Rolls-Royce is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with three exclusive cars finished in red, white, and blue. The British luxury brand has created a Bohemian Red Cullinan, an English White Phantom and an Iguazu Blue Ghost to mark the milestone (via The Manual). Each one was handcrafted at Rolls-Royce’s home in Goodwood, England, before being unveiled in Washington, D.C.
Rolls-Royce says each car is meant to represent a different part of the American spirit. The red Cullinan stands for strength, courage, and entrepreneurship, while the white Phantom reflects the country’s founding ideals and pursuit of excellence. Completing the trio, the blue Ghost symbolises innovation, optimism, and open horizons.
Rolls-Royce is marking Independence Day in the only way it really could, with a bespoke collection inspired by the colours of the Stars and Stripes. The brand has used three of its most recognisable models to give the tribute a more polished, luxury-focused feel.
The cars were unveiled at the residence of the British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Christian Turner KCMG, in Washington, D.C. That setting gives the whole thing a slightly unexpected diplomatic edge, especially for a British brand celebrating a very American milestone.
Rolls-Royce may not be the first name people think of when it comes to July 4, but the company does have strong ties to the US. America is Rolls-Royce’s largest global market, and the brand says more bespoke commissions are delivered to US customers than anywhere else.
There is also some history behind the connection. The United States is the only country outside Britain to have manufactured Rolls-Royce cars, with a factory operating in Springfield, Massachusetts, during the early 20th century.
More recently, Rolls-Royce opened a Private Office in New York, giving high-profile American clients a dedicated space to work directly with the brand’s designers on bespoke commissions.
So while a red, white, and blue Rolls-Royce trio may sound unusual at first, it actually makes sense. The US has long been a key market for Rolls-Royce, making the patriotic tribute easier to understand.