Rolls-Royce unveils Black Badge Ghost Gamer: a Bespoke commission inspired by the 8-bit universe of vintage video games.
Created for a client with a deep passion for early arcade culture, this nostalgic motor car incorporates intricately crafted references to the dawn of gaming.
Coded with details including a hand-painted ‘Cheeky Alien’ exterior Coachline motif, ‘Player One’ seat embroidery, ‘Pixel Blaster’ Starlight Headliner, a unique ‘Laser Base’ Illuminated Fascia, and a hidden cache of joystick-era Easter eggs, the discovery of every feature turns the motor car itself into a stunningly crafted game.
• First-ever Bespoke Rolls-Royce inspired by vintage video game culture
• Features ‘Pixel Blaster’ Starlight Headliner and ‘Laser Base’ Illuminated Fascia
• Interior and exterior details based on Bespoke 8-bit ‘Cheeky Alien’ motif
• Arcade-style artwork hand-painted on Technical Fibre interior surfaces
• Hidden retro gaming-inspired details turn the motor car into a game of its own
Black Badge Ghost Gamer proves that Bespoke at Rolls-Royce welcomes any theme and any story. This motor car also reflects a meaningful shift in luxury itself, which is increasingly shaped by those who collect, create and commission according to values that challenge tradition.
The unique privilege of working within Rolls-Royce Bespoke Design is the extraordinary breadth of ideas we’re asked to bring to life.
This brief was particularly exciting. Over the course of a month, we immersed ourselves in the 8-bit aesthetic that defined late 70s and early 80s gaming – from the games themselves and archive imagery of arcade halls, to original promotional and cabinet artwork.
As well as capturing the distinctive colour palette, mood and atmosphere of this rich source material, we wanted the client to feel that the motor car itself was an immersive experience – and that every time they stepped inside, it would recreate the same thrill they felt when they pressed ‘start’ on an arcade machine for the very first time.” Joshua McCandless, Bespoke Designer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
