# Yacht-Inspired Luxury Coupes The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is the Most Expensive Car Ever Built By Michael Hines | Published 2017-05-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-sweptail References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/5/29/The-One-Off-Rolls-Royce-Sweptail-Was-Custom-Built-For-One-Very-Rich-Owner-7739413/) & [rolls-roycemotorcars](https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/en-GB/home.html) The [Rolls-Royce Sweptail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-tail-1) is many things, one-off and record-setter being two of them. The car was commissioned by a wealthy customer at a price of almost $13 million. It took four years to build, with the end result being a [one-of-a-kind luxury two-door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century). The Rolls-Royce Sweptail's unique look comes from its owners love of yachts and his fascination with the automaker's cars from the 1920s and 1930s. The Rolls-Royce Sweptail gets its atypical rear end from its owners love of yachts while its overall classic aesthetic was pulled from Rollers past. Unlike those classic cars, this one-off has a panoramic glass roof that runs the entire length of the car. Other awesome features include built-in luggage and laptop storage bins. Both the case and luggage are made from [leather-wrapped carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports), naturally. The Rolls-Royce Sweptail also has a champagne bar built into its center console that deploys at the push of a button. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Custom Cars:** Luxury car manufacturers can offer customized cars to discerning customers who want unique and personalized features in their vehicles, opening up opportunities for boutique luxury customization services. - **Aesthetic Inspiration From Other Industries:** Other luxury industries can inspire new designs and features in high-end cars, providing opportunities for cross-industry collaboration and innovation. - **Innovative Car Features:** Luxury car manufacturers can incorporate unique and luxurious features, such as built-in luggage storage and champagne bars, to create unforgettable driving experiences and differentiate themselves from competitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Automotive:** Luxury car manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for exclusive and customized vehicles, offering one-of-a-kind cars for wealthy and discerning customers. - **Yacht Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of yachts and other luxury watercraft can explore opportunities to collaborate with automakers to incorporate yacht-inspired design elements and luxury features in custom cars. - **Luxury Travel:** Luxury travel companies can partner with luxury car manufacturers to offer high-end transportation options, featuring bespoke design and innovative on-board amenities like in-car champagne bars and built-in storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pearl-Themed Droptop Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-tail-1.md) - [Ultra-Luxury Super-Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolls-royce.md) - [Luxe Wood-Accented Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-amethyst-droptail.md) - [Premium Automobile Droptail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-cabinotiers-armillary-tourbillon.md) - [Minimalist Luxury Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-concept.md) - [Moon Halo-Inspired Premium Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectre-lunaflair.md) - [Bespoke Cherry Blossom Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-phantom-cherry-blossom.md) - [Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo-m5-superyacht.md) - [Dark-Themed Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Dark-Themed-Luxury-cars.md)