There customisation can be taken to a new, even pricier, level in consultation with the firm’s army of designers. Rolls will say merely that “hundreds” of customers have done so. The ultra-rich may not be feeling the pinch quite as hard as buyers of lowlier luxuries,

The company also announced its intention to release an all-new, fully electric model later this year. According to the carmaker, this is the result of a fantastic sales year in 2024, but also a noticeable growing interest in EVs from high-end luxury buyers.

British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce said on Wednesday it will invest 300 million pounds ($376 million) to expand its Goodwood plant to focus more on bespoke cars for high-end clients, featuring anything from gold sculptures to mother-of-pearl artwork.

Rolls-Royce aims to boost profits by enhancing the level of personalization in its cars, rather than increasing production volumes.

A total of 5,712 Rolls-Royce motor cars were delivered to customers 2024 - the third-highest annual sales figure on record.