- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars returns to Monterey Car Week 2026, welcoming clients to its exclusive private Villa overlooking the Pacific Ocean
- The Villa serves as an elegant retreat from the excitement of Monterey Car Week while hosting private consultations, exclusive client events, and two special reveals
- Black Badge Cullinan Series II by internationally acclaimed artist Cyril Kongo
- Dynamic colors, expressive hand-painted artwork and bespoke detailing transform the motor car into a moving work of art
- Black Badge Ghost Golden Era, a tribute to Rolls-Royce V12 excellence
- “Golden Era” celebrates more than a century of V12 excellence through the use of gold detailing, technical artistry and handcrafted craftsmanship
“Monterey Car Week has become one of the most important moments in the global luxury calendar and provides the perfect setting to celebrate the extraordinary relationships we share with our clients. The Rolls-Royce Villa offers a tranquil retreat where clients can experience the very best of Rolls-Royce hospitality while discovering the remarkable possibilities of Bespoke. The presentation of these two deeply personal commissions perfectly reflects the creativity, craftsmanship and individual expression that define Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today.”
Nick Keen, President & CEO, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars returns to Monterey Car Week 2026 with an exclusive program celebrating the pinnacle of Bespoke craftsmanship and personalized luxury. Throughout the week, invited clients and guests will gather at the marque’s private Villa overlooking the Pacific Ocean, where they will experience exceptional hospitality, intimate design consultations, and the presentation of two extraordinary one-of-one motor cars created exclusively for North American clients.
Among the week’s defining moments will be the private delivery of Black Badge Cullinan Series II by Cyril Kongo and Black Badge Ghost Golden Era. These highly personal commissions showcase the creativity, craftsmanship, and limitless possibilities available through Rolls-Royce Bespoke, further illustrating how each motor car becomes a unique expression of its commissioning client’s vision.
A PRIVATE ROLLS-ROYCE SANCTUARY
Overlooking California’s spectacular Pacific coastline, the Rolls-Royce Villa once again serves as the centerpiece of the marque’s Monterey Car Week activities. Designed as an elegant home rather than a traditional hospitality venue, the Villa offers clients an opportunity to step away from the excitement of Monterey while engaging directly with Rolls-Royce designers, Bespoke specialists and senior leadership.
Throughout the week, invited guests will experience private events and intimate gatherings celebrating craftsmanship, artistry and contemporary luxury. The Villa also provides the setting for the delivery of Bespoke commissions representing months and years of collaboration between commissioning clients and the artisans at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood.
BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II BY CYRIL KONGO
One of the week’s defining moments will be the presentation of Black Badge Cullinan Series II by Cyril Kongo, an extraordinary one-of-one commission created in collaboration with internationally acclaimed French artist Cyril Kongo.
Recognized globally for transforming graffiti into collectible fine art, Kongo brings his unmistakable visual language to Rolls-Royce through a commission that merges contemporary artistic expression with the marque’s unrivaled craftsmanship.
The commanding presence of Black Badge Cullinan Series II provides the ideal canvas for this bold creative vision. Dynamic colors, expressive hand-painted artwork and bespoke detailing transform the motor car into a moving work of art while preserving the elegance and refinement synonymous with Rolls-Royce.
Inside, bespoke color treatments, handcrafted finishes and carefully curated materials continue the artistic narrative. Every element has been meticulously created by Rolls-Royce artisans in Goodwood, demonstrating the extraordinary capabilities of the Bespoke Collective.
The commission reflects a growing desire among a new generation of collectors to create motor cars that are entirely unique and deeply personal. More than a luxury motor car, Black Badge Cullinan Series II by Cyril Kongo stands as a collectible work of contemporary art, illustrating how Rolls-Royce continues to redefine the boundaries between automotive engineering, craftsmanship and culture.
BLACK BADGE GHOST “GOLDEN ERA”
The second Bespoke commission presented during Monterey Car Week is Black Badge Ghost Golden Era, a singular tribute to the legendary Rolls-Royce V12 engine.
Created for a North American client, the one-of-one commission celebrates more than a century of V12 excellence through an extraordinary use of gold detailing, technical artistry and handcrafted craftsmanship.
Its exterior is finished in Gold Crystal over Black, enhanced with gold-infused paint that creates a subtle sparkle beneath natural light. A bespoke hand-painted “V12” coachline motif extends the length of the motor car, accompanied by gold bonnet wakelines and gold-painted bumper inserts that reinforce the commission’s distinctive identity.
Within the cabin, the V12 story continues through intricate embroidered artwork incorporated into the seats, door pockets and rear center armrest. For the first time on a Rolls-Royce motor car, the rear interior panel features a finely embroidered technical illustration depicting the internal architecture of a Rolls-Royce V12 engine.
Technical Fiber veneer is elevated through the application of microscopic gold flakes suspended within the lacquer, while gold brightwork, engraved eyeball vents and a unique “Golden Era” Illuminated Fascia create an atmosphere of understated brilliance. A bespoke gold-inlaid ashtray, Starlight Headliner featuring gold shooting stars and a gold engine plaque honoring the current Rolls-Royce V12 complete this remarkable commission.
Golden Era is both a celebration of engineering excellence and a testament to the extraordinary possibilities available through Rolls-Royce Bespoke.
BESPOKE WITHOUT LIMITS
The presentation of these two extraordinary commissions during Monterey Car Week reflects the continuing evolution of Bespoke at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Increasingly, clients seek to express their individuality through commissions that draw inspiration from personal passions, artistic movements, family heritage and significant life milestones.
Whether collaborating with internationally renowned artists or honoring the engineering heritage of the marque itself, Rolls-Royce continues to create motor cars that are entirely unique to their commissioning owners.
As Monterey Car Week brings together the world’s most discerning collectors and luxury enthusiasts, the Rolls-Royce Villa provides the perfect setting to demonstrate that every Bespoke commission represents far more than exceptional craftsmanship—it is a deeply personal expression of the client’s own story.
