. Its five-speed dogleg transmission has a choice of short, long or touring gearing. The short-shifter itself has been designed and engineered by KAMM and connects to a Porsche hydraulic racing clutch before power is sent to a limited-slip differential.
As with all KAMM models, every 912c Targa will be built to the owners chosen specification, with unlimited paint and interior options and a number of technical specification and styling options to choose from.
The exclusive, launch edition KAMM 912c Targa is available at €395,000 with delivery available to anywhere in the world.
2025 build slots for bespoke KAMM 912c and KAMM 912c Targa are available now.
KAMM 912c Targa Specifications Body:
Original bodywork fully restored by KAMM
KAMM Sem-Carbon specification including carbon fibre front hood, front wings, doors, front bumper and splitter, rear decklid, rear bumper and numerous interior, structural and engine parts
Lightweight windows manufactured from hardened, scratchproof Lexan polycarbonate
Carbon fibre wing mirrors created by KAMM based on the famous Talbot 3000
Performance-oriented aerodynamic underfloor covering and front splitter
Option of full bolt-in roll cage to FIA specifications
Engine:
KAMM engineered 2.0 litre air-cooled 616 4-cylinder engine 185hp at 6,500rpm and 205Nm at 5,200rpm. 7,200rpm redline
170Nm of torque available as low as 2,000rpm
Individual throttle bodies
Bespoke intake and exhaust primaries
Reduced friction from revised cooling blades
KAMM airbox with active valve connections
Exhaust:
Bespoke performance exhaust
Exhaust engineered to allow full flow or operate in quiet mode
Gearbox:
Original 901 5-speed dogleg gearbox upgraded by KAMM to provide a reassuringly precise shift feel
Three gearing patterns: short, long and touring
Linkage and short shifter developed by KAMM
ZF limited slip differential
Porsche hydraulic racing clutch
Electrics:
Wire harness and connectors developed to motorsport specification
Electronic control unit by SCS with two modes for daily driving or performance and track
Power Distribution Module
Smiths gauges produced to KAMM specification
175 amp alternator developed by WOS Performance
Interior:
Choice of racing or touring carbon fibre seats
Range of FIA specification belts and harnesses available
Fusina Racing steering wheel
Comfort features include electric air-conditioning, lightweight carpeting, and a sound system with Morel speakers
Comfort options include heated seats
Suspension and brakes:
TracTive bespoke semi-active front and rear coilover suspension
Brembo brakes with ventilated discs and hydraulic handbrake
Wheel options:
Classic design with steel-look aluminium wheels in R15/R16 J6
Replica 917 style carbon 360 wheels in R15/6.5
Iconic three-piece 917 style wheels in R15 J7
About KAMMManufaktur Founded by Miklós Kázmér in Budapest, Hungary, KAMM focuses solely on the 912 sports car produced between 1965-1969. Renowned for being the lightest of all the road-going 911/912s, but with a better balance than a typical 911, the 912 may not be an obvious choice for a restomod, but its slim, simple lines, outstanding handling and iconic 4-cylinder engine makes the 912 the perfect choice for a KAMM creation.
The KAMM 912c is an exquisitely engineered, beautifully built, modern take on the 60s sports car icon. In an age where electronics take over many of the driver inputs, the KAMM 912c offers something different in the world of restomods in that it maintains the charm of a 1960s racer, with sensitive updates, instead of trying to completely modernise the 912 driving experience.
KAMM improves on perfection, without compromise, building on existing greatness to create the KAMM 912c. Taking an original 912, KAMM engineers restore every donor car to perfection, providing the perfect basis for a bespoke creation. Steel is replaced with carbon, seamlessly blended without trace, ensuring flawless fit and finish.
KAMM engineers enhance the chassis, brakes suspension, wheels and tyres and replace all original elements with brand new, factory parts including lights, fixings, and rubbers.
Though practically a brand-new company, INEOS and its tactile Grenadier lineup continue to make strides. Today, it’s the sharing of a first product from their Arcane Works division, which in INEOS speak is the name of their in-house tailoring service.
What you see here is the Grenadier Detour. According to a post by INEOS on their social channels, the Detour is a limited-edition model created by Arcane Works. It features an 18-inch forged alloy wheel design we’ve not yet seen before on their existing model range. Inside, there’s a leather interior in a tan named Sahara Sand featuring unique V pattern embroidery.
On the outside is also-new Squall Green metallic paint. It’s unclear at this time whether all Grenadier Detours will be painted Squall Green or not.
Singer Vehicle Design has shared their latest reimagined Porsche 911, and it’s built to the firm’s now-sold-out and original Classic formula. Dubbed the “North Salem Commission”, this coupe features and understated specification for a more quintessentially classic appearance.
The paint color on the North Salem Commission is paint-to-sample Midnight Blue Metallic. It’s unclear if this is Porsche’s own Midnight Blue Metallic or not, so we’re not going to include our usual code designators simply because we don’t want to mislead. However, the color does look close to Porsche’s, and you can find more photos and information on that over on Porsche Club of America’s Rennbow website.
Inside, the orange/cognac hued leather is listed as Baseball Glove with perforated seat centers and square weave carpets.
For drivetrain, the car features Singer’s naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six with power sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
Details on the car, along with these photos in original format can be found on their Facebook Page.
Save the date! Goodwood is pleased to announce its jam-packed 2025 calendar of events as we head into the new year.
[source: Goodwood, photo: Singer Vehicle Design]
Start your engines!
82nd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport – Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April Kicking-off Goodwood’s motorsport event season, the 82nd Members’ Meeting takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April. The Motor Circuit springs to life as Goodwood’s most passionate enthusiasts – Members and Fellows of the Goodwood Road Racing Club – come together for a weekend of thrilling racing, delicious food, and a spectacular party on Saturday.
Members and Fellows of the Goodwood Road Racing Club also have their very own calendar of exclusive events and driving tours including:
Goodwood Regional Drive – Sunday 9 March – explore the scenic roads of the South Downs in your own car.
Summer Ball – Thursday 10 July – celebrate the Festival of Speed in style with fine wine, delicious food, live music and fireworks.
Peak District Regional Drive – Sunday 27 July – get together with like-minded members to enjoy your car on some of the best roads in the UK.
Fellowship Track Day – Monday 28 July – enjoy a high-octane fun-fuelled day at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit in your own car.
Go Karting – Friday 1 August – go head-to-head against other teams with a range of prizes on offer.
Christmas Ball – Friday 4 December – the highlight of the winter social calendar hosted at Goodwood House with an incredible firework display and three-course meal followed by a live band.
Anyone can join the Fellowship – which can also be gifted – further information is available here. Tickets for the 82nd Members’ Meeting start from £106 at goodwood.com.
Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard – Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 July An unparalleled weekend for thrill-seekers, the Festival of Speed returns in July as the world’s greatest drivers, riders, teams, cars and bikes stage one of the greatest events in the summer calendar. Fans can expect to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in motorsport – and beyond – at the ultimate summer garden party held in the beautiful parkland of Goodwood House. The adrenaline-packed weekend is truly an intoxicating celebration of the world’s most glamorous sport with revving engines, exclusive debuts and premieres and a few famous faces.
The Festival of Speed is a great day out for all the family as under 12s go free at Goodwood’s motorsport events, and a half price Young Person ticket is available for those aged between 13 and 21. Tickets for the Festival of Speed start from £67 at goodwood.com.
Goodwood Revival – Friday 12 – Sunday 14 September For fans of all things vintage, the Goodwood Revival returns in September, bringing together beautiful classic cars and vintage fashion as we recreate the glamour of the Goodwood Motor Circuit’s heyday from 1948 to 1966. A truly immersive experience, visitors can enjoy everything from spectacular Spitfire flypasts to fabulous Best Dressed fashion, a retro drive-in cinema and live music. Whether you’re a vintage enthusiast, an admirer of classic cars or looking for a great day out with family and friends, the Goodwood Revival promises a weekend of exceptional entertainment with a star-studded line-up of faces across the motorsport and vintage lifestyle community guaranteed.
Tickets for the Goodwood Revival start from £75 at goodwood.com.
Breakfast Clubs – Sunday 4 May, Sunday 1 June, Sunday 22 June, Sunday 3 August Goodwood’s free Breakfast Clubs take place over four summer Sundays, each with a different theme. Crowds flock to the Motor Circuit, giving visitors the chance to get up close and personal with an amazing array of cars – completely free of charge.
Taxed and Tasty – Sunday 4 May – celebrating the exceptional vehicles made after 1 January 1985 to the present day. It’s not just the Goodwood bacon rolls that will be tasty; this event will showcase an exciting range of cars—from quirky to extraordinary.
Super Sunday – Sunday 1 June – from jaw-dropping Bugattis and legendary Lamborghinis to blisteringly fast Ferraris, Super Sunday is a true celebration of speed and luxury.
GRRC Sunday – Sunday 22 June – offering a morning dedicated to celebrating the club’s members. This exclusive Breakfast Club will showcase an eclectic and remarkable collection of cars and bikes from the GRRC lineup – join the GRRC to be part of the action.
Classic Sunday – Sunday 3 August – the beloved Classic Sunday returns, spotlighting cars registered before 1 January 1985. This year, we’ll celebrate 100 years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, 75 years of the Aston Martin DB2, 60 years of the DB6, and 55 years of the iconic Range Rover.
All attendees require a pre-booked entry ticket which will be available in March 2025 here.
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Dates for your diary: Goodwood’s 2025 Event Season
Event
Date
Location
82nd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April 2025
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Season Opener
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 May 2025
Goodwood Racecourse
Taxed and Tasty Breakfast Club
Sunday 4 May 2025
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Goodwoof
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 May 2025
The Kennels
May Festival
Friday 23 & Saturday 24 May 2025
Goodwood Racecourse
Super Sunday Breakfast Club
Sunday 1 June 2025
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Three Friday Nights presented by Degen Distillery
Friday 6, Friday 13 & Friday 20 June 2025
Goodwood Racecourse
Family Race Day
Sunday 8 June 2025
Goodwood Racecourse
GRRC Sunday Breakfast Club *GRRC only
Sunday 22 June 2025
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard
Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 July 2025
Goodwood Park
Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar
Tuesday 29 July – Saturday 2 August 2025
Goodwood Racecourse
Classic Sunday Breakfast Club
Sunday 3 August 2025
Goodwood Motor Circuit
August Bank Holiday Racing
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 August 2025
Goodwood Racecourse
Autumn Racing
Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 24 September 2025
Goodwood Racecourse
Goodwood Revival
Friday 12 – Sunday 14 September 2025
Goodwood Motor Circuit
Season Finale
Sunday 12 October 2025
Goodwood Racecourse
Book now to enjoy savings with early bird pricing Customers can save on admission tickets in our early bird windows. Terms and conditions apply.
Family discounts – children go free! A great day out for all the family, under 12s go free at Goodwood’s motorsport events and Goodwoof, with a half price Young Person ticket available for those aged between 13 and 21. Dogs go free at Goodwoof.
Under 18s also go free at all Goodwood horseracing fixtures (except Three Friday Nights where Junior tickets are available).
All of Goodwood’s Breakfast Clubs are free to attend with a pre-booked ticket (available in March).
Food and Drink From trendy bars and a multitude of food outlets, visitors can choose from a wide selection of places to eat and drink across Goodwood’s events, whether you opt to bring your own picnic or experience exquisite dining in one of our hospitality areas.
Getting to Goodwood Sit back, relax and enjoy! Our motorsport and horseracing events are served by regular shuttle bus services to and from Chichester Station.
Further information about the 2025 events will be released in the coming months. Tickets can be purchased now at goodwood.com or by calling the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
About Goodwood Goodwood Estate is England’s greatest sporting estate set in 11,000 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside. Seat of the Dukes of Richmond since 1697, it is renowned for creating exceptional experiences and world-class sporting events, as well as hosting some of the largest and most anticipated occasions in the British social calendar: Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar, Goodwood Revival and Goodwoof.
Alongside Goodwood’s rich history sits an estate-wide culture of protecting and promoting sustainability, creativity, and the environment. The diverse portfolio of businesses includes one of the largest lowland organic farms in Europe; a famous Battle of Britain airfield and aerodrome; a racecourse; a historic motor circuit; two golf courses; one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country; The Kennels members’ clubhouse; ten-bedroom luxury retreat, Hound Lodge; self-catering holiday cottages, The Pheasantry, Peach Tree and Crab Apple; Goodwood Hotel and Health Club; the Goodwood Education Centre; the award-winning sustainable restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef and, of course, Goodwood House.
Rolls-Royce recently dropped basic color and specification from the Cullinan Series II and Black Badge Cullinan Series II global media drive held in Ibiza back in June. Alas, we weren’t on that drive, but we are able to share the basic color information in order to help inspire those ordering Rolls-Royces of their own, or considering Rolls-Royce hues in build specifications from other manufacturers.
We’ve been adding each car in our Color Check over the last few weeks. Next up is this Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II christened ‘Pioneer’. It’s finished in Twilight Purple Pearl II (twilightpurple; pearl uni; 4E1K / F48 / K9C; Rolls-Royce).
There’s no doubt that a deep medium purple like Twilight Purple Pearl is a bold choice on such an opulent car as the Cullinan. It will be noticed everywhere it goes, with no chance of stealth or flying under the radar. It is an unquestionably rich hue.
Rolls-Royce didn’t detail the rest of the spec on ‘Pioneer’, but it’s clear the multi-tone purple interior is as bold as the exterior.
Rolls-Royce recently dropped basic color and specification from the Cullinan Series II and Black Badge Cullinan Series II global media drive held in Ibiza back in June. Alas, we weren’t on that drive, but we are able to share the basic color information in order to help inspire those ordering Rolls-Royces of their own, or considering Rolls-Royce hues in build specifications from other manufacturers.
We’ve been adding each car in our Color Check over the last few weeks. Next up is this Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II christened ‘Protagonist’. It’s finished in Monteverde (scalaredmetallic; metallic uni; R97; Rolls-Royce).
Though not officially sited, the deep red of Rolls-Royce’s Scale Red Metallic is spot-on similar to the trademark red carpets and curtains that adorn the interior of Milan’s Teatro Alla Scala that dates back to 1778.
It is said that reconstruction of the Scala theatre began with an unusual concert amidst the wreckage, with the orchestra seated in front of the curtain and the audience seated on ordinary chairs. The theatre was rapidly rebuilt and was reopened less than three years later on May 11, 1946.
Could that be the reason this Rolls-Royce has been christened ‘Protagonist’? That’s unclear, but it makes for a great story paying a nod to European history that is not so black and white as this Cullinan’s interior.
