One of one ‘The Who’ Rolls-Royce Wraith for sale

There is something wonderfully ironic about a band that is famous to leave a Rolls-Royce at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool with a Rolls-Royce in honor of them. On the other hand, few manufacturers are just as synonymous with Rock and Roll as rolls; Neither rejoice in the association so enthusiastically. The story about Keith Moon who takes a role for a dip in a holiday hostel is almost certainly not true (the drummer himself told Rolling Stone that it was a continental of Lincoln), but that did not prevent the manufacturer from celebrating the myth through an old ghost in a British Lido last month.

A decade ago it went even bigger with the ‘inspired by British music’ series, a Rolls-Royce collaboration with British music legends to create nine tailor-made cars celebrating their estates. Each vehicle is designed in collaboration with the artist, with personal accents that reflect their musical journey. Other recipients were Sir Ray Davies from The Kinks and Status Quo’s Francis Rossi, although Roger Daltry was honored with two: one dedicated to Tommy, the other who paid tribute to the WHO.

The latter is this, finished in lyrical copper. The Arctic White and Dark Spice interior offers a stunning contrast with the outside, while subtle nods to the tire are spread everywhere. The iconic Roundel logo of the WHO appears and there are discreet references to the lyrics of the band embedded in the design. Perhaps the most brilliant, there is even a nod to their instrument-smashing anti-threules, although this is not fortunately that a toffee hammer is taken to the spirit of ecstasy.

The point is of course that this was really a one-off Affaire IS-it was originally auctioned for a good goal and even if we admit that it was built with the memorabilia-mixture, mainly in mind, you still get a two-door swraith under the Wraith, which means that 632hp has been added to all the usual V12 V12. Moreover, the seller says that the car is ‘0067 that’ registration will retain, which is probably worth a few Bob on his own merits.

This is useful because £ 165,000 is a lot for a seven -year -old Wraith, even with the origin. For that money you could have a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, a dissolute V12-driven car that would certainly have approved Moon. But you will never see another example like this, clear, and with 2,500 miles on the clock it is hardly inserted. Moreover, of course, the location of the model in the range that is now included by the fully electric ghost, there is no chance that Rolls-Royce will repeat the trick.

The catch, as with all these things, is that it is almost too unique to use. Are you really going to risk a rogue trolley in Waitrosis in a car with the texts of Roger Daltrey stitched in the headrests? This reluctance probably explains the low mileage and the suggestion that the car is ‘as new’. But we will not be fooled again by thinking that another example could come. Everyone who wants to make a real-world splash in a real Rolls-Royce needs should not look further.