Rolls-Royce Has Created A Unique Phantom With An Unusual Interior Finish

• 22.09.2026, 17:59

It took more than nine months to complete the work on a single piece.

Rolls-Royce has unveiled a unique, custom-built Phantom Hummingbird. The car’s standout feature is its abalone shell trim—a material the company has used for the first time in its wood inlays, according to Autoblog.

The iridescent material shifts in hue from blue to green depending on the lighting. It is meant to resemble the plumage of a hummingbird, which serves as the interior’s central motif. Rolls-Royce explains the choice of this bird as a symbol of joy, resilience, and the ability to find beauty in everyday things.

Working with abalone proved challenging due to its thickness and fragility. Rolls-Royce specialists developed a new manufacturing process and tested six different methods before finding the right one. This took more than nine months.

“Each shell element is first laser-cut with a small margin, and then manually adjusted until the seams disappear completely,” writes Autoblog.

The rear tables feature hummingbirds assembled from 53 pieces of mother-of-pearl and abalone. Another 84 pieces were used in the decorative panel between the seats. Finishing these pieces alone took more than 45 hours.

On the outside, the Phantom features a two-tone paint scheme in Wildberry and White Sands, while the interior is complemented by natural wood and leather trim.

The car is equipped with the familiar 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 engine and is a one-of-a-kind model. Rolls-Royce has not disclosed the price.
“This is a truly exclusive car,” the publication notes.