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OXO showed the most expensive Rolls-Royce in history (Photo)
A car of extraordinary beauty and pomp was ordered in 1926 by businessman Clarence Gask, who wanted to please his wife. And the main requirement was that its salon had to exactly match the interiors of the Versailles Palace.
So much money was invested in improving the internal component that it turned out to be more expensive than the cost of the body and car components. For almost nine months, tapestry was created for the rear seats, naked cherubs were painted on the ceiling.
But the trim was not only luxurious. Decor elements and furniture were no less pretentious. For example, mahogany was used to decorate the bar cabinet, and gilded bronze was used for the clock. No less money was invested in porcelain vases and makeup tables.
An improved Rolls-Royce was delivered in 1927. It turns out that it took almost a year to transform the interior. The businessman's wife enjoyed the car after that for 10 years.
After that, the car became an example of the collection. First in the USA, then in Japan. And in 2002 he was restored and sent to the UK, where he is until now.
So much money was invested in improving the internal component that it turned out to be more expensive than the cost of the body and car components. For almost nine months, tapestry was created for the rear seats, naked cherubs were painted on the ceiling.
But the trim was not only luxurious. Decor elements and furniture were no less pretentious. For example, mahogany was used to decorate the bar cabinet, and gilded bronze was used for the clock. No less money was invested in porcelain vases and makeup tables.
An improved Rolls-Royce was delivered in 1927. It turns out that it took almost a year to transform the interior. The businessman's wife enjoyed the car after that for 10 years.
After that, the car became an example of the collection. First in the USA, then in Japan. And in 2002 he was restored and sent to the UK, where he is until now.