Rolls-Royce launches new convertible sports car

Ultra-luxury convertibles are the ultimate expression of carefree elegance, but they’ve largely become obsolete. The Bentley Azure is a distant memory, while the Rolls-Royce Dawn and Phantom Convertible have also driven off into the sunset.

Rolls-Royce has now launched a new sports car that you can buy from its showrooms and its private offices. It has all the wood and leather you’d expect, but is a little smaller than usual.

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Dubbed the Cameo, the model is billed as a “refined miniature sculpture” that pays homage to the company’s early convertibles. Still, the roadster has a thoroughly modern design and uses the same materials as the road-going Rolls-Royce.

This high-end arts and crafts project was assembled by the owners themselves and features a solid oak body and polished aluminum ‘tub’. They are connected magnetically and are held together by an aluminum chassis and four wheels with a self-leveling center cap.

Buyers will also find a 3D-printed interior, using the same leather as a traditional Rolls-Royce. They’re connected by a driver that appears to have an aluminum body and leather cap.

Rolls-Royce hasn’t mentioned pricing, but one dealer has listed the Cameo on its online store. They’re asking $5,500 (£4,347/€5,243), which doesn’t sound too bad. Don’t expect Cyber ​​Monday discounts, though.