A dozen Rolls-Royce motor cars wafted through roads on Lake Como this week - thanks to some assistance from Italian motorcycle police. The Carabinieri were on hand to smooth a path for the procession, skillfully escorting the £4m line-up through winding streets and small villages.
Framed against the stunning canvas of Lake Como, the cars were driven by Rolls-Royce customers and VIP guests. The route started at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, ending in Gravedona where guests were shuttled across the lake on three J-Craft Torpedo motor cruisers, for lunch in Bellagio.
"This was a truly amazing experience in one of Europe's most beautiful locations," commented Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. "We know the Italians appreciate the finest things in life - and we have the Carabinieri to thank for making sure our guests arrived for lunch with broad smiles on their faces."
A selection of Rolls-Royce Phantom, Phantom Drophead Coupé, Phantom Coupé and Ghost models took part in the procession. The experience came as a fitting end to Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza celebrations, one of the world's most exclusive motoring events which was held over the weekend of 22 and 23 May.
Framed against the stunning canvas of Lake Como, the cars were driven by Rolls-Royce customers and VIP guests. The route started at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, ending in Gravedona where guests were shuttled across the lake on three J-Craft Torpedo motor cruisers, for lunch in Bellagio.
"This was a truly amazing experience in one of Europe's most beautiful locations," commented Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. "We know the Italians appreciate the finest things in life - and we have the Carabinieri to thank for making sure our guests arrived for lunch with broad smiles on their faces."
A selection of Rolls-Royce Phantom, Phantom Drophead Coupé, Phantom Coupé and Ghost models took part in the procession. The experience came as a fitting end to Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza celebrations, one of the world's most exclusive motoring events which was held over the weekend of 22 and 23 May.
