To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Fort Lauderdale event, 29
- 30 March 2019.
Estimate:
$225,000 - $325,000
- A fully bespoke example, built personally for fashion designer
Bijan Pakzad
- Fewer than 9,500 and only two-owners from new
- Inspiration for the Phantom 'Bijan Edition'
Bijan Pakzad founded his famous Beverly Hills men's boutique House
of Bijan in 1976 and it has since become known as the most
expensive clothing store in the world. Bijan clothed some of the
world's most powerful people, including five U.S. presidents before
his untimely death in 2011. Some clients are known to spend over $1
million on a single trip to the boutique. House of Bijan has become
a Los Angeles landmark is run today by his son, Nicolas.
Bijan worked directly with the Rolls-Royce factory to create this
fully bespoke Phantom Drophead and used it as his personal car
until his death in 2011. He created its one-off color of 'Bijan
Yellow' and chose a dark brown top to match the House of Bijan
colors that he became famous for. Other special features include
white gauges, the House of Bijan crest on the front fenders, and
stainless-steel hood. One of the most photographed cars in the
world, it was a regular sight parked in front of House of Bijan on
Rodeo Drive.
The popularity of this Phantom Drophead inspired Bijan to
collaborate again with Rolls-Royce to create a special series of 25
'Bijan Edition' Phantoms which he sold to his clients worldwide.
Available as a drophead coupe, coupe, or extended wheelbase, the
Bijan Edition started at $1,000,000 and was built to Bijan's
personal design specifications. Features included a clock with 611
individual diamonds, hand-painted paisley, a mink throw, and a
platinum key ring. This was the only time Rolls-Royce collaborated
with a fashion house during its 113-year history, and this Phantom
drophead was the inspiration. The Bijan Edition was the pinnacle of
ultimate luxury and motoring.
Following Bijan's death, the car was purchased by one of his best
clients who kept it in his collection of significant vintage
competition Ferraris. This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of
the best-known Rolls-Royces, built for the man responsible for the
only collaboration between Rolls-Royce and a fashion house.
Please note that this lot is now being offered on Saturday, Lot
3126.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/fl19.
