Rolls-Royce Sweptail Priced at $13 Million Becomes the Most Expensive Rolls-Royce Ever

In a rare move, Rolls-Royce has produced a vehicle named Sweptail for a specific customer, making it the most expensive Rolls-Royce in history at a price of $13 million. The design and construction of this car took about four years, and according to some media reports, it is currently the most expensive car ever made by this British company, which is now managed by BMW of Germany. The Sweptail is based on the famous Phantom model and has drawn inspiration from some of the company's vintage models from the 1930s as well as luxury yachts. This car features a 12-cylinder engine with a capacity of 6700 cc, producing 453 horsepower. The large front grille is made from a special aluminum alloy, with the vehicle's license plate number engraved on it. The roof of the car slopes uniformly towards the rear, reducing its height. The panoramic roof, made entirely of glass and curved, is considered visually stunning by some experts. Information about the owner of this vehicle has not been disclosed, but media speculate that he is a well-known car collector who purchases unique cars to increase their value over time. The design and construction of this product appear to have been risky for Rolls-Royce, as the company has stated it is unlikely to allow such extensive customer involvement in the design process in the future. Some of the wealthy customer's requests were so challenging that Rolls-Royce had to use a new technical team to meet them. This Rolls-Royce product, of which only one unit has been made, is a long two-door car with many unusual body lines and interior designs. The rear sections of the car are inspired by models from the 1920s and 1930s. This car has a right-hand drive, suggesting that its owner likely resides in a country where cars are driven on the left side of the road. Besides being the most expensive Rolls-Royce model, it could also be the most expensive new car in the world, priced several times higher than a Bugatti Veyron. Last fall, the last Ferrari LaFerrari sold for seven million dollars. Ferrari managed to sell this car at an auction for that price, with the proceeds reportedly going to support recent earthquake victims in Italy. Ferrari's initial plan was to produce 499 LaFerraris, but the 500th was made as a charity effort for the recent earthquake in Italy and auctioned off. The sale of this car for seven million dollars comes at a time when Ferrari has sold other LaFerraris for around 1.5 million dollars. The Rolls-Royce Sweptail and the last LaFerrari now hold the record for the most expensive new cars in the world. However, both still fall short of the most expensive cars in history. In 2014, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO set a world record for the highest auction price at 38 million dollars, with only 39 units ever made. Nevertheless, it seems that the Rolls-Royce Sweptail will appreciate in value over time, potentially breaking the record for the most expensive car in history.