Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair is a unique luxury car that has caught the attention of many due to its extraordinary design inspired by the beauty of the moon. The paint used on this one-off car is truly special, as it creates a rainbow holographic effect that is unlike anything seen before on a Rolls-Royce.
The idea behind the Lunaflair came from the Phantom Syntopia, a previous creation from the Rolls-Royce Bespoke division. The Spectre Lunaflair was commissioned by a customer who wanted a “light and luminous” version of the dark iridescent paint used on the Syntopia. The result is a bespoke holographic paint finish that will never be replicated on another Rolls-Royce.
The paint was inspired by the optical phenomenon of a lunar halo, which appears as a colorful circle of light around the moon. To achieve this effect, the paint required more than a year of experimentation. Seven layers of lacquer, including a specially formulated pearlescent coat infused with fine flakes of magnesium fluoride and aluminum, were applied to create a deep metallic effect that transforms into a rainbow technicolor under bright sunlight.
Complementing the rainbow finish is a Navy Blue interior with accents of Arctic White and Peony Pink. The owner also opted for the Starlight doors, which feature 4,796 individually hand-placed fiber-optic stars. However, it is noted that the Starlight headliner is a standard one, rather than a more unique design inspired by the moon or galaxy.
Rolls-Royce’s head of bespoke design, Martina Starke, expressed admiration for the diverse ideas that clients bring to their bespoke concepts. She mentioned the importance of drawing inspiration from materials, finishes, and themes seen in other commissions, which fosters a ‘virtuous circle’ of innovation and creativity within the team of Bespoke designers.
While the owner of the Spectre Lunaflair remains unknown, the left-hand drive car with U.S. side marker lights suggests that it may be headed to North America. The car is truly a work of art that showcases the limitless possibilities of bespoke design in the world of luxury automobiles.
