# Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird unveiling > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rolls-royce-phantom-hummingbird-unveiling > Updated: 2026-09-18T18:43:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Phantom Hummingbird, a unique, one-off Bespoke model based on the Phantom Series II Extended. Commissioned through the Private Office in Dubai as a tribute to a client’s wife, the vehicle is designed to symbolize joy and resilience. The car features the first use of abalone shell inlay in the brand’s history. Artisans in Goodwood spent nine months developing the technique, using the iridescent blue and green qualities of the shell alongside mother-of-pearl to mimic hummingbird plumage. This intricate process required the creation of six prototypes to master the fragile material. Interior highlights include rear picnic tables featuring hummingbird motifs made from 53 hand-inlaid pieces each, and a rear waterfall panel containing a botanical design composed of 84 elements. To ensure a seamless fit, craftsmanship involved laser-cutting pieces to within 0.06mm of their final size before undergoing approximately 45 hours of hand-finishing. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Rolls-Royce unveils bespoke Phantom Hummingbird with abalone shell marquetry Rolls-Royce has revealed the Phantom Hummingbird, a bespoke one-off luxury car featuring intricate abalone shell and mother-of-pearl marquetry inspired by the iridescent feathers of a hummingbird. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rolls-royce-unveils-bespoke-phantom-hummingbird ### 2026-09-15: Rolls-Royce unveils unique Phantom Hummingbird with abalone shell inlay Rolls-Royce has debuted the Phantom Hummingbird, a one-off Bespoke model featuring the brand's first-ever use of abalone shell inlay for intricate hummingbird and botanical motifs. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rolls-royce-unveils-unique-phantom-hummingbird-with-abalone-shell-inlay --- Cite as: Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird unveiling. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rolls-royce-phantom-hummingbird-unveiling