They called it puppy love – Rolls-Royce Spectre gets dog-inspired makeover

Rolls-Royce has created a bespoke version of its all-electric Spectre grand tourer inspired by its owners’ beloved pet.

The one-off creation, named Spectre Bailey, was developed via the Private Office New York – an invitation-only Rolls-Royce Bespoke space – and delivered by the team at its home in Goodwood.

Intended to reflect the “joyful life” the owners share with their Labrador-Golden Retriever Bailey, the Spectre features tributes inside and out to the four-legged companion.

The car is finished in an iridescent two-tone paintwork with both colours reserved exclusively for the commissioning owners. The lower portion is painted in “Beautiful Bailey”, a shade inspired by the fur on Bailey’s ear; while the upper section is finished in “Crystal Fusion”, which subtly changes tone depending on the light.

Along the shoulder line is a perfect recreation of Bailey’s paw print, picked out in Rose Gold to match the special Spirit of Ecstasy atop the grille. The paw print motif is picked out again in marquetry on the passenger side of the dashboard and appears engraved into the Rose Gold treadplates.

The interior of Spectre Bailey is wrapped in materials inspired by Bailey’s fur colour, with Moccasin and Crème Light leather, Dark Spice and Casden Tan accents, and a high-gloss Royal Walnut veneer.

The highlight of the car, however, is undoubtedly the marquetry portrait of Bailey in the “waterfall” space between the rear seats. The impressive realistic recreation of Bailey’s face took four months and more than 180 pieces of veneer to complete. In total nine different veneers in 22 different shades were used to bring the image to life, with four different veneers used for the tongue alone.

“For Rolls-Royce, one of the great joys of a Bespoke commission is becoming immersed in the client’s world and the unique story behind their vision,” commented Phil Fabre de la Grange, head of Bespoke.

“This is perfectly captured by Spectre Bailey, a charming commission that reaffirms that inspiration can come from anywhere. Our team was absolutely delighted to collaborate with our long-standing clients to bring this concept to life in a playful yet timeless manner, reflecting the special place Bailey holds in their hearts.”