Rolls-Royce has created three special edition Drophead Coupe’s in honour of the 2012 Olympic Games. The special edition versions of the convertible model were featured in the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games on Sunday night.
Specially created for the event, and for the first time since its creation in 1904, Rolls Royce replaced the traditional double R-R badges and the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy logo on the three Phantom Series II Drophead Coupés, to mark the end of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
The vehicles featured an English White exterior with special badging and self-centering wheel caps that had the Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Higher, Stronger) on them. Designers also added commemorative door sill plates identifying each car as ‘One of Three’, as well as a laurel wreath and torch on the steering wheel hub.
According to Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, “I am delighted that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars was invited to take part in celebrating the success of the Games and it is appropriate that we should recognize this occasion with a fitting tribute. These unique cars were hand built at the Home of Rolls Royce at Goodwood by our dedicated and passionate workforce and the whole team can take great pride in their part in making history for our company.”