The ultimate in luxury car engineering, the Rolls-Royce Spectre, brought in an astounding $1.4 million at the live auction of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. The Naples Children Educational Foundation benefited from the winning bid at the event, which took place on a beautiful afternoon in Naples. A Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Naples client commissioned the Spectre, which was offered for the charity auction and demonstrated the generous nature of luxury car enthusiasts.
Over the previous 20 years, five Rolls-Royces have graced the charity auction stage, raising $5.68 million in bids for Collier County’s children’s charities. This particular Rolls-Royce Spectre is the fifth such vehicle to do so. Notably, the Naples Winter Wine Festival 2024 raised over $30 million to support regional children’s charities, earning recognition as the world’s most successful international charity wine auction.
While fans all over the world are awaiting their Rolls-Royce Spectre commissions, one lucky resident of Naples won the chance to take home his exclusive Spectre by placing a winning bid of $1.4 million. Through the Naples Children’s Education Foundation, this gesture not only helped him obtain the most sought-after ultra-luxury car but also made a significant contribution to the welfare of local children.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Naples General Manager and Partner Jason Reidel said he was proud of the company’s long-standing relationship with the neighbourhood, saying, “It’s an honour to share the day with so many of our clients and neighbours to support the kids.” We take great pride in Rolls-Royce’s longstanding commitment to this South West Florida community.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the pinnacle of luxury and artistry, with its two-tone exterior of Arctic White and Tempest Grey, Tailored Purple coaching and wing spoke part polished wheels. The hand-crafted interior of this bespoke car is made even more exclusive with Black and Tailored Purple accents and a Grace White leather interior. The Spectre’s features, which include an all-electric drivetrain, rear-hinged doors with integrated umbrellas, and a starlit headliner, perfectly combine Rolls-Royce luxury with cutting-edge technology.
With an impressive 577 horsepower and 664 foot-pounds of torque, the Spectre’s electric drive, which was designed with the “Architecture of Luxury” in mind, can accelerate the vehicle from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 4.4 sec. Using a 1,500-pound battery pack that can produce 102 kilowatt hours, the Spectre can travel 266 miles between charges according to EPA estimates. An unmatched driving experience is produced by the all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, which improve agility and ride comfort.
The Naples Winter Wine Festival is organized by the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), which works to enhance the educational, psychological, and physical well-being of children from low-income families and those who are at risk. Through the collaborative approach of NCEF, over 90 non-profits that effectively serve over 300,000 children receive vital services.
One of the most prominent charity wine auctions in the world, the Naples Winter Wine Festival provides a fantastic weekend filled with fine wines, delectable cuisine, and unique auction experiences. The festival has raised more than $290 million since it began in 2001, having a significant effect on the neighbourhood.
